Schmincke Primacryl Finest Artists' Acrylic Paint - Brown Iron Oxide, 60 ml Tube

Pigment Information

This color contains the following pigments:

PBr6-Mars Brown

Pigment Name

PBr6-Mars Brown

Chemical Name

iron oxide

Chemical Formula

Fe2O3

Properties

Mars Brown has similar general properties to the pure red oxides, and it is often a mix of synthetic forms of oxides such as PY42, PR101, and PBk11. Its tinting strength is low, and it dries quickly. Hues vary based on manufacturer.

Permanence

Mars Brown has excellent permanence and lightfastness, with outstanding resistance to chemicals, heat, and weather.

Toxicity

Mars Brown is not considered toxic, although care should be taken not to breathe its dust.

History

Unknown.