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using acrylics
health and safety
All the ingredients in KROMA paints are
considered non-toxic and are not controlled products. However,
safe handling procedures are always recommended, because
pigments, resins and other ingredients are chemicals. Avoid
prolonged skin contact, breathing paint mists, avoid ingestion,
and use in well-ventilated areas. Fumes from burning acrylic
materials can be hazardous. Please refer to MSD sheets (materials
safety data sheets) for more detailed health and safety
information.
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sheet for dry pigments |
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sheet for paint |
Health and safety information for cadmiums
Cadmium pigments are made from a metal that is considered
toxic. A lot of people are concerned about the health effects
of using cadmium artists paints. One thing that is important
to understand about cadmium pigments is the concept of bioavailability.
This means the degree to which a substance can be absorbed
into our bodies. High quality cadmium artist’s pigments
such as the ones used in Kroma Acrylics have extremely low
solubility. This means that they are not bioavailable. In
other words, even though cadmium pigment is made partly with
a toxic metal, the material can’t damage our bodies
in the form that they are in (an insoluble pigment particle).
With normal handling practices and some general caution the
health concerns are no greater than when handling artist’s
acrylics made with other pigments. Never the less, care should
be taken when using cadmium paints, and certain procedures
should be avoided. Spraying cadmium artist’s colours
with an airbrush should not be considered unless extreme care
is taken to prevent mists and sprays from being inhaled. Sanding
surfaces that have been painted with cadmium paints should
also be avoided. Small amounts of paint containing cadmium
coming into contact with your skin should not pose more of
a health concern than other artist’s colours. However,
all artists’ paints are chemicals and potential irritants
to our bodies. Care should be taken to use good handling procedures
and studio practices. These include having good ventilation,
avoiding ingestion and minimizing skin contact. Burning any
acrylic paint can produce harmful vapors that should not be
inhaled. Sanding paint films produce dust. Dust should not
be inhaled. Use a respirator to protect yourself from dust
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