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Burnt Umber France Pigment
Burnt Umber France – Natural Earth Pigment Dark brown mineral pigment | Natural iron oxide and calcium carbonate | Decorative and construction applications TerraChrom Burnt Umber France is a mineral earth pigment blend composed of natural iron oxide and calcium carbonate. With its rich, dark brown colour, this fine, odourless...
Burnt Umber France – Natural Earth Pigment
Dark brown mineral pigment | Natural iron oxide and calcium carbonate | Decorative and construction applications
TerraChrom Burnt Umber France is a mineral earth pigment blend composed of natural iron oxide and calcium carbonate. With its rich, dark brown colour, this fine, odourless powder is ideal for developing warm, earthy tones in compatible decorative finishes, building materials, and creative projects.
Suitable for exploring traditional earth-tone finishes and custom pigment blends, Burnt Umber France can be incorporated into a variety of compatible formulations. Final colour, intensity, and performance depend on the binder, pigment concentration, substrate, and application method.
Key Features
- Dark brown earth tone: A deep, natural-looking brown for decorative colour formulations.
- Mineral composition: A blend of natural iron oxide and calcium carbonate.
- Fine powder: Suitable for mixing into compatible binders.
- Odourless: No characteristic odour.
- Non-flammable: Stable under normal conditions of storage and use.
- Versatile: Intended for construction materials and creative applications.
Recommended Uses
- Decorative plasters, renders, and mortars
- Cement-based colouring formulations
- Lime-based decorative finishes, subject to compatibility testing
- Compatible paints and coatings
- Artistic and creative applications
- Custom earth-tone pigment blends
Perform small-scale tests to confirm compatibility, colour development, and performance in the intended formulation.
Technical Information
Product: Burnt Umber France (Ombre calcinée)
Colour Index: C.I. R102
Composition: Natural iron oxide and calcium carbonate
CAS number: 1317-65-3 (ingredient identifier; not the complete mixture)
Colour: Dark brown
Physical form: Powder
Odour: Odourless
Apparent bulk density: 760 g/L (0.760 g/cm³)
pH: Not available
Solubility: Insoluble (solvent not specified)
Flammability: Non-flammable
UV resistance: Not specified
Tinting strength: Not specified
Mixing & Application
Gradually incorporate the pigment into the selected binder and mix thoroughly to achieve even colour distribution. Where appropriate, disperse the pigment uniformly through dry ingredients before adding liquids.
Recommended dosage: No universal dosage is specified. Establish the appropriate concentration through formulation testing.
For exterior applications, evaluate the finished formulation for weathering, colour stability, and durability before full-scale use.
Handling & Storage
Store in a dry location in a securely closed container. Avoid generating airborne dust and use suitable eye protection and particulate respiratory protection where needed.
Burnt Umber France is not classified as hazardous under the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). Consult the TerraChrom Safety Data Sheet for additional safety information.
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