Titanium White

Titanium white

Titanium white is an industrially produced, inorganic mineral paint, which is widely used in various painting techniques. The pigment has been manufactured since the 1920s. It is lightfast and has a particularly good opacity. Unlike zinc white, which together with a linseed oil varnish saponifies to a very hard surface, titanium white mix in oil will retain its flexibility, and will not crack or peel, even if exposed for many years.

The pigment is light, water, - oil, - and calcareous.

Lightfastness

8 on a scale where 1 is poor, 8 is best.

Color power

Good.

Coverage

Good.

Miscibility with other colors

Can be mixed with all colors.

Binders

Can be mixed with all binders and used in all painting techniques.

Areas of application

Titanium white can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Safety

The pigment is described as non-toxic. However, it is always advisable to use a dust mask when working with pigments.