Light Fastness
The cadmium pigments have been partially replaced by azo pigments. These are similar in lightfastness to the cadmium colors and have the advantage of both being cheaper and non-toxic. (Cadmium is a known carcinogen as well as acutely toxic.) With respect to lightfastness the lemon yellow cadmium pigment is an exception: the azo-variety is highly superior in light-fastness. In some countries, such as Australia, consumer activists such as Michael Vernon were successful in banning the use of cadmium pigments in plastics that could be used for toy manufacture, owing to the toxicity of cadmium.
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