Title: Lithopone

CAS Registry Number: 1345-05-7

CAS Name: C.I. Pigment White 5

Additional Names: Griffith's zinc white

Literature References: A white pigment consisting of a mixture of zinc sulfide, barium sulfate and some zinc oxide. Several grades of lithopone are commercially available. The zinc sulfide content varies from 26 to 60%. The commercial importance of lithopone has decreased since the introduction of titanium pigments.

Use: In water and oil paints to provide thixotropy, improve gloss and flow.