The major ingredient in all earth ochres is iron(III) oxide-hydroxide, also known as limonite. This is what gives ochres their yellow colour. Havana Ochre is a deep natural yellow earth pigment mined in France. Havana Ochre is suitable for making artists oil paints, watercolours, acrylic paints and pastels. It can also be used with lime based products such as limewash, Lime paints, plasters and mortars.
- A Natural Earth Pigment
- Permanent To UV
- Suitable For All Mediums
- Lime And Cement Colour Stable
- Non-Toxic
Technical Info:
Pigment Name: Havana Ochre – 142
Pigment Type: Natural Earths & Ochres
Country of Origin: France
Colour Index: Y42-R102
Density: 685 g/l
Chemical Make-up: kaolinite – goethite
Chemical Formula: Si02+A1203+Fe203
Lime Stable? Yes
UV Rating: Excellent
Colouring Power: Very Good
Particle size: 50 microns (325 Mesh)
Heat Stability: Colour Stable to 330° F
