From Morocco, < 120 µ

Opaque chestnut colored ocher. Pure earth pigment from Central - Morocco.

For thousands of years pigments have been made from raw materials such as minerals and earths. Ochre (from the Greek word “okhrós”, meaning pale or pale yellow) is a natural earth pigment that has been used since primeval times. Prehistoric people used yellow and red ochres for their cave paintings along with black from burnt wood or bones and white chalk. From these early times up until today ochres have been used in painting, both due to their low price and positive properties. Just like other earth pigments ochers are natural mixtures. Moroccan ochre originates from Midelt, central Morocco, and contains a high amount of iron oxide and has been used for Tadelakt for quite some time. It is available in yellow, red, and maroon-colored hues.

Available in 100g jars. Can be special ordered in a 1kg size - please contact us for pricing.
Also available in a Fine < 80 µ version (116441).

Technical Data:

• Chemical description: Pigment Red 102, C.I. 77491

• Lightfastness - thinned: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)

• Lightfastness - medium: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)

• Lightfastness - concentrated: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)

• ColorIndex: PR 102.77491

• Suitability: Acrylics, Cement / Tadelakt, Lime / Fresco, Oil, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache

• Colors: Brown, Red

• Forms: Powder

• Solubility in water: Insoluble

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)