TINOX® R-2280
Rutile Titanium Dioxide for Plastics
TINOX® R-2280 is a premium rutile titanium dioxide pigment specially engineered for plastic applications. Featuring both inorganic and highly hydrophobic organic post-treatments, R-2280 delivers exceptional opacity, a distinctive blue undertone, and outstanding processing characteristics. Its unique formulation ensures excellent dispersibility, low volatile content, and superior heat resistance, making it ideal for demanding plastic applications.
Key Features
- Excellent opacity and hiding power (Tinting Strength ≥2000)
- Strong blue undertone (SCX ≥4.4) for bright, clean coloration
- Superior dispersibility in plastic matrices
- Excellent hydrophobic properties for moisture resistance
- Outstanding heat resistance for high-temperature processing
- Extremely low volatile content (≤0.3% at 105°C)
- High rutile content (≥96.5%) for maximum durability
Recommended Applications
- High-Concentration Masterbatches: Ideal for TiO₂ masterbatches requiring high loading levels while maintaining excellent dispersion
- Consumer Electronic Plastics: Provides the premium appearance required for electronics housings and components
- Automotive Plastics: Excellent for interior and exterior automotive parts requiring weatherability
- Packaging Materials: Food-grade compatible for rigid and flexible packaging applications
- Engineering Plastics: Superior performance in technical plastic components
- Specific Polymer Systems:
- Polypropylene (PP) - Excellent dispersion in both homo- and copolymers
- Polystyrene (PS) - Maintains clarity in transparent applications
- ABS - Provides bright white coloration with excellent impact strength retention
- PVC - Both rigid and flexible formulations, including outdoor applications
- Polyethylene (PE) - For film, blow molding, and injection molding grades
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
TiO2 Content | ≥97.5% |
Rutile Content | ≥96.5% |
Brightness CIE L* | ≥96.7 |
Tone CIE b | ≤2.1 |
Tinting Strength (Reynolds) | ≥2000 |
Blue Undertone (SCX) | ≥4.4 |
Relative Humidity (105°C) | ≤0.3% |
Oil Absorption (g/100g) | ≤15 |
pH Value | 6.5-8.5 |
Sieve Residual (45μm) | ≤0.01% |
Posttreatment | Aluminum & Organic |
Bulk Density (kg/m3) | 800 |
Weatherability | B (Good) |
Classification (ASTM D476) | II |
Classification (ISO 591-1:2000) | R1 |
CAS No. | 13463-67-7 |
Performance Advantages
- Processing Benefits: Excellent thermal stability allows for processing at high temperatures without degradation
- Dispersion Quality: Superior dispersibility reduces processing time and energy consumption
- Color Performance: Blue undertone provides brighter, cleaner whites compared to yellow-toned alternatives
- Moisture Resistance: Hydrophobic surface treatment minimizes moisture absorption in humid environments
- Polymer Compatibility: Specially formulated surface treatment ensures excellent compatibility with various polymer systems
- Consistency: Tight quality control ensures batch-to-batch consistency in coloration and performance
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