Chrome Yellow Primrose Oil Paint

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Chrome Yellow Primrose is lead chromate/lead sulfate, obtained synthetically as a yellow crystalline powder by precipitation from a solution of a lead salt. Chrome yellow primrose has good hiding power, a bright yellow hue, and average tinting strength.

Chrome Yellow Primrose is lead chromate/lead sulfate, obtained synthetically as a yellow crystalline powder by precipitation from a lead salt solution and coated with silicate. It has good hiding power, a bright yellow hue, and average tinting strength.

Chrome was discovered by the French chemist Nicolas Louis Vauquelin in late 1790 in the mineral crocoite (lead sulfochromate). Vauquelin studied various chrome compounds and found he could obtain a wide range of colors, from greenish-yellow to orange. A synthetic lead chromate (mainly chrome yellows) manufacturing process was published in 1809, although they were not mass-produced until 1820, when the first large chrome deposits were discovered in North America.

 

Composition and Permanence

Chrome Yellow Primrose
Color: Chrome Yellow Primrose
Binder: Linseed oil
Additive(s): None
Pigment Information
Pigment: Chrome Yellow Primrose
Pigment Classification: Synthetic inorganic
Colour Index: Pigment Yellow 34:1
Chemical Name: Lead chromate/lead sulfate
Chemical Formula: PbCrO4 • PbSO4
CAS No. 1344-37-2
Properties
Code: 310
Series: 4
Opacity: Semi-Opaque
Tinting Strength: Medium
Drying Rate: Slow
ASTM Lightfastness: Not Listed
Permanence: A - Permanent
Safety Information: DANGER! CONTAINS LEAD. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid ingestion and skin contact. Wear protective clothing and gloves to prevent skin contact. Never use near children or pets. Conforms to ASTM D 4236.

DANGER
CONTAINS LEAD / CONTIENT DU PLOMB
DO NOT APPLY TO SURFACES ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMEN.
NE PAS APPLIQUER SUR UNE SURFACE ACCESSIBLE AUX ENFANTS OU AUX FEMMES ENCEINTES.
Must be used exclusively as material for the purposes of arts, crafts or hobbies, not for use by children. Utiliser uniquement aux fins suivantes comme matériaux pour les besoins d’art, d’artisanat ou passe-temps, pas pour une utilisation par les enfants.

Protect yourself against the chronic hazards of this and other chemical products by keeping them out of your body. Avoid ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhalation of spraying mists, sanding dust, and heating vapors.


For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, you can visit Composition and Permanence.

Notes

Some separation of pigment and oil may occur in Rublev Colours Artist Oils. This is a natural process when no wax or stabilizers are added to the paint to prevent it.

All color swatch images on this website are only approximations of the actual color of the oil paint. We have carefully matched the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, your results may vary due to the wide variance among color monitors.

Color Swatch Note: The color swatch was created with a thick application of color (left side) and a tint (right side) made with equal parts of color and titanium white, applied to acrylic-primed cotton canvas.

Drawdown Note: The image of the “drawdown” shows a premixed paint film 6 mils (0.006 inches) thick, applied to a standard test card to examine color consistency, opacity, and other qualities. The drawdowns show the color’s full strength (mass tone) on the left and, on the right, mixed with titanium white at a 1:2 ratio. The bottom area of the drawdowns is scraped to show undertones.

More Information
SKU820-310
BrandRublev Colours
VendorNatural Pigments
Processing TimeUsually ships the next business day.
ColorYellow
Pigment TypeInorganic, Historical, Synthetic
Pigment Family / ChemistryLead Colors
Pigment CodePY34:1
Particle SizeVery Fine
Drying RateSlow
Transparency/OpacitySemi-Opaque
LightfastnessNot Listed
Chemical ProhibitionYes

If you need an MSDS/SDS, please email us with the product name(s) and we will send the document(s) to you.

DANGER! CONTAINS LEAD. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid ingestion and skin contact. Wear protective clothing and gloves to prevent contact with skin. Never use near children or pets. Read the MSDS for all cautionary statements. Conforms to ASTM D 4236.

DANGER
CONTAINS LEAD / CONTIENT DU PLOMB
DO NOT APPLY TO SURFACES ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMEN.
NE PAS APPLIQUER SUR UNE SURFACE ACCESSIBLE AUX ENFANTS OU AUX FEMMES ENCEINTES.
Must be used exclusively as material for the purposes of arts, crafts or hobbies, not for use by children. Utiliser uniquement aux fins suivantes comme matériaux pour les besoins d’art, d’artisanat ou passe-temps, pas pour une utilisation par les enfants.

Hazard Pictograms

Exclamation Mark Health Hazard Environment
GHS07:
Exclamation Mark
GHS08-2:
Health Hazard
GHS09:
Environment

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.

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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 lead and chromium-hexavalent, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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