April 17, 2026
To Our Valued Customers,
As part of our ongoing commitment to our employees’ safety and the environment, we have made the decision to begin the elimination process of pouring our red bronze alloy, C83600.
This alloy has a 5% lead content which poses exposure risk to our employees, requiring regular blood testing for lead levels, additional PPE, and mandatory showers after shifts.
From a production standpoint, the pouring of this alloy causes lead build up in our molding sand. Disposal of spent sand has become very expensive, as it is now classified as hazardous material.
The proposed replacement for C83600 is Bismuth, C89833. This alloy is similar in chemical composition, however, contains no lead – making it the safer alternative for both our employees and our business. Chemical composition for both alloys can be found within this letter.
We understand that this change may cause concern for the parts that you purchase from us. Rest assured, we are doing all that we can to minimize impacts on production, cost, and quality. We appreciate your understanding and willingness to participate in this initiative.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email;
Toni Capano – tonicapano@bronzecraft.com
Renee Whitten – reneewhitten@bronzecraft.com
Jim Bernard – jimbernard@bronzecraft.com
Or reach out by phone at 1-800-488-7747, where a live person answers the phone every day during business hours.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to continuing our partnerships, safer, together.
Thank you,
Toni Capano
In addition to the standard finishes offered here, we also are capable of custom paint colors for most of our hardware. We also offer chrome plating services. To make an inquiry for custom paint colors or specialty finishes, please contact us.
White Bronze
White Bronze Burnished – 0122
White Bronze Satin Brushed – 0125
White Bronze Antiqued – 017E
White Bronze Light Oxidized – 0137
White Bronze Medium Oxidized – 0138
White Bronze Dark Oxidized – 0139
Red Bronze
Red Bronze Burnished – 1022
Red Bronze Satin Brushed – 1010
Red Bronze Antiqued – 108E
Red Bronze Satin Brushed, Oxidized – 1020
Red Bronze Oxidized – 1015
US 10B* – 109H Bronze Craft’s US-10B finish is made to match a traditional “oil-rubbed bronze” finish. Click link more information.
Naval Brass
Naval Brass Burnished – 2122
Naval Brass Satin Brushed – 2104
Naval Brass Antiqued – 219E
Naval Brass Satin Brushed, Oxidized – 2116