Talk:Paris Green
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[edit] Rat poison?
"It was once used to kill rats in Parisian sewers, hence the common name Paris Green."
Can anyone confirm this and provide a refference please? Thank you.--84.163.124.102 01:40, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Origin
It was discoverd in 1800 by Austrian Ignaz von Mitis, hence it was called Mitis Green first. In 1814 industrial production was started by Wilhelm Sattler in the area of the Bavarian town of Schweinfurt, therefore it got the name Schweinfurt Green. Other synonyms like Emperor Green, Vienna Green or Mountain Green were probably an attempt to disguise the toxicity, nevertheless its use as a paint was banned in Germany from 1887 on.
[edit] Guidance
Paris green paint is occasionally found still in houses (here in Britain). Some guidance on when its advisable to test for paris green pigment would be welcome. Tabby 12:33, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
