Lead-Tin Yellow (Type I) Oil Paint
Rublev Colours Lead-Tin Yellow (Type I) is a semi-opaque, fine-grained, lemon-yellow with medium tinting strength. Our lead-tin yellow is made according to historical recipes. Lead-tin yellow frequently occurs in European painting before the eighteenth century. It has been identified in Rembrandt’s work, such as Belshazzar’s Feast.
Rublev Colours Lead-Tin Yellow (Type I) is a semi-opaque, fine-grained, lemon-yellow with medium tinting strength. Our lead-tin yellow is made according to historical recipes. Although lead-tin yellow frequently occurs in European painting before the eighteenth century, it is not mentioned in older literature on painting techniques. It has been identified in Rembrandt’s work, such as Belshazzar’s Feast (1636/1638). It is called massicot in northern European manuscripts but identified as giallolino or giallorino in Italian manuscripts, as noted by Merrifield. Lead-tin yellow has not been rated for lightfastness by the ASTM, but independent studies have shown that it is permanent in most vehicles and can be used with all other pigments without alteration.
Composition and Permanence
| Lead-Tin Yellow | |
| Color: | Lead-Tin Yellow |
| Binder: | Linseed oil |
| Additive(s): | None |
| Pigment Information | |
| Pigment: | Lead-Tin Yellow Lemon (Type I) |
| Pigment Classification: | Synthetic inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Not Listed |
| Chemical Name: | Lead-tin oxide (also lead stannate) |
| Chemical Formula: | PbO2SnO4 |
| CAS No. | 12036-31-6 |
| Properties | |
| Code: | 309 |
| Series: | 7 |
| Opacity: | Semi-Opaque |
| Tinting Strength: | Medium |
| Drying Rate: | Medium |
| 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. Protect yourself against the chronic hazards of this and other chemical products by keeping them out of your body. Do this by avoiding ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhaling spraying mists, sanding dust, and vapors from heating. Conforms to ASTM D-4236. Proposition 65: Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, congenital disabilities, and other reproductive harm. DANGER |
For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, you can visit the Composition and Permanence page.
Notes
Some separation of pigment and oil may occur in Rublev Colours Artist Oils, and it is a natural process when no wax or stabilizers are added to the paint to prevent it.
All color swatches on this website are 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 full-color strength (mass tone) on the left and, mixed with titanium white at a 1:2 ratio, on the right. The bottom area of the drawdowns is scraped to show undertones.
| Color Names | |
| Common Names: | English: lead-tin yellow French: jaune de plomb-étain German: Blei-Zinn Gelb Italian: giallo di piombo-stagno Russian: Свинцово-Оловянистая Spanish: amarillo de plomo-estan |
| Alternate Names: | massicot, giallolino, giallorino |
| SKU | 820-309 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rublev Colours |
| Vendor | Natural Pigments |
| Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
| Color | Yellow |
| Pigment Type | Inorganic, Historical, Synthetic |
| Pigment Family / Chemistry | Lead Colors (Lead-Tin, Naples Yellow, Lead Chromates, etc.) |
| Pigment Code | N/A |
| Particle Size | Fine |
| Drying Rate | Medium |
| Transparency/Opacity | Semi-Opaque |
| Lightfastness | Not Listed |
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
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| 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, 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.


















