Orange Molybdate is a brilliant orange pigment made by coprecipitation of lead chromate and lead molybdate often in the presence of lead sulfate and used in plastics, protective coatings, and printing inks. Molybdate orange has been widely used in coatings and plastics for many decades during the 20th century because of its bright color and high hiding power. Its use in coatings and plastics today is currently restricted in several countries due to the lead and chromium VI content in its composition. Orange molybdate had a brief history of use by artists for several decades in the last century.

This is the first time it is being reintroduced as an artists' oil color and is now available exclusively from Natural Pigments.

Orange Molybdate is opaque, strongly tinting orange. Its hue is reddish orange, deeper red than minium (red lead) and has a pleasing slightly ropey consistency in oil.

Molybdate orange has been classified as Pigment Red 104 and number 77605 (Molybdate Orange/Red) in the Colour Index, a directory of pigments and dyes published by the UK Society of Dyers and Colourists and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.

Orange molybdate has not been rated for lightfastness by the ASTM, but independent studies have shown that it remains unchanged in oil under normal atmosphere and can be used with all other pigments without alteration.

Series: 4

Opacity: Opaque

Tinting Strength: High

Drying Rate: Medium

ASTM Lightfastness: Not Listed

Permanence: A - Permanent

Safety Information: DANGER! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR BY SKIN CONTACT. Contains Lead. Avoid ingestion and skin contact. Wear protective clothing and gloves to prevent contact with broken skin. Never use near children or pets. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.

Proposition 65: Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.