- Chemical Family:Oxides, Iron & Iron Compounds
True-Tone™ MC 12 is high-tinting strength red iron oxide mortar and cement color made of natural and synthetic red, iron oxide primary pigment and mineral conditioners blended and pulverized together. MC12 is manufactured in large batches on intensive grinding and blending equipment. Each batch is measured throughout the process and verified on spectrophotometer to certify its conformance with standards for tint strength and shade. It meets ASTM C979-82 standards for colors used in cement and accepted for use under ASTM C270 standards for mortar cement.