Manganese Black
PBk14
Alternate Names
Manganese Grey
Manganese Brown
Pigment Description
Manganese Black, or Manganese Dioxide. A black pigment which is capable of drying quickly but do use care as it contains manganese. Has a toxicity of "B", so this is a pigment with some toxicity. This is not commonly found as a single-pigment paint, however it is a component of a lot of earth tones, such as umbers, and is sometimes mixed into Mars Black, or found in Black Iron Oxides.
Contains Manganese, so see the Artist's Guide to Health and Safety for information about the hazards. The author's updated work can be found through her site.
Tends to be a fast drier.
Resources
PBk14 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com
Stats
Transparency
Semi-Opaque
Toxicity
Hazard, Treat as Toxic
Do not expose yourself to do the dust, manganese dust is very hazardous. The Artist's Guide to Health and Safety has information about the hazards associated with Manganese pigments. The author's most recent updated writing can be found through her site.
Tinting
Good
Dry Time
Fast
May dry overnight or in 2 days
Oil Content
Low
Low by volume. By volume one of the lowest of the black pigments
Chemical Name
Manganese Dioxide
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