PIGMENTS

A pigment is any substance that gives color to other materials. Pigments which contain arsenic (A), cadmium (C), or lead (L) are considered toxic.

Common Names of Some Toxic Pigments
Cadmium lemon (C) Emerald green (Paris green) (A, Copper)
Cadmium orange (C)Flake white (L)
Cadmium red (C)Flesh tint (L)
Cadmium yellow (C)Foundation white (L)
Chrome deep (L)Jaune brilliant (L)
Chrome green (L)Magenta (A)
Chrome lemon (L)Mauve blue shade (A)
Chrome orange (L)Mauve red shade (A)
Chrome yellow (L)Naples yellow (L,C)
Cobalt violet (C)Transparent oxide of chromium (A)
Cremnitz white (L)

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