TINOX® R-2240 is a sulfate process rutile pigment designed for use in plastics. Have a inorganic aftercare as well as organic aftercare. TINOX® R-2240 offers outstanding performance in plastics applications with strong opacity, low oil absorption as well as good dispersion properties and good processability. TINOX® R-2280 is used in a variety of different plastics.

Color: White

Functions: Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Pigment Type
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Strong opacity and power of concealment
  • Good dispersibility
  • Strong dust traceability
  • Good processability

Applications & Uses

Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Masterbatch
  • Universal plastics
  • Powder coatings
  • ​​​​​​​Polyolefin
  • PVC

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
2000 II ISO 591-1R2
ASTM D476: 2000II
Bulk Density831.0
Dispersibility Hegman Scale (Polyethyleneglycole)min. 6.0
Oil Absorption (g/100g)max. 16
Powder Flowability2.1Ringscher Method ASTM D6773
Rel. Humidity (105°C)max. 0.50
Rutile Content min. 97.5
Surface TreatmentAl, Zr, Organic
TiO2 Content min. 96.0
Volatile (160 ℃)max. 0.70
Volatile (300 ℃)max. 1.10
Weather Resistance B
Whiteness Index [Berger]min. 70
Yellow Index [YI-313]max. 3.5
Oil absorptionmax. 16g/100g