Ti-Pure™ R-103

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Titanium Compounds

Chemical Name

Titanium dioxide

Pigment Type

Inorganic Pigments

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Pigment

Technologies

Pigments & Colorants,

Plastics

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments

Inorganic Pigments

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Pigments & Colorants

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Easier Processing,

Excellent Opacity,

Good Color Stability,

Good Dispersibility,

Good UV Stability,

Good Weather Stability

Product Highlights

The exceptional blueness of Ti-Pure™ R-103 is of particular value in naturally colored resin systems like ABS. As much as 30% less TiO₂ can be used to achieve finished product requirements compared to neutral undertone pigments.

Value of Blue Undertone in “Colored” Resin Exhibits Prepared in Cycloac® TD 1001 ABD

The unique alumina surface treatment of Ti-Pure™ R-103 provides excellent discoloration resistance.

The volatility of R-103 allows acceptable processing in all applications except high temperature thin PE cast film or PE extrusion coating. For these demanding applications, Ti-Pure™ grades R-101, R-104, or R-350 are recommended.

Ti-Pure™ R-103 is excellent in polyolefin or engineering resin applications requiring high opacity strength, very blue tint, excellent dispersion, and discoloration resistance. Ti-Pure™ R-103’s surface treatment allows its use in lead-stabilized PVC systems, while still providing controlled chalking in exterior PVC applications.

Ti-Pure™ R-103 surface treatment makes it a preferred choice in liquid systems such as plastisols, liquid colorants, etc. Its blue tinted value and high tint strength in plastics products coupled with its ease of dispersion into liquid systems makes Ti-Pure™ R-103 a very good grade for liquid colorant concentrates, flexible PVC, and PVC plastisol applications.

Optical Properties

Ti-Pure™ R-103 Discoloration Resistance in HALS Stabilized LDPE

Thermo-Gravimetric Measurement of TiO₂ Volatility

 

 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior,

Seating

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Glazing & Window Elements

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Fence, Decks & Rails,

Pipes & Plumbing,

Siding & Trim

Consumer Goods — Footwear

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Interior Parts,

Decking,

Fencing,

Footwear,

Pipes,

Seats,

Siding Applications,

Window Profiles

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion,

Extrusion Coating

Properties

Color

White

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
TiO₂ Content	min. 96	wt%	—
Alumina Content	max. 3.2	wt%	—
Organic Treatment (Carbon)	0.2	wt%	—
Specific Gravity	4.1	—	—
pH Value (Aqueous Slurry)	6.5	—	—
Resistance (Aqueous Slurry)	min. 4	k ohm-cm	—

General Properties

Opacity Strength	High
Undertone Tint	Very Blue
Dispersibility in (Plasticized Vinyl)	Very Good
Dispersibility in (Plasticizers)	Fair
Dispersibility in (Dry Blending Operations)	Good
Dispersibility in (Melt Compounding)	Excellent
Flocculation Resistance	Very Good
Discoloration Resistance	Excellent
Weathering Resistance	Good

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

NSF Approved

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Packaging Type

Bags,

Totes (IBC)

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

Ti-Pure™ R-103 rutile titanium dioxide is available in two recyclable package types to meet your needs:

• 25 kg polyethylene bags
• 1 metric ton (1,000 kg) flexible intermediate bulk containers