Schmincke Soft Pastel - Walnut Brown 038D

Pigment Information

This color contains the following pigments:

PBr33-Zinc Iron Chromite Brown

Pigment Name

PBr33-Zinc Iron Chromite Brown

Pigment Type

inorganic

Chemical Name

zinc-iron-chromite spinel

Chemical Formula

ZnO + Fe203 + Cr2O3

Properties

Zinc Iron Chromite Brown is a dark reddish brown pigment that is opaque and staining.

Permanence

Zinc Iron Chromite Brown is exceptionally lightfast, heat resistant, weather resistant, and durable.

Toxicity

Zinc Iron Chromite Brown has not been identified as hazardous, but it is likely to contain impurities that are irritating to the skin or lungs. Pigment from natural ores may contain traces of heavy metals.

History

Because of its exceptional durability and heat resistance, Zinc Iron Chromite is used as a brown pigment in ceramics.