Brown Iron Oxide
| CI Name | PBr7 | CI stands for Color Index. It is a short code that easily identifies the pigment. Not all pigments have one.
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| Toxicity | Low | The general rule of thumb to follow is to not inhale, ingest, feed to pets or babies, pour on the ground, or leave on skin. All pigments should be assumed to be dangerous, and potentially lethal if mishandled. If the pigment has high or extreme toxicity, it might be better not to use it at all. |
| Lightfastness | I | Excellent Blue wool 7-8. The pigment will remain unchanged for more than 100 years of light exposure with proper mounting and display. (Suitable for artistic use.) |
| Transparency | O | Opaque Opaque |
| Description | As the name suggests, Brown Iron Oxide exhibits a range of brown hues. The specific shade of brown can vary depending on factors such as the manufacturing process, particle size, and any additives or impurities present. Brown Iron Oxide pigments can range from light tans and ochres to darker, richer browns. The color is typically warm and earthy, adding a natural and organic feel to the materials it is used in. Properties: High Opacity: Brown Iron Oxide is known for its excellent opacity, meaning it can effectively cover underlying surfaces and provide good hiding power. This property makes it particularly useful in applications where full coverage is desired, such as in paints and coatings. Stability: It is a stable pigment, both chemically and thermally, which ensures its color remains consistent over time. This stability makes it suitable for use in exterior applications, as it can withstand exposure to sunlight, moisture, and other environmental factors without significant color degradation. Good Lightfastness: Brown Iron Oxide exhibits good resistance to fading when exposed to light, which is an essential characteristic for pigments used in outdoor applications or products that may be exposed to sunlight. Tinting Strength: The pigment has a reasonably high tinting strength, which means that a relatively small amount of the pigment can produce a significant color change in the material it is mixed with. This property allows for efficient coloring of various materials without the need for large pigment loadings. Chemical Inertness: Brown Iron Oxide is chemically inert, meaning it does not react with other materials, ensuring its stability and compatibility with a wide range of binders and mediums. Weather and UV Resistance: Due to its stable nature, Brown Iron Oxide is highly resistant to weathering and UV degradation, making it suitable for use in outdoor products, such as paints for building exteriors or outdoor sculptures. Versatility: The pigment's earthy brown color and properties make it suitable for a wide array of applications. It can be used in paints, coatings, plastics, ceramics, concrete, and various other materials, providing a consistent and reliable brown color. | |
| Composition | Brown Iron Oxide (PBr7) is a synthetic pigment that belongs to the group of inorganic pigments known as iron oxides. It is commonly used in various industries, including paint, coatings, plastics, and ceramics, due to its stable nature and desirable color properties. Chemically, Brown Iron Oxide is composed mainly of iron oxides and hydroxides. The specific chemical formula can vary depending on the manufacturer and the production process, but it is typically a combination of iron oxide and iron hydroxide. The primary chemical components include: 1. Iron Oxide (Fe2O3): This is the main component responsible for the brown color. Iron oxide is a naturally occurring compound that can be extracted from iron ores or synthetically produced. 2. Iron Hydroxide (Fe(OH)3): This is another key component that contributes to the brown hue. It is commonly formed as a byproduct during the production of iron oxide pigments. The exact composition may also include trace amounts of other impurities or additives, depending on the manufacturing process used. These impurities or additives can help improve the pigment's properties, such as dispersibility, opacity, and tinting strength. Brown Iron Oxide is typically available in various forms, such as powder, granules, or micronized particles, to suit different application requirements. Its color can range from light to dark brown, depending on the specific formulation and particle size distribution. Additionally, its color intensity and shade may be adjusted by varying the proportions of the iron oxide and iron hydroxide components during the manufacturing process. Overall, Brown Iron Oxide (PBr7) is a versatile and widely used pigment that provides a stable and attractive brown color in a variety of applications. | |
Paints
The following paints likely use this pigment.
Single-Pigment Watercolors
The paints listed here are not guaranteed to be single-pigment, but we found Brown Iron Oxide listed as the only known pigment in our database.
Blue Ridge Burnt SiennaRoman Szmal
PBr7
Brown OchreRoman Szmal
PBr7
Brown Ochre LightOld Holland
PBr7
Burnt SiennaWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PBr7
Burnt SiennaSennelier
PBr7
Burnt SiennaUtrecht
PBr7
Burnt SiennaOld Holland
PBr7
PBr7
Burnt SiennaRembrandt
PBr7
Burnt SiennaMaimeri Blu
PBr7
Burnt SiennaM. Graham
PBr7
Burnt SiennaIsaro
PBr7
Burnt SiennaHolbein
PBr7
Burnt SiennaBlick
PBr7
Burnt SiennaDa Vinci
PBr7
Burnt SiennaCass Art
PBr7
Burnt SiennaTurner
PBr7
PBr7
Burnt Sienna DeepBlockx
PBr7
Burnt Sienna LightBlockx
PBr7
Burnt Sienna Monte AmiataRoman Szmal
PBr7
Burnt Sienna NaturalArt Spectrum
PBr7
Burnt UmberRembrandt
PBr7
Burnt UmberHolbein
PBr7
Burnt UmberTurner
PBr7
Burnt UmberWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PBr7
Burnt UmberBlockx
PBr7
Burnt UmberKen Bromley
PBr7
Burnt UmberIsaro
PBr7
Burnt UmberDa Vinci
PBr7
Burnt UmberBlick
PBr7
Burnt UmberCass Art
PBr7
Burnt UmberVan Gogh
PBr7
Burnt UmberUtrecht
PBr7
Burnt UmberSennelier
PBr7
Burnt UmberMaimeri Blu
PBr7
Burnt UmberSchmincke
PBr7
Burnt UmberM. Graham
PBr7
Burnt UmberOld Holland
PBr7
Burnt Umber (Dark)Ken Bromley
PBr7
Cyprus Burnt UmberRoman Szmal
PBr7
Cyprus Burnt Umber DeepRoman Szmal
PBr7
Cyprus Burnt Umber LightRoman Szmal
PBr7
Cyprus Raw UmberRoman Szmal
PBr7
Cyprus Raw Umber BrownishRoman Szmal
PBr7
Cyprus Raw Umber DeepRoman Szmal
PBr7
PBr7
German Raw Umber GreenishRoman Szmal
PBr7
Gold OchreBlockx
PBr7
Green EarthSennelier
PBr7
Green UmberSchmincke
PBr7
PBr7
Italian Burnt SiennaRoman Szmal
PBr7
Italian EarthOld Holland
PBr7
Italian EarthBlockx
PBr7
Italian Raw SiennaRoman Szmal
PBr7
Natural Sienna Monte AmiataRoman Szmal
PBr7
Old Holland OchreOld Holland
PBr7
PBr7
Raw SiennaUtrecht
PBr7
Raw SiennaDa Vinci
PBr7
PBr7
Raw SiennaCass Art
PBr7
Raw SiennaBlick
PBr7
Raw SiennaIsaro
PBr7
Raw SiennaM. Graham
PBr7
Raw SiennaSchmincke
PBr7
Raw SiennaSennelier
PBr7
Raw SiennaMaimeri Blu
PBr7
Raw Sienna DeepOld Holland
PBr7
Raw Sienna LightOld Holland
PBr7
Raw Sienna Natural DeepArt Spectrum
PBr7
Raw UmberMaimeri Blu
PBr7
Raw UmberSchmincke
PBr7
Raw UmberOld Holland
PBr7
Raw UmberM. Graham
PBr7
Raw UmberSennelier
PBr7
Raw UmberDa Vinci
PBr7
Raw UmberUtrecht
PBr7
Raw UmberIsaro
PBr7
PBr7
Raw Umber NaturalDa Vinci
PBr7
Red UmberOld Holland
PBr7
UmberHolbein
PBr7
PBr7
Van Dyck BrownBlockx
PBr7
Van Dyke BrownMaimeri Blu
PBr7
Multi-Pigment Watercolors
Alvaro’s Caliente GreyDaniel Smith
PBr7
, PB29
, PBk6
Australian GreyArt Spectrum
PBr7
, PY42
Buff WhiteUtrecht
PW6
