{"product_id":"lead-tin-yellow-pigment","title":"Lead-Tin Yellow Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eLead-Tin Yellow Type I is a bright, opaque light yellow pigment made by heating lead oxide with tin dioxide. Type I is slightly cooler and paler than Type II, leaning toward a crisp, clean yellow with excellent opacity and covering strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is dense and buttery in application, mixes beautifully with vermilion, ochres, and earth pigments, and is especially valued for its ability to create glowing highlights and luminous flesh tones. In fresco and oil it provides unmatched brilliance compared to natural earth yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003eThis pigment was one of the first synthetic yellows in Europe, used extensively between the 14th and 17th centuries. It appears in works by Giotto, Titian, and Vermeer, among many others. Its permanence and opacity made it a favorite for tempera panel painting, fresco, and early oil techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 18th century, Lead-Tin Yellow fell out of use, replaced by Naples Yellow and later Chrome Yellow. For centuries the method of production was lost, and the pigment was forgotten — sometimes misidentified in paintings as massicot or Naples Yellow. It wasn’t until the 20th century that chemists rediscovered its true composition and restored it to use for historical reconstructions and conservation. In the pictured artwork \"The Milkmaid\" by Vermeer, Lead-Tin Yellow is used for the soft glowing yellow of the Millkmaid's upper tunic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Lead-Tin Yellow Type I is once again available, prized by conservators and artists for its historical authenticity, stability, and unmatched soft hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003cbr\u003ePigment Type: Synthetic Inorganic\u003cbr\u003eChemical Composition: Pb₂SnO₄ (Lead Stannate, Type I)\u003cbr\u003eSuitable Mediums: Oil, Watercolor, Tempera, Fresco, Acrylic, Encaustic\u003cbr\u003eLightfastness: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eOpacity: Opaque\u003cbr\u003eOther Names: Giallorino, Yellow Frit, Renaissance Yellow\u003cbr\u003eColor Index Code: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eImage: \"The Milkmaid\" by Vermeer from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth and Safety\u003cbr\u003eFor art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust. Work in a ventilated area and wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator (P100 or better) when handling dry pigment.\u003cbr\u003eWear gloves and eye protection. Wash hands and work surfaces after use, and never rinse pigment into drains.\u003cbr\u003eDo not spray apply, sand or burn.\u003cbr\u003eIf swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.\u003cbr\u003eSafety Data Sheet available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution: Contains lead. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child and may harm breastfed children. Causes damage to the nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure. Not for use by children or by anyone pregnant, planning a pregnancy or nursing. Never sand, spray, burn or heat dry paint. Wash hands, nails and work surfaces thoroughly after use and keep away from food. Very toxic to aquatic life; never rinse into drains. Wear a P100 respirator (full face, or half face with goggles) when handling the dry pigment; N95 and P95 masks are not sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":49373535174878,"sku":"PS-628-0000-0002g","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":49373535600862,"sku":"PS-628-0000-0010g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":49373535633630,"sku":"PS-628-0000-0020g","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":49373535666398,"sku":"PS-628-0000-0050g","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/il_fullxfull.7254458999_1ogd.webp?v=1794019596","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/lead-tin-yellow-pigment","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}