Chinese White

An especially dense variety of Oxide of Zinc.  Chinese White was first introduced by Winsor & Newton in 1834 and was the first semi-opaque permanent white.  It should be noted that ordinary Zinc White is often sold as Chinese White; artists should, therefore, be aware that true Chinese White offers a unique balance of covering power and clarity.

Zinc Oxide, PW4 AA – Extremely Permanent; ASTM I Series 1 Semi-Opaque