PBr24—Chrome Antimony Titanate

Pigment Type

inorganic

Chemical Name

chrome antimony titanate

Chemical Formula

n/a

Properties

Chrome Antimony Titanate is a staining, opaque yellowish brown pigment. It is often used to replace the original Naples Yellow or Chrome Yellow, both of which are highly  toxic pigments.

Permanence

Chrome Antimony Titanate has excellent lightfastness and weatherfastness.

Toxicity

Chrome Antimony Titanate has negligible acute toxicity. In testing with rabbits, it was shown to be minimally irritating to the skin and eyes. Since it has the hexavalent structure of a chromium yellow, whether Chrome Antimony Titanate is a potential carcinogen has been a subject of controversy. At this time, regulations in the USA do not require it to be labeled in any way.

History

Chrome Antimony Titanate is used in ceramics, plastics, and industrial coatings.

Alternate Names

Chrome Antimony Titanium Buff Rutile, Chrome Titanate, Chrome Titanate Brown