Lithopone is produced by coprecipitation of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide. Most commonly coprecipitation is effected by combining equimolar amounts of zinc sulfate and barium sulfide:

Finally, it's important to consider the global trends impacting the pigment industry as a whole. Environmental regulations, technological advancements, and sustainable practices are increasingly becoming part of the conversation. Suppliers that prioritize eco-friendly production methods or offer biodegradable alternatives may appeal to buyers willing to pay a higher price for sustainably sourced materials.

It's also used in sunscreens as a UV filtering ingredient, helping to protect a person's skin by blocking absorption the ultraviolet light that can cause sunburn and cancer.

Titanium dioxide prices varied across the Asia-Pacific region in this quarter. The supply disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine made the supply of the feedstock titanium concentrate even more problematic, and in the first half of the second quarter, a bullish market outlook prevailed. The decline in TiO2 market values in India has also been backed by a decline in demand from downstream industries like automotive and construction.

Lithopone