Category: Construction Industry

Titanium Dioxide

A premier pigment delivering exceptional whiteness, opacity, and UV protection for high-performance applications across multiple industries

Overview

Titanium Dioxide is a white, odourless, and tasteless inorganic compound used primarily as a pigment.

It is widely utilised in various industrial sectors, including construction, paints, coatings, and plastics. Its key attribute is its high refractive index, which provides superior opacity and brightness in products.


CAS Number 13463-67-7
Chemical Formula TiO₂
Concentrations Paints and Coatings: 10-25%; Construction materials: 1-10%; Cement and Mortar Additives: 1-5%
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Industrial Applications

Construction Industry

  • Opacifying agent: Acts as a colour agent, providing whiteness, brightness, and opacity to paints and coatings.
  • UV stabiliser: To stabilise the polymer against sunlight, preventing discolouration and weakening of the plastic over time.
  • Whitening additive: To enhance the whiteness of the material and provide a reflective finish of cement and mortar.

Cosmetics and Personal Care

  • UV Filter: Used in sunscreens to block UV radiation and protect the skin from harmful sun exposure.
  • Whitening agent: To provide a smooth, uniform finish and enhanced brightness in makeup products

Pharmaceuticals

  • Coating Agent: To provide a consistent appearance, protect active ingredients from light, and improve product identification of tablets and capsules

Food Industry

  • Colouring Agent (Food Additive): To enhance the visual appeal of processed foods

Paper Industry

  • Opacifying Agent: To improve paper opacity and gloss, particularly in high-quality paper and coated products

Plastics Industry (non-construction)

  • UV Stabilizer and Pigment: To prevent discolouration and degradation of consumer plastic products from UV exposure while providing a uniform colour.

Textiles Industry

  • Brightening Agent: To textile fibres to enhance whiteness and make fabrics more reflective

Ceramics Industry

  • Whitening agent: For bright, glossy finishes of tiles, porcelain, and decorative ceramics.

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