Chromium Oxide

Series: 3

Pigment Classification: Synthetic Inorganic

Chemical Composition: Chromium Sesquioxide

Color Index Name: PG17

Color Index Number: 77288

Hiding Power: Opaque

Vehicle: Refined Linseed Oil

Drying Rate: Medium. 3-6 days

Consistency: Short butter

Lightfastness Rating: ASTM I

Permanency in pure tone: Excellent

Permanency in 50% tint: Excellent

Description:

A highly opaque warm earthy green. It has a pleasing gentle hue with relatively low tinting strength.

When used straight it absorbs light. Very useful in landscape painting.