Titanium Dioxide is a versatile and widely used white pigment known for its exceptional brightness, opacity, and durability. With a wide range of applications across various industries, it plays a key role in the production of paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and even personal care products.
Chemical formula | TiO2 |
CAS No. | 13463-67-7 |
Molecular Weight | 79.86 Gm/Mol |
Key Properties:
- High Opacity: Titanium Dioxide is prized for its excellent opacity, meaning it provides strong coverage even with small amounts. This makes it ideal for use in paints and coatings, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting color.
- Durability: It has excellent weather resistance and is highly stable, making it a preferred choice for outdoor applications where longevity is essential.
- Non-Toxic: TiO₂ is non-toxic and safe for a variety of applications, including in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- UV Protection: In sunscreens and cosmetics, Titanium Dioxide provides natural UV blocking properties, protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Applications:
- Paints & Coatings: Due to its strong covering power and color stability, Titanium Dioxide is the most widely used white pigment in the paint industry.
- Plastics & Rubber: TiO₂ is added to plastics to enhance whiteness and improve strength, stability, and UV resistance.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: As a key ingredient in sunscreens, TiO₂ offers broad-spectrum protection from UV rays. It is also commonly used in makeup products like foundations, powders, and lotions for its light-diffusing properties.
- UV Protection: In sunscreens and cosmetics, Titanium Dioxide provides natural UV blocking properties, protecting the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
- Food & Pharmaceuticals: Used as a food coloring agent (E171) and in certain pharmaceutical formulations for its opacity and neutral taste.
Packing
- Material will be Packed in 50 Kg HDPE Bags
- As Per Customer requirement upto 1 MT Jumbo Bag
Sr.No. | Parameters | Specification |
1 | Titanium Dioxide, % by Mass | 98.0 ( min ) |
2 | Volatile Matter, % by Mass | 0.50 ( max ) |
3 | Matter Soluble in water, % by Mass | 0.50 ( max ) |
4 | PH of Water Suspension( 20 % slurry) | 6.50 - 8.00 |
5 | Specific Gravity | 3.80 |
6 | Oil Absorption g / 100g | 20 to 30 |
7 | Tinting Strength | 1200 ( min ) |
8 | Residue on 325 Mesh, % by Mass | 0.1 ( max ) |