Description
Underpainting Lead White (also known as flake white or Cremnitz white) This is the ideal white to use in your underpainting, because it dries within an hour or two. Mix with any oil color and apply as your underpainting to dry quickly to a matte surface. This is the best surface for your overpainting because the matte provides subsequent layers with ample texture for excellent adhesion. Dries to a matte finish. Underpainting Lead White does not contain driers.
Composition and Permanence
| Underpainting Lead White | |
| Color: | Mixed White |
| Binder: | Alkyd |
| Additive(s): | Pigment dispersant |
| Pigment Information | |
| Pigment 1: | Lead White |
| Pigment Classification: | Synthetic inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Pigment White 1 (77597) |
| Chemical Name: | Basic lead carbonate or lead(II) carbonate basic |
| Chemical Formula: | 2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2 |
| CAS No. | 1319-46-6 |
| Pigment 2: | Titanium White |
| Pigment Classification: | Synthetic inorganic |
| Colour Index: | Pigment White 6 (77891) |
| Chemical Name: | Titanium dioxide (Rutile) |
| Chemical Formula: | TiO2 |
| CAS No. | 13463-67-7 |
| EINECS No. | 236-675-5 |
| Properties | |
| Code: | 831 |
| Series: | 4 |
| Opacity: | Opaque |
| Tinting Strength: | Medium |
| Drying Rate: | Very Fast |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Permanence: | A - Permanent |
| Safety Information: | DANGER! CONTAINS LEAD AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid ingestion and skin contact. Avoid inhaling fumes, vapor or mist. Use with adequate ventilation. Wear protective clothing and gloves to prevent contact with skin. Never use near children or pets. Conforms to ASTM D 4236. DANGER |
