Ohio Ochre Pigment

Description
Ohio Ochre is a single earth pigment made from natural brown red ochre clay mined in Ohio. Its color comes from a natural mix of the iron oxides hematite and goethite, which gives it a warm brown red hue with a soft, earthy masstone. Like other ochres, it is stable, versatile, and pleasant to handle, with good covering power and a gentle, natural warmth.

In use, Ohio Ochre gives warm brown reds for landscape, portrait and decorative painting, from earth, brick and stone to warm shadows and skin tones. It mixes with blues for deep, natural neutrals, with yellows for warm, earthy oranges, and with white for soft rose and terracotta tints. It is lightfast, works in every binder and is fully compatible with lime and fresco.

History
Red and brown ochres are among the oldest pigments, used from prehistoric cave paintings through Egyptian, Greek and Roman art to the present. In the 19th and early 20th centuries the United States developed its own ochre industry, and Ohio was among the states that mined and processed ochre for paint, alongside Pennsylvania, Virginia and Georgia. Ohio Ochre carries that American earth tradition into the artist's palette.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Natural (Iron Oxide) from minerals (Hematite and Goethite) (USA)
Source: Iron oxide rich clay
Origin: Ohio, U.S.A.
Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Lime / Fresco
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque
Other Names: Ohio Red Ochre, American Red Ochre, Brown Red Earth
Color Index Code: PR102

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.