Non-toxic beeswax sticks (contain no talc which has been linked to asbestos) are harmless to your child's health and the environment. Accidental ingestion, while not recommended, is not harmful. Beeswax ensures the pigments retain their purity and brilliance, while allowing for a wide range of coloring techniques. Available in tins of 16 sticks. Colors include: carmine red, vermillion, orange, gold yellow, lemon yellow, yellow green, green, blue green, blue, ultramraine, blue violet, red violet, red brown, yellow brown, black, and white.