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Lithopone B301 is highly valued for its excellent hiding power and brightness, making it an ideal choice for high-quality paints and coatings. Its particle size distribution ensures seamless integration into different mediums, enhancing the overall performance of the end product. On the other hand, Lithopone B311 distinguishes itself with increased chemical stability and resistance to fading, attributes that are crucial for applications requiring longevity and exposure to harsh environments.

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Lithopone was developed in the 1870s as a substitute for lead carbonate (lead white), to overcome its drawbacks of toxicity and poor weathering resistance. Within a few years, titanium dioxide displaced lithopone to become the white pigment (PW6) par excellence in the industry and the world’s best-selling inorganic pigment. However, titanium is a product whose price is subject to large price variations due to product availability. These price increases affect the competitiveness of finished products, and so the search for an alternative to titanium dioxide has generated a variety of possibilities to optimise its use. 

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