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Dry pigment properties PY43

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Avg. Particle Size Oil Absorption Density /
Specific Gravity
Hardness pH Heat
Stability
Art material database
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 5 µm
≈ 1.3 µm 1565°C
1526°C
≈ 1.0 µm 1565°C
≈ 70 µm sieve residue: max. 1% 6–8
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
Natural Pigments Pigment
431-10 Limonite
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
Natural Pigments Pigment
431-41 Lemon Ocher
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
2.9–4.3 g/cm3 4.0–5.5
39.8 g oil / 100 g 0.84 g/cm3 7.0 170°C
0.52 g/cm3 7.0 290°C
39.8 g oil / 100 g 0.84 g/cm3 7.0 170°C
External links
3.51
3.50
Dry pigment properties are specific to individual pigment products. Values are not representative of the pigment itself or other art products containing the pigment. Check your product data sheet for relevant values.
See also full list of available dry pigment data for particle size, oil absorption, or density / specific gravity.

Health & Safety Information

No current health & safety warnings
For informational purposes only. Toxicity can depend on the individual product, the exact chemical composition, the used binder, and many other factors. Always check your product's safety data sheet, and follow the basic studio hygenie practices, especially when handling dry pigments.
Ingestion Hazard
no significant acute toxicity SJ
Inhalation Hazard
no significant acute toxicity SJ
Skin Contact Hazard
no significant acute toxicity SJ
Toxicity information
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of mineral powders may cause respiratory problems; Hazards associated with iron CW

Chemical descriptors

Basic molecular Formula / primary chemistry
FeOOH

Groups

Used together with

PW6
PW4
PY3
PG7
PY1
PY2
PR4
N/A
PW5
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