Van Gogh oil pastels are briliant colours made with pure pigments, mineral oils, and wax binders for a remarkably soft and smooth laydown with no dust. Wonderful tinting strength and easy colour transfer. Suitable on various grounds. This oil pastel stick of Pearlescent White(5) (830.5) is formulated with coated mica, and has a lightfastness rating of 0-10 years lightfast under museum conditions.