Bismuth is a low-toxicity alternative to lead, widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It adds a pearly sheen to cosmetics and bright colors to paints, while its low-melting alloys forms part of safety devices like fire detectors, fuses and fire sprinklers. Umicore recovers bismuth from lead bullion at our integrated smelter-refinery, capturing value from residues while contributing to safer, more sustainable materials.
