Handmade Oil Paint: Single-Pigment Colors - Synthetic Pigments
Ultramarine Blue
Joules & Joules Ultramarine Blue is a warm, transparent, and highly lightfast energetic deep blue, with moderate tinting strength and low covering power. With its characteristic purplish undertones, this color captivated and was popularized by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters in the 20th century. This is the synthetic version of Lapis Lazuli.
Pigment Classification Synthetic Inorganic Pigment Chemical Composition Sodium, Aluminum, and Sulfur Complex Silicate - Na6-8Al6Si6O24S2-4 Color Index PB 29 Binder Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil, Cold-Pressed Safflower Oil, and Sun-Thickened Linseed Oil Transparency/Opacity Transparent Lightfastness I (Excellent) Tinting Strength Medium Drying Rate Medium Observations Quickly fades if it is exposed to weak acids, which react by forming hydrogen sulfide. Avoid mixing it with chrome yellow. Toxicity Non-toxic. Avoid inhalation and contact with the powdered pigment and ingestion of the paint. Material Safety Data Sheet Can be accessed on the website here. Series 2 Availability 37ml and 100ml tubes. 900ml* and 3.6 L* cans.
For more detailed information on our products, colors, and processes, check out our Product List here.
CONNECT WITH US: Instagram Amazon Store
