Falu Rödfärg – Design – Does Falu Rödfärg contain lead?

Falu Red paint contains, among other things, lead (Pb) in trace amounts. This is due to the natural pigments that are used in the paint. The pigments are from the tailings from the Falun mines. Ore, poor in copper, has weathered and crumbled over the centuries to form 'red fines' which, in addition to copper, also contain a rare combination of more than 20 natural minerals such as iron ochre, silicic acid and zinc.  Falu Red paint therefore contains substances in small amounts (< 0.1%) which can cause allergic reactions, therefore avoid direct contact and repeated skin contact with the product.

Supplementary hazard information:

• EUH201 Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children.
• EUH208 Contains 4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 3-iodo-2-рropynyI butylcarbamate and 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May cause an allergic reaction.