== History == Lithipone was discovered in the 1870s by DuPont. It was manufactured by Krebs Pigments and Chemical Company and other companies. The material came in different `seals`, which varied in the content of zinc sulfide. Gold seal and Bronze seals contain 40-50% zinc sulfide, offering more hiding power and strength. Although its popularit..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithopone
brilliant white pigment used in paints, inks, leather, paper, linoleum, and face powder. Lithopone was developed in the 1870s as a substitute or ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/59
Lithopone is a mixture of zinc sulphide and barium sulphate used as a white pigment in paints. It is a very pure white with a high degree of opacity, ranking next to titanium white in opacity. Lithopone disintegrates rapidly when exposed, and as such is only used for interior paints. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/GL.HTM