Egyptian Blue Pigment, Size: 50 G Jar

SKU: NAP-417-1505
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    Color
    Blue
    Processing time
    Usually ships the next business day.
    Pigment type
    Inorganic, Historical, Synthetic
    Description

    Egyptian Blue is a copper calcium silicate that was the first synthetic pigment and the most extensively used from the early dynasties in Egypt until the end of the Roman period in Europe.

    Pigment Names
    Common Names: English: Egyptian blue
    French: bleu Egyptien
    German: Ägyptisch Blau
    Italian: blu egiziano
    Russian: Египетская синь
    Spanish: azul egipcio
    Historical Names: English: blue frit, copper frit, Alexandrian blue, Pompeian blue, Pozzuoli blue, Vestorian blue
    French: bleu fritte, bleu d'Alexandrie, bleu de Pompeí, bleu de Pouzzoles
    German: Frittenblau
    Greek: kyanos
    Italian: azzuro egiziano
    Latin: caeruleum
    Nomenclature:
    Common Name Primary Mineral Source
    Egyptian Blue Cuprorivaite England

    Pigment Information
    Color: Blue
    Pigment Classification: Synthetic Inorganic
    Colour Index: Pigment Blue 31 (77437)
    Chemical Name: Copper Calcium Silicate
    Chemical Formula: CaCuSi4O10 or CaOCuO(SiO2)4)
    CAS No.: 10279-60-4
    Series No.: 7
    ASTM Lightfastness
    Acrylic: Not Listed
    Oil: Not Listed
    Watercolor: Not Listed
    Physical Properties
    Particle Size (mean): 5 microns
    Density:
    Hardness:
    Refractive Index: α=1.636, β=1.591
    Oil Absorption: 22 grams oil / 100 grams pigment
    Health and Safety There are no acute or known chronic health hazards associated with the anticipated use of this product (most chemicals are not fully tested for chronic toxicity). Always protect yourself against potentially unknown chronic hazards of this and other chemical products by keeping them out of your body. Do this by avoiding ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhalation of spraying mists, sanding dusts and vapors from heating. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.

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    Origin and History

    The invention of the process of manufacturing Egyptian blue during the first dynasties of ancient Egypt, beginning about 3100 B.C.E., was a consequence of other technical developments. It has been suggested that a blue frit was developed for use as a glaze and later as a powdered pigment.

    Source

    The pigment Egyptian blue was always a manufactured product. The pigment is made by combining quartz, chalk (calcium carbonate), malachite (copper carbonate) and soda ash (sodium carbonate) and heated from 900° to 1000° C.

    Permanence and Compatibility

    Egyptian blue is completely stable in all vehicles. It is completely light fast. Egyptian blue was mixed with different pigments and used with lime on frescoes.

    Oil Absorption and Grinding

    Egyptian blue absorbs a small amount of oil (22 g oil per 100 g of pigment).

    Toxicity

    Egyptian blue contains cooper, which is rated as toxic from prolonged exposure if inhaled or ingested. Care should be used in handling the dry powder pigment to avoid inhaling the dust.

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    0.11 lbs
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    This product is shipped from our supplier's warehouse in Willits, CA, United States
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    A 25% handling charge is levied against all authorized returns except those due to our error. Unauthorized returns are subject to a 40% handling charge. Damages & defects must be reported to us within 14 days.
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