Underpainting Lead White Alkyd Paint
Underpainting Lead White (also known as flake white or Cremnitz white) is a mixed white with lead white, titanium white, and chalk ground in oil-alkyd to make a brilliant, opaque white that is smooth, dries very quickly to a matte surface.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
According to the German Chemical Prohibition Ordinance, this item can only be sold to professional users, resellers, or research institutions. Please fill out the Chemical Prohibition Ordinance form and return it to Natural Pigments by email, together with any documents that may be required. We will process your order as soon as we have received the documents.
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Underpainting Lead White (also known as flake white or Cremnitz white). This is the ideal white for underpainting because it dries within an hour or two. Mix with any oil color and apply as your underpainting to dry quickly to a matte surface. This is the best surface for overpainting because the matte provides subsequent layers with ample texture for excellent adhesion. Dries to a matte finish. Underpainting Lead White does not contain driers and contains mineral spirits.
Not all painters use underpainting, and it seems that those who do want it to dry fast so they can begin coloring in the overpainting. Natural Pigments has a simple solution that does not require buying a whole new set of colors just for the underpainting. Introducing two new products: Underpainting Lead White and Transparent Base. With either or both products, you can use your standard oil colors and have them dry unthinkingly fast—usually within an hour or so. Add the Underpainting Lead White or Transparent Base—from one-third to one-half—to your oil color, and your underpainting dries quickly to a matte sheen. Add less for slower drying.
The image of the test panel shows the effects of Oleoresgel, Lead White #1, Underpainting Lead White, and Underpainting Transparent Base in mixtures with four oil colors: Maya Blue, Ultramarine Blue (Green Shade), Ercolano Red, and Italian Green Umber.
Note: We recommend using Underpainting Lead White in the underlayers of a painting or as the white in alla prima (direct) painting. Do not apply Underpainting Lead White over slower-drying oil paint, as this may lead to cracking or wrinkling of the layer.
Composition and Permanence
Underpainting Lead White | |
Color: | Mixed White |
Binder: | Alkyd |
Additive(s): | Pigment dispersant |
Pigment Information | |
Pigment 1: | Lead White |
Pigment Classification: | Synthetic inorganic |
Colour Index: | Pigment White 1 (77597) |
Chemical Name: | Basic lead carbonate or lead(II) carbonate basic |
Chemical Formula: | 2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2 |
CAS No. | 1319-46-6 |
Pigment 2: | Titanium White |
Pigment Classification: | Synthetic inorganic |
Colour Index: | Pigment White 6 (77891) |
Chemical Name: | Titanium dioxide (Rutile) |
Chemical Formula: | TiO2 |
CAS No. | 13463-67-7 |
EINECS No. | 236-675-5 |
Properties | |
Code: | 831 |
Series: | 4 |
Opacity: | Opaque |
Tinting Strength: | Medium |
Drying Rate: | Very Fast |
ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
Permanence: | A - Permanent |
Safety Information: | DANGER! CONTAINS LEAD AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid ingestion and skin contact. Avoid inhaling fumes, vapor, or mist. Use with adequate ventilation. Wear protective clothing and gloves to prevent contact with the skin. Never use near children or pets. Conforms to ASTM D 4236. DANGER |
For a detailed explanation of the terms in the table above, please visit Composition and Permanence.
Notes
All images of color swatches on this website are only approximations of the actual color of the oil paint. We have carefully matched the color in these pictures on calibrated color monitors to the actual color. However, the results may vary because of the wide variance in color monitors.
Color Swatch Note: The color swatch was created with a thick application (left side) of color and a tint (right side) made with equal parts of color and titanium white and applied on acrylic primed cotton canvas.
Drawdown Note: The image of the "drawdown" contains a pre-mixed paint film of 6 mils (0.006 inches) thickness applied to a standard test card to examine color consistency, opacity, and other qualities. The drawdowns show the full-color strength (mass tone) on the left and mixed in a 1:2 ratio with bone black on the right. The bottom area of the drawdowns is scraped to show undertones.
SKU | 820-831 |
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Brand | Rublev Colours |
Vendor | Rublev Colours |
Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |
Color | White |
Pigment Type | Inorganic, Synthetic |
DANGER! CONTAINS LEAD. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid ingestion and skin contact. Wear protective clothing and gloves to prevent contact with skin. Never use near children or pets. Read the SDS for all cautionary statements. Conforms to ASTM D 4236.
DANGER
CONTAINS LEAD / CONTIENT DU PLOMB
DO NOT APPLY TO SURFACES ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMEN.
NE PAS APPLIQUER SUR UNE SURFACE ACCESSIBLE AUX ENFANTS OU AUX FEMMES ENCEINTES.
Must be used exclusively as material for the purposes of arts, crafts or hobbies, not for use by children. Utiliser uniquement aux fins suivantes comme matériaux pour les besoins d’art, d’artisanat ou passe-temps, pas pour une utilisation par les enfants.
Hazard Pictograms
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GHS07: Exclamation Mark | GHS08-2: Health Hazard | GHS09: Environment |
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Designation
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Safety Designation
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.
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COUNTRY | ALPHA-2 | RATES PER PARCELS | CARRIER | |
0–10 kg | >10 kg–30 kg | |||
Austria | AT | 11,50 € | 11,50 € | DPD |
Belgium | BE | 10,95 € | 10,95 € | DPD |
Bulgaria | BG | 20,25 € | 30,25 € | FedEx |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | BA | 49,25 € | 49,25 € | DPD |
Cyprus | CY | 21,80 € | 29,30 € | FedEx |
Switzerland | CH | 25,85 € | 42,98 € | FedEx |
Czech Republic | CZ | 12,00 € | 12,00 € | DPD |
Germany | DE | 5,50 € | 5,50 € | DPD |
Denmark | DK | 12,00 € | 12,00 € | DPD |
Spain | ES | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
Estonia | EE | 21,70 € | 21,70 € | DPD |
Finland | FI | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
France | FR | 14,60 € | 14,60 € | DPD |
United Kingdom | GB | – € | – € | – |
Greece | GR | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
Croatia | HR | 29,25 € | 29,25 € | DPD |
Hungary | HU | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
Ireland | IE | 17,48 € | 28,50 € | FedEx |
Iceland | IS | 30,70 € | 62,40 € | DHL |
Italy | IT | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
Liechtenstein | LI | 25,85 € | 43,00 € | FedEx |
Lithuania | LT | 21,70 € | 21,70 € | DPD |
Luxembourg | LU | 10,95 € | 10,95 € | DPD |
Latvia | LV | 21,70 € | 21,70 € | DPD |
Malta | MT | 21,80 € | 30,25 € | FedEx |
Monaco | MC | 15,95 € | 24,30 € | FedEx |
Netherlands | NL | 10,95 € | 10,95 € | DPD |
Norway | NO | 25,85 € | 43,00 € | FedEx |
Poland | PL | 14,90 € | 14,90 € | DPD |
Portugal | PT | 15,50 € | 15,50 € | DPD |
Romania | RO | 21,80 € | 30,25 € | FedEx |
Serbia | RS | 49,25 € | 49,25 € | DPD |
Slovakia | SK | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
Slovenia | SI | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
Sweden | SE | 15,90 € | 15,90 € | DPD |
Turkey | TR | 27,30 € | 46,20 € | FedEx |
Note: Countries in RED type are not members of the European Union.
Postal Service
Shipping (EU and non-EU countries):
Up to 500 grams Tracked: 6,85 €
Up to 1000 grams Tracked: 10,45 €
Up to 2000 grams Tracked: 20,50 €
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