Armenian Brown Mummy derives its name from the Russian word мумия, which denotes the pigment of brownish-red color from ground mummies. It is a low oil absorption color from red iron oxide earth deposits in the Vayotz Dzor province of Armenia.
Composition and Permanence| Armenian Brown Mummy | |
| Color: | Red |
| Binder: | Linseed oil |
| Additive(s): | None |
| Pigment Information | |
| Pigment: | |
| Pigment Classification: | Natural inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Red 102 (77491) |
| Chemical Name: | Iron oxide |
| Chemical Formula: | Fe2O3 |
| CAS No. | 1317-60-8 |
| Properties | |
| Code: | 515 |
| Series: | 3 |
| Opacity: | Semi-Opaque |
| Tinting Strength: | Moderate |
| Drying Rate: | Medium |
| Lightfastness: | I |
| Permanence: | A |
| Safety Information: | Based on a toxicological review, there are no acute or known chronic health hazards with the anticipated use of this product. Always protect yourself against potentially unknown chronic hazards of this and other chemical products by avoiding ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhaling spraying mists, sanding dust, and concentrated vapors. Contact us for further information or consult the MSDS for more information. |
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Some separation of pigment and oil may occur in Rublev Colours Artist Oils and is a natural process when no wax or stabilizers are added to paint to prevent this from occurring.
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Color Swatch Note: The color swatch was created with a thick application (left side) of color and a tint (right side) made with equal parts of color and titanium white and applied on 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 to examine color consistency, opacity, and other qualities. The drawdowns show the color's full strength (mass tone) on the left and mixed in a 1:2 ratio with titanium white on the right. The bottom area of the drawdowns is scraped to show undertones.