[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]The Chemistry of Art > 1. Pigments in Painting > Process Information From Secondary Sources[/cs_text][cs_text style=”color: #800000;font-family: “Oxygen”,sans-serif;”]Process information from secondary sources to identify the chemical composition of identified cosmetics used in an ancient culture and use available evidence to suggest potential health risks[/cs_text][cs_text]Culture chosen: Ancient Romans
Vermillion:
- Cinnabar and vermillion (HgS or Mercury (II) sulfide) were used as blush and lipstick
- Health risks of long term use include:
- Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact
- Cumulative poison that leads to CNS and kidney damage
Minium:
- Minium (PbO or lead (II) oxide) was used as face and body colourant
- Health risks of long term use include:
- Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact
- Cumulative poison can cause brain damage in children
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