Sulphate processPlastics & polymers

R-2290

Si., Al., treated sulphate process rutile grade with excellent weatherability and blue undertone

TINOX® R-2290 is a rutile pigment specially designed for plastics with inorganic and very hydrophobic organic posttreatment. It has a blue undertone and excellent opacity and gloss. Excellent weatherability, low volatile, high-temperature resistance and excellent processability.

Key properties
Excellent weatherability (A)Excellent dispersibilityExcellent heat resistanceStrong blue undertoneExcellent processabilityExtremely low volatile

Technical specifications

ParameterValue
TiO₂ content %92.0 Min
Rutile content %96.5 Min
Powder brightness L*96.7 Min
b*2.1 Max
Tinting strength (Reynold)2000 Min
Blue undertone [SCX]4.4 Min
Rel. humidity (105°C)0.3 Max
Oil absorption [g/100g]19.0 Max
pH Value6.5–8.5
Sieve residual % (45µm)0.01 Max
Surface treatmentAl., Organic, Si.
Bulk density [kg/m³]800
WeatherabilityA
ASTM D-476
ISO 591-1:2000R2

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