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HITOX® GRAY, the unique Gray Pigment, is a high quality, cost effective gray colored Rutile titanium dioxide. HITOX® GRAY will reduce the amount of expensive organic and inorganic pigments as well as replace some of the expensive white titanium dioxide in selected formulations. It is commonly used in paints and coatings (architectural, industrial, metal finishes, powder coating, coil backers, primers, wood coatings and other types of solvent and water base paint), caulks, sealants, floor tiles, PVC and other plastics.

Color: Grey

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Titanium Compounds

End Uses: Coil Coating, Powder Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Particle Size: 1.0 - 1.0 microns

Synonyms: TiO2, Titania, Titanium Peroxide

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Pigment Type
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
13463-67-7
EC No.
236-675-5

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Crystal FormRutile
Median Particle Diameter1μm
Surface Area16m²/gm
Oil Absorption24g. Oil/100g
Hegman Grind6.5 – 7.0
Mesh Retention (+325)max. 0.01%
Specific Gravity4
Bulk Density (Loose)640kg/m³
Bulk Density (Tap)1100kg/m³
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
TiO₂91%
Fe₃O₄ (Composed of FeO 0.80%, Fe₂O₃ 2.50%)3.3%
SiO₂1.5%
Al₂O₃0.4%
Loss on Ignition - LOI2.2%
Moisture Content at 110°Cmax. 1.00%
pH Value6.5 – 7.5