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Record 1 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Properties: Excellent film-forming properties with drying oils combined with low density. Derivation: Fine silica is mixed with litharge and sulfuric acid. The mixture is then furnaced in a rotary kiln and ground to break up agglomerates. Hazard: Toxic material. ... Use: Pigment in industrial paints.

OBS

Not to be confused with "white lead" which is [also] a basic lead carbonate of variable composition and also the oldest and most important lead paint pigment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Pigmento formado por una capa superficial de silicato básico de plomo y sulfato básico de plomo unidos con sílice. Muy tóxico.

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