Cinnabar Oil Paint
Cinnabar, a dense red mineral, is the principal ore of the metal mercury, usually described as an intense reddish-orange or sometimes as a dark reddish-purple. Cinnabar varies in masstone color from intense red to vivid reddish-orange in the Munsell range from 5R to 7.5R. Our cinnabar is prepared from the mineral in ore deposits found in China.
Cinnabar, a dense red mineral, is the principal ore of the metal mercury, usually described as an intense reddish-orange or sometimes as a dark reddish-purple. Cinnabar varies in masstone color from intense red to vivid reddish-orange in the Munsell range from 5R to 7.5R. Our cinnabar is prepared from the mineral in ore deposits found in China.
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| Cinnabar | |
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| Color: | Red |
| Single Pigment: | Natural Cinnabar |
| Binder: | Linseed oil |
| Additive(s): | None |
| Pigment Information | |
| Pigment Classification: | Natural Inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Red 106 (77766) |
| Chemical Name: | Mercuric Sulfide |
| Chemical Formula: | HgS |
| Properties | |
| Code: | 507 |
| Series: | – |
| Opacity: | Opaque |
| Tinting Strength: | High |
| Drying Rate: | Slow |
| Lightfastness: | Not Listed |
| Permanence: | A - 3 |
| Safety Information: |
Warning! May cause an allergic skin reaction. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Safety Designation: Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye/face protection. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. |
For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, please visit the Composition and Permanence page.
Notes
Some separation of pigment and oil may occur in Rublev Colours Artist Oils, as this is a natural process when no wax or stabilizers are added to the paint to prevent it.
All color swatches on this website are approximations of the actual color of the oil paint. We have taken every care to match the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, because of the wide variance in color monitors, your results may vary.
Color Swatch Note: The color swatch was created with a thick application of color (left side) and a tint (right side) made with equal parts of color and titanium white applied to acrylic-primed cotton canvas.
Drawdown Note: The image of the “drawdown” contains a pre-mixed paint film of 6 mils (0.006 inches) thickness applied to a standard test card for the purposes of examining color consistency, opacity, and other qualities. The drawdowns show the color at full strength (mass tone) on the left and mixed with titanium white at a 1:2 ratio on the right. The bottom area of the drawdowns is scraped to show undertones.
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| Common Names: | English: cinnabar French: cinabre German: Zinnober Italian: cinabro Spanish: cinabrio |
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| Alternate Names: | 朱矽, 辰矽, Chinese red, Cinnabarite (of Dana), Llimpi Merkurblende, Minium (of Pliny and Vitruvius), Vermeil Zinnober Vermilion is the standard English name for the red artists’ pigment made from artificially produced mercuric sulfide, while cinnabar is the name for the natural mineral. |
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| SKU | 820-507 |
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| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Natural Pigments |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Color | Red |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Historical, Natural |
| Pigment Family / Chemistry | Mercury Colors |
| Pigment Code | PR106 |
| Particle Size | Medium |
| Drying Rate | Slow |
| Transparency/Opacity | Opaque |
| Lightfastness | Not Listed |
| Chemical Prohibition | Yes |
Hazard Pictograms
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| GHS07: Exclamation Mark |
GHS08-2: Health Hazard |
GHS09: Environment |
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Designation
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Safety Designation
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including mercury compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
