Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Pigment Type
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Key Features
- High Gloss
- Careful control of the TiO2 particle size during manufacture of R-706 results in exceptional gloss performance. R-706 has a tight particle size distribution, resulting in less oversized particles that detract from gloss.
- Super Durability
- Unique encapsulation of the TiO2 particle by a continuous coating of silica (SiO2) is responsible for the excellent durability of R-706. Florida exposure data for R-706 shows excellent gloss retention and chalk resistance.
- Excellent Dispersibility
- The alumina (Al2O3) surface treatment reduces the contact between TiO2 particles, resulting in excellent dispersion of R-706 in solventborne systems. To further enhance dispersion, we apply an organic treatment during manufacture.
- Easy Wet-in
- Novel precipitation of the silica and alumina surface treatments result in the low oil absorption properties of R-706 that are responsible for its excellent wet-in. Less power required for R-706 wet-in could result in productivity gains and capacity increases.
- Good Hiding
- The low surface treatment levels, 3% amorphous silica and 2.5% alumina, result in a high TiO2 content for R-706, contributing to good hiding. The mean particle size of R-706 approaches the optimum particle size for scattering efficiency.
- Blue Undertone
- Small particle size TiO2 grades scatter blue light more effectively than larger particle size grades and hence have a bluer undertone. The bluer undertone of R-706 imparts a brighter, cleaner tint.
- High Gloss
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Coating Type
Properties
- Physical Form
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Amorphous Silica Content | 3.0 | wt% | — |
| TiO₂ Content | min. 93 | wt% | — |
| Alumina Content | 2.5 | wt% | — |
| Silica Content | 3.0 | wt% | — |
| Specific Gravity | 4.0 | — | — |
| Bulking Value | 0.25 | L/kg | — |
| Organic Treatment | Yes | — | — |
| Color | 99.4 | — | CIE L* |
| Mean Particle Size | 0.36 | μm | — |
| Oil Absorption | 13.9 | — | — |
| pH Value | 8.2 | — | — |
| Resistance (at 30°C) | 10.0 | k-ohm | — |
| Carbon Black Undertone | 13.8 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
- Ti-Pure™ R-706 is available in 25-kg paper bags and semi-bulk containers (1/2 and 1 metric ton).
- Water slurries are available in some regions in truckload shipments (15 metric ton) and railcar (67 metric ton).
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
The shelf life of Ti-Pure™ TiO2 is indefinite as long as the material is kept from direct contact with moisture.