NEW!Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Artist Watercolor - Haze Pink, 5 ml tube

Pigment Information

This color contains the following pigments:

PR233-Chrome Tin Pink Sphene

PB36-Cobalt Chromite Blue Green Spinel

Pigment Name

PR233-Chrome Tin Pink Sphene

Pigment Type

inorganic

Chemical Formula

CaO + SnO2 + SiO2 + Cr2O3

Properties

Chrome tin pink sphene comprises a mixture of silicates and metal oxide salts. The opacity of the formulation depends on the proportions of these salts. Tinting strength is low compared with most organic pigments.

Permanence

The inorganic metal salts in this pigment are extremely stable.

Toxicity

Chrome tin pink sphene comprises a mixture of silicates and metal oxide salts. Although none are known to be carcinogenic or toxic, fine particles of such materials are respiratory and eye irritants. Contact with dust should be avoided.

History

This inorganic pigment has been used in enamels and ceramic glazes. Naturally occurring mineral deposits have been used in ceramic glazes for centuries.

Pigment Name

PB36-Cobalt Chromite Blue Green Spinel

Pigment Type

inorganic

Chemical Name

Oxides of Cobalt and Chromium

Chemical Formula

Co(Al,Cr)2O4

Properties

Cobalt Chromite Blue is an opaque pigment with moderately low tinting strength.

Permanence

Cobalt salts have excellent lightfastness and temperature stability.

Toxicity

Cobalt salts are toxic when ingested or inhaled, and slightly toxic on contact with the skin. Evidence of Chromium(III) carcinogenicity is inconclusive. Chromium(III) salts appear in greenish pigments.