Oxide Green

Oxide green

Is an artificially produced, non-chromium-containing mineral color with a strong, dusty green tone. The pigment, like the other chrome colors, was first produced in Paris in the early 1800s. It has been in wider use as a paint since the 1850s.

The pigment is light, water, - oil, - and calcareous.

Lightfastness

8 on a scale where 1 is poor, 8 is best.

Color power

Very good.

Coverage

Very good.

Miscibility with other colors

Can be mixed with all colors.

Binders

Can be used with all binders.

Areas of application

Can be used both indoors and outdoors. The pigment has good weather resistance.

Safety

The pigment is described as non-toxic. However, it is always advisable to use a dust mask when working with pigments.