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Your safety is our priority. At Art Paint Shop, we strictly adhere to the European Union’s REACH Regulation and the CLP Regulation (EC No 1272/2008). These frameworks ensure that every product we stock is analyzed for human health and environmental impact.
The CE Mark: Products intended for children bear the CE Mark, complying with the European Toy Safety Directive (EN 71).
ACMI AP Seal: Certified non-toxic by medical experts (ASTM D-4236).
CL Seal (Caution Label): Materials contain hazardous ingredients but can be used safely with appropriate caution.
Note: These products should only be handled by individuals capable of understanding safety instructions provided on the packaging.
For German primary schools (Grundschule) or pre-schools, we strongly recommend purchasing AP-certified or EN 71-compliant products to ensure maximum safety.
Under German law (GefStoffV), professional art materials must be labeled with GHS pictograms to communicate risks.
Dispose of GHS09 waste at your local Wertstoffhof. Never pour pigments or solvents down the drain.
We provide product-specific information via Sicherheitsdatenblatt (SDB) in compliance with German labor laws.
Access SDS LibraryStore in a cool, dry place (0°C–48°C). Use the "First-In, First-Out" principle. Opened containers should be used within six months to prevent mold.
Giftnotruf Berlin: +49 (0) 30 19240
For unconscious victims, immediately dial: 112.
Due to ADR transport laws, certain solvents cannot be shipped via air freight. Solvents exceeding 1L may be restricted for export outside the EU.
View Shipping DetailsProfessional color selection requires more than a digital preview. We provide high-resolution, hand-painted charts that demonstrate the Masston (full strength) and Ausmischung (glaze/undertone) of our pigments.
Demonstrating drying times and refractive indices of earth colors and mineral cadmiums.
Download Chart (PDF)Visualizing sedimentation behavior and "flaking" effects on 300g/m² rough paper.
Download Chart (PDF)We classify our pigments according to the strict ASTM D-4303 and the Blue Wool Scale (Wollskala), widely used by German master-manufacturers.
| Rating | Star Symbol | Lightfastness (Lichtechtheit) | Standard Archival Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM I | ★★★★★ | Highest Lightfastness | 100+ Years in Museum Quality |
| ASTM II | ★★★★ | Excellent Lightfastness | 50 – 100 Years |
| ASTM III | ★★★ | Fair / Normal | 25 – 50 Years (Studio Standard) |
Expert Tip: For archival work destined for galleries, we recommend pigments rated exclusively ★★★★ or higher. Fugitive colors (ASTM III/IV) should only be used for preparatory sketches or digital scan-work.
Professional art materials use a standardized symbolic language to communicate the physical behavior of pigments. Use this key to interpret the technical markings on our tubes and packaging.
Maximum light transmission. Ideal for glazing and optical color mixing.
Allows partial light transmission. Standard for layering and washes.
Significant covering power with a subtle underlying glow.
Complete hide. Total coverage of the substrate or underlying layers.
Pigments that settle into the valleys of the paper, creating a textured, "mottled" effect.
High-tinting pigments that penetrate paper fibers, making them difficult to lift or erase.
Pigments that sit on the surface, allowing for easy lifting and highlighting.
Technical Note: Our icons follow the ISO 28711 standards. For brushes, the "Size" icon indicates the diameter of the ferrule in millimeters (mm), ensuring consistent measurements across different handle series.
Data sourced from manufacturer laboratories. Swatches demonstrate Masstone and Undertone over a black contrast bar to confirm opacity and archival stability (ASTM/+++ standards).
| Standard | Rating | Permanence |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM I | +++ | Excellent (100+ Years) |
| ASTM II | ++ | Very Good (50-100 Years) |
Chemical stability data is updated quarterly. Cross-reference pigment history via the global database or contact our studio for physical charts.
