Health & Safety
Used normally, the products of Old Holland Classic Colours do not cause any risk to the health of the user. Well-known toxic pigments from the past, such as the infamous copper green, for example, have nowadays been replaced by synthetic pigments. Naturally, the artist must ensure good ventilation of the work area when working, prevent the products contacting the skin and prevent ingestion of the products through the mouth.
In order to prevent any risks, it is recommended that you do not smoke, eat or drink when working with the products. All the products of Old Holland meet the requirements of European legislation on labelling in the areas of the environment and health. As the requirements in the United States are different and often stricter, we comply with these requirements. Some inorganic pigments contain heavy metals such as cadmium, iron, cobalt, ceruleum, manganese and zinc. Again, with normal use and under good working conditions, these do not present any health risk.
You do need to take extra measures when using cadmium pigments for air-brush work. Avoid breathing in! Wear mouth protection. You also need to pay additional attention when using lead white to the circumstances and working method referred to above. With regard to disposal of product residues (solvents, etc.), we advise disposal in line with the regulations applicable in your country.
The most important safety symbols are:
1. This symbol is used on products which are highly inflammable. During use, ensure good ventilation and do not smoke, eat or drink. Occurs primarily in several mediums and varnishes.
2. This symbol is used on products which are inflammable and hazardous when ingested through the mouth or in contact with the skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using. Contains turpentine.
3. Products that are harmful to organisms if they get into the environment. They can cause e.g. fish or bee mortality.
4. These products may be carcinogenic; they may cause organ damage and be harmful to the reproductive system and the embryo.
5. Not known as hazardous in accordance with the ASTM-D4236 standard.
6. Known as hazardous when used incorrectly, in accordance with the ASTM-D4236 standard. Occurs in the case of cadmium pigments, for example – pay extra attention when using in air-brush work.
MSDS sheets
Old Holland Classic Oil Colours
Old Holland Zinc-containing paints_EN_v4.1_CLP
Old Holland Zinc white_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland Titanium white_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Oil paint lead white_EN_v3.0_CLP
Old Holland Non-hazardous paints Oil_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland Mixed white zinc titanium_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland Harmless paints_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland Cobalt_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Cadmium_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland Mediums and Varnishes
Old Holland Citrus mineral spirit odourless_EN_v3.0_CLP
Old Holland Dammar Picture Varnish_EN_v6.0_CLP
Old Holland Dammar Retouching Varnish_EN_v6.0_CLP
Old Holland Mastic Picture Varnish_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Oil Painting Medium Quick Drying_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Oil Painting Medium_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Picture Cleaner_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland Picture Varnish glossy_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Picture Varnish matt_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Retouching Varnish_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland Turpentine_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland UV resistant varnish gloss_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland UV resistant varnish matt_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland UV resistant varnish satin_EN_v5.0_CLP
Old Holland White Siccative_EN_v4.0_CLP
Old Holland White-spirit_EN_v6.0_CLP
New Masters Classic Acrylics Colours