Cobalt Titanate Green Pigment

Cobalt Titanate Green (PG50) is a single pigment cobalt titanate spinel, a complex inorganic pigment made from cobalt and titanium oxides, often with nickel and zinc. It produces a bright green with a blue leaning undertone and a smooth, rich masstone. It has a clean quality that sets it apart from darker chromium and phthalo greens.

In use, Cobalt Titanate Green gives fresh, light greens for spring foliage, sea and sky passages, and soft mixed greys. It is semi-opaque with moderate tinting strength, so it mixes and lifts easily. It is chemically inert, heat resistant and extremely lightfast, and it is suitable for every binder, including lime and fresco.

History

Cobalt titanate green belongs to the family of complex inorganic color pigments developed in the 20th century for ceramics, plastics and high performance coatings. These pigments are made by calcining metal oxides at very high temperatures until they form a stable spinel crystal. Their permanence and clean color later brought them into artist paints, where PG50 is valued as a soft, permanent cobalt green.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Synthetic (Inorganic) cobalt titanate spinel
Source: Cobalt and titanium oxides calcined at high temperature
Origin: China
Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Casein, Lime / Fresco
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque
Other Names: Cobalt Green Light, Cobalt Turquoise Light, Cobalt Titanium Green
Color Index Code: PG50

Health and Safety

For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Avoid creating or breathing dust. Work in a ventilated area and wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator (P100 or better) when handling dry pigment.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Wash hands and work surfaces after use, and never rinse pigment into drains.
Do not spray apply, sand or burn.
If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: Contains cobalt. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if dust is inhaled. Avoid breathing dust and repeated skin contact. Do not rinse into drains.