Titanium dioxide Center

What is titanium dioxide?

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a white powder pigment used to impart whiteness, brightness and opacity. This white pigment is chemically inert, insoluble in polymers and heat stable under harsh processing conditions. Titanium dioxide is a multifaceted material when used in plastic applications.

Many companies offer a comprehensive range of titanium dioxide pigments that offer outstanding benefits to plastic products. Rutile pigments are preferred over anatase pigments as rutile pigments scatter light more efficiently, are more stable, and are less likely to catalyze photodegradation. In addition to excellent optical properties, TiO₂ can help to improve processability and to protect the polymers from UV degradation. Polymer type, processing conditions and end-product performance are critical criteria influencing the selection of the right titanium dioxide grade.

There are various applications of titanium dioxide grades, including:

	in Polyolefins
	in PVC
	in Engineering Polymers
	in Laminates

What are the advantages of using titanium dioxide for Plastics?

Regardless of the end polymer application, titanium dioxide can render various advantages for plastics such as:

	Excellent optical properties: whiteness, brightness, opacity
	Improved processability
	Long-term durability / weatherability