Cadmium pigments

Global Cadmium Pigments Market Analysis 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The global market for cadmium pigments is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4% globally during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The global market for cadmium pigments is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4% globally during the forecast period.
  • Cadmium pigments result in health problems and the associated environmental concerns are expected to hinder the market growth.
  • Increasing applications in plastics and ceramics and paints various purposes, and even the increasing adoption of cadmium pigments in the paper and ink industries are expected to drive the market for cadmium pigments through the years to come.
  • The global cadmium pigments market is partially consolidated in nature with a few major players occupying a significant portion of the market.

New Government of Canada regulations protect children from exposure to lead and cadmium

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

That is why Health Canada is introducing new limits for toxic metals in children's products to protect children from exposure to lead and cadmium through updates to the Children's Jewellery Regulations and through new Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations.

Key Points: 
  • That is why Health Canada is introducing new limits for toxic metals in children's products to protect children from exposure to lead and cadmium through updates to the Children's Jewellery Regulations and through new Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations.
  • Exposure to lead or cadmium may pose a significant health risk to children who chew, suck or swallow items made with these metals.
  • Current science indicates that ingestion of even very low levels of lead or cadmium may be harmful to children.
  • To protect children from exposure to lead and cadmium in children's jewellery, Health Canada is:
    reducing the level of total allowable lead from 600 mg/kg to 90 mg/kg in children's jewellery; and
    introducing a strict 130 mg/kg total cadmium limit in these products.