{"product_id":"cadmium-yellow-light","title":"Cadmium yellow light","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCadmium yellow light\u003c\/strong\u003e is a synthetic lemon-yellow pigment powder made of cadmium sulfide with zinc sulfide (PY35). It gives a bright, clean, opaque light yellow with high tinting strength, used in oil, acrylic, egg tempera, watercolor and gouache for pure yellows and fresh greens and oranges in mixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, light lemon yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePigment type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthetic inorganic pigment (cadmium pigment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Index:\u003c\/strong\u003e PY35 (C.I. 77205)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e cadmium zinc sulfide, a solid solution of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and zinc sulfide (ZnS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e synthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e opaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightfastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 of 8 on the Blue Wool Scale (supplier data); pale cadmium yellows are the shades most prone to fading in strong sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e alkali 5\/5, lime 5\/5 (supplier data, 5 = best); decomposed by strong acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e oil, acrylic, egg tempera, watercolor, gouache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g jar · 1 kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the powder into linseed oil, acrylic medium, egg yolk or gum arabic with a palette knife or glass muller. It disperses easily and covers well. Keep it apart from copper pigments such as azurite, malachite or verdigris and from lead pigments, which can form dark sulfides with it, and away from acids, which decompose it and release toxic hydrogen sulfide. Never spray or sand cadmium paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout cadmium yellow light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadmium was discovered in Germany in 1817 as an impurity in zinc carbonate. Its yellow sulfide was soon recognized as a pigment, but cadmium yellows became widely available to artists only in the 1840s, when enough of the metal was produced. Adding zinc sulfide gives lighter, greener yellows such as this one; adding selenium instead leads to the cadmium oranges and reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains cadmium compounds (a toxic heavy metal): breathing the dust is the main risk, so do not inhale or swallow it; dispose of residues and wash water as hazardous waste, never into drains. Handle dry pigment with care: avoid breathing the dust and contact with eyes. Wear a dust mask (FFP2\/N95) and gloves when working with the powder, work in a well-ventilated area and wipe up spills with a damp cloth. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working; wash your hands afterwards. Keep away from children and pets. For artistic and technical use only — not for cosmetics, food or tattoos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cadmium yellow light lightfast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is rated 8 of 8 on the Blue Wool Scale (supplier data). Pale cadmium yellows are the shades most likely to fade in strong sunlight, so avoid long direct sun on finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Kron lead yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadmium yellow light is cadmium zinc sulfide, rated 8 of 8 for lightfastness. Kron lead yellow is chrome yellow (lead chromate), which darkens with age and contains both lead and chromate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLIBRI PIGMENTS LLC","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":51694568440055,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":51696482812151,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6696\/9079\/files\/cadmium-yellow-light.jpg?v=1793370276","url":"https:\/\/colibripigments.com\/products\/cadmium-yellow-light","provider":"Colibri Pigments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}