Vanadinite Orange Pigment

Vanadinite Orange is a handmade synthetic pigment of lead chlorovanadate (Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl), the same compound as the mineral vanadinite, precipitated with higher concentrations of acid to produce a warm, glowing orange with a crystalline texture and mineral depth.

In use, Vanadinite Orange gives warm, earthy oranges for sunsets, autumn landscapes, flesh tones and decorative work, with the gentle granulation of a ground crystal. It mixes with earths for rich, warm browns and with white for soft apricot and peach tints. As a lead mineral it is toxic and should be handled with care, and it should not be mixed with sulfur containing pigments.

History

Vanadinite has a special place in chemistry: in 1801 the Spanish Mexican mineralogist Andrés Manuel del Río discovered the element vanadium in a "brown lead" mineral from Zimapán, Mexico, which was vanadinite. The finest crystals today come from Morocco, especially the mines of Mibladen and Touissit. Vanadinite has been identified in a few Chinese cave paintings and some Czech monastic paintings, but it remains rare as a traditional painting pigment.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Synthetic (Inorganic) lead chlorovanadate mineral
Source: Synthetic vanadinite (Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl)
Origin: U.S.A.
Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Gouache, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic
Lightfastness: Good
Opacity: Semi-opaque
Other Names: Vanadinite, Lead Vanadate, Brown Lead Ore
Color Index Code: N/A

Health and Safety

For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Avoid creating or breathing dust. Work in a ventilated area and wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator (P100 or better) when handling dry pigment.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Wash hands and work surfaces after use, and never rinse pigment into drains.
Do not spray apply, sand or burn.
If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: 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.

WARNING: 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.