White Lead Pigment Production in the United States

WHITE LEAD PIGMENT PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES 

The first U.S. white lead factory was established in 1804 by Samuel Wetherill and Sons in Philadelphia. By the mid-1800s, there was rapid growth 

In 1921, the following companies were producing white lead (Minerals 

National Lead had the greatest number of producing plants, which is consistent with data showing that National Lead was and remained the largest produeer of white lead in the United States. 

In 1933, the following companies were producing white lead (National Leadv. Federal Trade Commission, 1953)  

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