A high-quality rutile pigment with excellent weather resistance, designed for versatile use in the production of coatings and paints for both interior and exterior applications.
It features high whiteness and a neutral tone.
Produced using the sulfate process and treated with aluminum, silicon compounds, and organic additives to enhance its performance characteristics.
Characteristics | Specification TiOx-230 |
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Mass fraction of TiO₂ /% | ≥ 90 |
Brightness /% | ≥ 97 |
Surface treatment | Al₂O₃, SiO₂, organic |
pH value | 6.5–8.0 |
Specific gravity g/cm³ | ~3.8 |
Bulk density (loose) g/cm³ | 0.6–0.9 |
Volatile matter at 105 °C /% | ≤ 0.5 |
Water-soluble salts /% | ≤ 0.2 |
Residue on sieve 45 µm /% | ≤ 0.01 |
Oil absorption g/100 g | ≤ 22 |
Ideal for use in water-based and solvent-borne paints, as well as in the production of architectural coatings.
Paint and coatings industry – used in solvent- and water-based paints and varnishes, providing excellent whiteness, opacity, and durability of the coating.
Plastics industry – incorporated into polymer materials to improve color, lightfastness, and UV protection.
Paper industry – added to paper coatings to enhance opacity and brightness.
Rubber production – used in rubber compounds to improve mechanical properties and aging resistance.
Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – included in cosmetic products and medical formulations to ensure the necessary whiteness and stability against environmental influences.