Titanium White

Though a recent 1920’s addition to the artist’s palette, Titanium White is probably the most widely accepted white in use today.  It is the brightest, most opaque, and best covering of all whites and is a good mixing white for use when opaque applications are desired.  Pure Titanium Dioxide reflects over 97% of light.  However, because of its strength, it may overwhelm weaker, more transparent colours.  When this is evident, the addition of Flake White for warmer tints, or Zinc White for cooler tints, is suggested. The use of safflower oil reduces the tendency to yellow, common in whites ground in Linseed Oil.

Titanium Dioxide, PW6; Zinc Oxide, PW4 AA – Extremely Permanent; ASTM I Series 1 Opaque