Sinopia Pigments and Materials

Sinopia Pigments selects products which are the most effective tools for professionals. All of our products should only be used by adults or minors with adult supervision. Even though some of our products are natural, we do not offer any completely non-toxic materials. All of our products need to be used with proper protection and should not be inhaled or applied onto the skin. Any powdered pigment or powdered substance needs to be handled with both protective gloves and a NIOSH N95 certified dust mask. For materials or liquids which emit fumes, further respiratory precautions should be taken. Always work in a clean environment and do not eat, smoke or drink while working with pigments or other materials. Do not use pigments if pregnant or contemplating pregnancy

Some of our products contain hazardous materials such as Cadmium, Lead, Cobalt, Nickel, etc. All of these products are clearly marked in this catalogue and carry special warning labels.
When perscribed precautions are taken (wearing gloves and NIOSH approved dust masks), the risk of exposure to these potentially hazardous materials is greatly minimized. Further Safety Information and Material Safety Data Sheets with TSCA and CAS certifications are available upon request. In addition the following information has been made available to us. These warnings are helpful in evaluating the toxicity of groups of pigments.

Cadmium:All Cadmium Pigments: All cadmium pigments become highly toxic through burning, during which low soluble cadmium sulfide is turned into cadmium oxide, which can easily be absorbed into the body.
Cobalt:Cobalt Color Pigments (Violet, Blue, Yellow): Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Danger in cumulative effects.
Copper: Phthalo Blue & Green.: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed
Nickel:Nickel Titanium Yellows: Cumulative exposure leads to poisoning and nerve damage.
Manganese:Umber Pigments: Cumulative exposure leads to nerve damage.