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White lead is lead carbonate. The name "white lead" is also used to describe a lead-containing white paint that was often used as a primer coat on metal. In this context, "red lead" was the red-colored lead-containing primer. White lead is a pigment composed of Lead carbonate and Lead hydroxide. It is used as a rust preventive and it used to be used in house paint until it was recognized that exposure to the old powdering paint and chips created a lead poisoning hazard to people.

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What is the difference in composition of white-pigmented paints before and after 1940 and why?

Before 1940, white-pigmented paints typically used lead-based white pigments, such as lead carbonate (white lead), which provided excellent coverage and durability but posed significant health risks. After 1940, the use of lead was largely phased out due to safety concerns, leading to the adoption of safer alternatives like titanium dioxide, which offered similar opacity and brightness without the toxicity. This shift not only improved public health but also influenced paint formulations to be more environmentally friendly. The change marked a significant evolution in paint technology and safety standards.


Lead is not used in house paint today.?

Because Lead paint is the major source of Lead exposure for children. Lead poisoning can cause blood and brain disorders. Lead exposure has been linked to learning disabilities.Because it was discovered that high concentrations of lead in the body are poisonous.


Did the Georgians have white paint?

Yes, during the Georgian era (1714-1830), white paint was available and used, primarily made from lead white or zinc white. These pigments were commonly used in decorative arts and architecture, allowing for bright, clean finishes on interiors and exteriors. The use of white paint was popular in Georgian design, which emphasized lightness and elegance.


What is the difference between flake white hue oil paint and flake white oil paint?

Flake white hue doesn't contain the lead which is considered dangerous. The EU in their wisdom decided to ban flake white or cremnitz white which has now been withdrawn from art shops and from the web and the oil paint maker such as Winsor and Newton and Michael Harding have discontinued their lines in this product.


Who sings the lead on the earth wind and fire song dirty?

"Dirty" was mostly instrumental; but the vocal parts included were performed by EWF leader Maurice White.