Mars brown
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Description
Synthetically prepared dark brown iron oxide pigment. Mars brown is a permanent pigment with good tinting strength and good oil-drying properties.
See Mars colors.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Pigment Brown 6 and 7; CI 77491 and 77492
Hazards and Safety
No significant hazards.
Additional Information
R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979