What is titanium dioxide?
Titanium dioxide (TiO
2) 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.
Chemours offers a comprehensive range of
Ti-Pure™ rutile titanium dioxide pigment manufactured by the chloride process 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, Ti-Pure™ TiO
2 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.
Visit our applications pages and find the most suitable Chemours
Ti-Pure™ titanium dioxide grades for your applications:
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in Polyolefins
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in PVC
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in Engineering Polymers
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in Laminates
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What are the advantages of using Ti-Pure™ titanium dioxide for Plastics?
Regardless of the end polymer application, Chemour’s
rutile Ti-Pure™ TiO2 can bring several benefits to plastic products:
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Excellent optical properties: whiteness, brightness, opacity
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Improved processability
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Long-term durability / weatherability
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To understand why titanium dioxide, especially the rutile form, offers such great advantages in hiding power and more,
download the Product Overview: Ti-Pure™ Titanium Dioxide: Polymers, Light and the Science of TiO2.
Users of Ti-Pure™ TiO2 also benefit from
Chemours’ market-leading innovation, support and reliability. Chemours ranks first among titanium dioxide manufacturers in production capacity, product quality, and customer service.
Browse our center and read more about Titanium dioxide applications and the benefits it can bring: