{"product_id":"talc-pigment","title":"Talc Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eTalc is a natural white pigment ground from talc, a very soft magnesium silicate mineral. It produces a soft, slightly warm, off white with a silky, smooth texture and a characteristic slippery feel. It has low hiding power and becomes transparent in oil, so it is used more as a working additive or medium than as a covering white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn use, Talc improves flow, reduces settling and adds a smooth, satin body to oil, tempera and gouache. It is a classic matting agent and extender, and it makes a fine, soft filler for grounds and encaustic. It is chemically inert, lightfast and unaffected by acids or alkalis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003eTalc has been used since antiquity in the form of soapstone (steatite), which was carved into seals, vessels and sculpture in Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. As a ground powder, often called French chalk, it has served for centuries as a filler in paper, paint, ceramics and cosmetics, and it remains a common extender in modern artist paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003cbr\u003ePigment Type: Natural (Inorganic) magnesium silicate mineral\u003cbr\u003eSource: Natural talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂), ground\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable Mediums: Oil, Tempera, Gouache, Watercolor, Casein, Encaustic, Acrylic, Gesso\u003cbr\u003eLightfastness: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eOpacity: Transparent to semi-transparent\u003cbr\u003eOther Names: French Chalk, Soapstone, Steatite, Magnesium Silicate\u003cbr\u003eColor Index Code: PW26\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealth and Safety\u003cbr\u003eFor art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust. Work in a ventilated area and wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator (P100 or better) when handling dry pigment.\u003cbr\u003eWear gloves and eye protection. Wash hands and work surfaces after use, and never rinse pigment into drains.\u003cbr\u003eDo not spray apply, sand or burn.\u003cbr\u003eIf swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.\u003cbr\u003eSafety Data Sheet available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":49385470918878,"sku":"PM-265-0000-0005g","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":49385470951646,"sku":"PM-265-0000-0100g","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/pig__talc.jpg?v=1794205935","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/talc-pigment","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}