Titanium Dioxide Rutile R-2140
TINOX R-2140 Rutile Titanium Dioxide
Overview: TINOX R-2140 is a versatile rutile titanium dioxide pigment produced via the sulfate process, specifically designed for cost-effective applications in paints, coatings, and inks. Its balanced performance characteristics make it an excellent choice for entry-level products requiring good optical properties at an affordable price.
Key Features
R-2140 provides strong hiding power, ensuring excellent coverage in paint and coating applications. This reduces the amount of pigment needed while maintaining good visual performance, contributing to cost efficiency.
The pigment demonstrates high tinting strength, allowing for effective color development with lower pigment loading. This feature enhances its value proposition in cost-sensitive applications.
R-2140 maintains good gloss properties in the final application, contributing to an attractive appearance of painted surfaces.
The pigment shows good dispersibility in both waterborne and solventborne systems, simplifying the manufacturing process and ensuring consistent product quality.
With its balanced performance and competitive price point, R-2140 offers excellent value for money, making it particularly suitable for entry-level and price-sensitive applications.
Technical Advantages
- Sulfate Process Production: Provides a cost-effective manufacturing method while maintaining good product quality
- High Rutile Content (≥98.0%): Ensures good durability and color stability
- Surface Treatment (Al, Zr, Organic): Enhances dispersion and application properties
- Broad Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of paint and coating systems
- Good Whiteness (L* ≥95.0): Provides acceptable brightness for many applications
Common Applications
Product Specifications Highlights
- TiO₂ Content: ≥94.0%
- Rutile Content: ≥98.0%
- Powder Brightness (L*): ≥95.0
- Oil Absorption: ≤20 g/100g
- Relative Humidity at 105°C: ≤0.5%
- Sieve Residual (45μm): ≤0.01%
- Surface Treatment: Al, Zr, Organic
- Tinting Strength: ≥1900 (Reynolds)
- pH Value: 6.5-8.5
- Specific Resistance: ≥50 Ohm*m
- Dispersibility (Hegman Scale): ≥6.0
- ASTM D-476 Classification: II, III, IV, V
- GB/T1706 Classification: R2
Conclusion: TINOX R-2140 offers an excellent balance of performance and cost, making it particularly well-suited for entry-level paints, coatings, and inks. Its good hiding power, strong tinting strength, and acceptable whiteness provide sufficient performance for many applications where premium-grade pigments might be over-specified. The pigment's versatility across different paint systems and its competitive price point make it a popular choice for manufacturers looking to optimize cost without significantly compromising on basic performance requirements.
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