, PBr7
Burnt UmberArt Spectrum
PBr7
, PR101
, PY42
PBr7
, PB15
Cinnabar Green Deep ExtraOld Holland
PBr7
, PW4
, PY3
, PG18
Davy's GrayOld Holland
PBk7
, PW4
, PW6
, PBr7
, PG23
Davy's GrayVan Gogh
PBk11
, PBr7
, PG7
Davy's GreyHolbein
PBr7
, PBk6
, PW6
Davy's GreyRembrandt
PBk11
, PBr7
Desert YellowSchmincke
PY159
, PBr7
Forest BrownSchmincke
PG26
, PY43
, PBr7
Forest GreySchmincke
PBr7
, PBk11
, PG50
Forest OliveSchmincke
PG18
, PY43
, PBr7
French OchreSennelier
PBr23
, PY150
, PBr7
, PY3
Green EarthWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PBr7
, PG17
Green EarthSchmincke
PG7
, PBr7
Green UmberOld Holland
PBk7
, PBr7
, PG7
, PG23
, PB15:2
Hooker's GreenBlockx
PG7
, PBr7
Icy LakeIsaro
PBr7
, PW20
, PB29
Indigo BlueIsaro
PBr7
, PB15
, PB29
PB29
, PBr7
MaroonWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PBr7
, PW6
, PR19
Mars VioletHolbein
PR101
, PV23
, PBr7
Naples YellowBlick
PY35
, PR108
, PBr7
, PW6
Neutral TintOld Holland
PB15
, PV19
, PBr7
, PR259
Old Holland Warm Gray LightOld Holland
PBk7
, PW4
, PBr7
PY97
, PB29
, PBr7
Olive Green DarkOld Holland
PG7
, PY129
, PB60
, PR101
, PBr7
Pilbara RedArt Spectrum
PR101
, PBr7
, PV19
Raw SepiaSennelier
PBr7
, PBk6
Raw SiennaHolbein
PY42
, PBr7
Raw UmberArt Spectrum
PBr7
, PR101
, PY42
Raw UmberHolbein
PY42
, PBr7
PBr7
, PV19
Satine BlueIsaro
PB29
, PV16
, PBr7
Scheveningen Warm GrayOld Holland
PBk9
, PW4
, PBr7
, PW6
SepiaRoman Szmal
PBr7
, PBk9
SepiaWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PR102
, PBr7
, PR187
SepiaUtrecht
PBr7
, PBk6
SepiaM. Graham
PBr7
, PBk6
SepiaCass Art
PBr7
, PBk7
SepiaHolbein
PBr7
, PBk6
SepiaDa Vinci
PBr7
, PBk6
PBr7
, PBk9
SepiaBlick
PBr7
, PBk6
SepiaBlockx
PBk11
, PBr7
Sepia BrownSchmincke
PB15:1
, PBk9
, PBr7
Sepia Brown ToneSchmincke
PBr7
, PR166
, PBk9
Sepia ExtraOld Holland
PBk9
, PBr7
Shadow GreyRoman Szmal
PB29
, PV19
, PBr7
Steel BlueIsaro
PBr7
, PB29
Taiga MistWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PBr7
, PB15:3
PBr7
, PR101
PG18
, PBr7
Terre VerteBlick
PBr7
, PG18
Titan BuffVan Gogh
PW6
, PBr7
Titan BuffRembrandt
PW6
, PBr7
Transparent Green GoldSchmincke
PY154
, PBr7
Tundra BlueSchmincke
PB29
, PBr7
Tundra OrangeSchmincke
PR233
, PY43
, PBr7
UmberWhite Nights (St Petersburg)
PY43
, PBk7
, PBr7
Vandyke BrownSchmincke
PBk7
, PY153
, PBr7
Warm SepiaSennelier
PBk7
, PBr7
Warm SepiaKen Bromley
PBr7
, PBk7
Warm Sepia ExtraOld Holland
PR177
, PBk9
, PBr7
Yellow OchreBlick
PBr7
, PY42
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