Cadmium Red Light Half Pan
Rublev Colours Cadmium Red pigment is cadmium zinc sulfoselenide (CdS, CdSe) produced by co-precipitating and calcining, at high temperature, a mixture of cadmium sulfide and selenide sulfide in varied ratios forming a partially crystalline structure.
Rublev Colours Cadmium Red is cadmium zinc sulfoselenide (CdS, CdSe) produced by co-precipitating and calcining, at high temperature, a mixture of cadmium sulfide and selenide sulfide in varied ratios forming a partially crystalline structure.


Pigment: Viridian
Note: Colors swatches are shown in mass tone, at top, mixed with an equal amount of water and brushed out toward the bottom. All pictures of color swatches in this web site are only approximations of the actual color of the watercolor paint. We have taken every care to match the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, because of the wide variance in color monitors the results you get may vary.
| Color Information | |
| Single Pigment: | Cadmium Red |
| Binder: | Gum Arabic |
| Pigment Information | |
| Color: | Red |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Red 108 (77202) |
| Chemical Name: | Cadmium Sulfoselenide |
| Chemical Formula: | CdS, CdSe |
| Properties | |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Opacity: | Opeg |
| Tinting Strength: | High |
| Staining: | Average |
Health and Safety: WARNING! Contains Cadmium Compound. Classified by IARC as probably carcinogenic in humans. Avoid breathing dust, mists or spray. Do not sand. Keep out of reach of children. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.
California Proposition 65: Contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer by means of inhalation.
Conforms to ASTM D-4236.
Note: Some separation of pigment and medium may occur in Rublev Colours Watercolors and is a natural process when no stabilizers are added to paint to prevent this from occurring.
| SKU | 850-522HP |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Natural Pigments |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Size | Half Pan 1.5 ml |
| Color | Red |
| Color Hue | Red—Cool |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Synthetic |
| Pigment Code | PR108 |
| Particle Size | Very Fine |
| Staining | Medium-staining 55 – 75% |
| Granulation | None |
| Lightfastness | ASTM I |
| Chemical Prohibition | No |
DANGER! CONTAINS CADMIUM. Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing reproductive harm and cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust, spray, or vapors from heating. Read the SDS for all cautionary statements. Conforms to ASTM D 4236.
Hazard Pictograms
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| GHS07: Exclamation Mark |
GHS08-2: Health Hazard |
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Designation
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Safety Designation
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.





