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Mars Black is an iron oxide pigment developed in the 20th century. Also known under the names of black iron oxide, magnetic oxide, Pigment Black 11, and ferrous ferric oxide (Fe₃O₄), it has no known health hazards and is considered non-toxic, with an ASTM lightfastness rating of I. It is more opaque and less toxic than other black pigments. Artists' paint manufacturers have rated it one of the most satisfactory black pigments for acrylic paints with regard to opacity, lightfastness, and permanence. It takes its name from Mars, the god of war and patron of iron.

See also

• List of inorganic pigments

References

1. "The Color of Art Pigment Database: Pigment Black, PBk". Artiscreation.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
2. "Health & Safety in the ARts: Painting & Drawing Pigments". Tucsonaz.gov. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
3. "Black Artist's Pigments by Tony Johansen". Paintmaking.com. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
4. "Golden Artist Colors, Inc".
5. http://www.sennelier.fr/fr/nuanciers.Acrylique.pdf

External links

• Mayer, Ralph. The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques. Viking Adult; 5th revised and updated edition, 1991. ISBN 0-670-83701-6.

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