Chromium Oxide Green Watercolor Paint
Chromium Oxide, also known as chromium sesquioxide or chromia, is one of four oxides of chromium. It was commonly called chrome green when used as a pigment; however it was referred to as viridian when it was first discovered.
Rublev Colours Chromium Oxide Green is an intense dark green color first used in painting in the early 19th century. The pigment has been identified on a J.M.W. Turner painting dating back to 1812. Chromium oxide is stable and is one of the most permanent pigments artists use today.
Rublev Colours Chromium Oxide Green Watercolor
Note: Colors swatches are shown in mass tone, at top, mixed with an equal amount of water and brushed out toward the bottom. All pictures of color swatches in this web site are only approximations of the actual color of the watercolor paint. We have taken every care to match the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, because of the wide variance in color monitors the results you get may vary.
| Color Information | |
| Single Pigment: | Chromium Oxide |
| Binder: | Gum Arabic |
| Pigment Information | |
| Color: | Green |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Green 17 (77288) |
| Chemical Name: | Chromium Oxide |
| Chemical Formula: | Cr203 |
| Properties | |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Opacity: | Semi-Transparent |
| Tinting Strength: | Average |
| Staining: | Average |
| Granulating: | Average |
For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, please visit Composition and Permanence.
Notes
Note: Some separation of pigment and medium may occur in Rublev Colours Watercolors and is a natural process when no stabilizers are added to paint to prevent this from occurring.
| SKU | 850-203 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Rublev Colours |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Color | Green |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Synthetic |
Hazard Identification
Classification according to EC Regulation 1272/2008: This product is not classified as hazardous according to the CLP/GHS Directive.
Classification according to EC Regulation No. 67/548 or No. 1999/45: The material is not subject to classification according to EC lists. This product does not require classification and labeling as hazardous according to CLP/GHS.
Safety Designation
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.
