Color Swatch created using heavy to light application and was applied on 100 lb (163 gsm) drawing paper material.
This color contains the following pigments:
PY42—Mars Orange
Pigment Type
inorganic, earth
Chemical Name
iron oxide
Chemical Formula
Fe2O2 or Fe2O3 • H2O
Properties
Mars Orange is a bright, extremely light red and appears almost pinkish in contrast with darker colors. It has incredible tinting strength and opacity. The synthetic form of Mars Orange is made from iron oxides and is cleaner, brighter, and denser than its ochre-based counterparts.
Permanence
Mars Orange has excellent permanence and lightfastness.
Toxicity
Mars Orange has no significant hazards.
History
The word Mars refers to the Roman god of iron and war. Mars Orange has been manufactured as a pigment since the 17th century.
Alternate Names
n/a
PY119—Zinc Ferrite Brown
Pigment Type
inorganic
Chemical Name
n/a
Chemical Formula
(Zn, Fe)Fe2O4
Properties
Zinc Ferrite Brown is a yellowish brown.
Permanence
n/a
Toxicity
n/a
History
Zinc Ferrite Brown has been used in paints and plastics.
Alternate Names
Zinc Iron Yellow, Zinc Ferrite