For over 100 years James M. Brown has been leading the market supplying high-quality pigment products. We are the largest cadmium pigment manufacturer in the world. Explore our full range of products or get in touch with us for more help.
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At James M. Brown, we stock and supply a complete range of products. To begin your order, fill out our enquiry form, or speak to our experts for further advice and support.
James M Brown is a global supplier of premium pigments for artist colours and fine art materials. From vivid cadmiums to durable inorganics, our pigments are trusted by colour manufacturers for their brilliance, stability, and compliance. Explore our artist-quality pigments or contact our team today for colour matching and supply support.
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At James M. Brown, we stock and supply a complete range of products. To begin your order, fill out our enquiry form, or speak to our experts for further advice and support.
Cadmium pigments are a group of inorganic pigments based on cadmium compounds, primarily cadmium sulphide (CdS) and cadmium sulpho-selenide (CdS·CdSe). They are known for their brilliant, long-lasting colours in the yellow, orange, and red spectrum.
Cadmium pigments offer: Exceptional heat stability (often >300°C) Excellent lightfastness and weather resistance Strong tinting strength and opacity High chemical resistance These properties make them ideal for demanding applications such as plastics, ceramics, industrial coatings, and specialist inks.
Yes, when used in accordance with safety regulations and within a stable matrix (e.g., plastics or ceramics), cadmium pigments are considered safe. They are encapsulated, insoluble in water, and pose minimal risk under normal industrial use. Compliance with REACH and other local regulations is essential.
Cadmium pigments are authorised for use in the EU under specific conditions. For example, their use is permitted in certain plastic and ceramic applications, provided they meet migration limits. Users should ensure they comply with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and any local workplace exposure limits.
The colour spectrum includes: Cadmium Yellow (CdS) Cadmium Orange (CdS·CdSe blends with more sulphide) Cadmium Red (CdS·CdSe blends with more selenide) These can be fine-tuned for specific shades and performance requirements.
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