|
|
|
As a white pigment, TiO2
is widely used for its efficiency in scattering visible light, and imparting whiteness,
brightness, and high opacity when incorporated into a plastic
formulation.
Moreover, the ability of titanium dioxide to absorb UV light
energy can provide significant improvement in the weatherability and durability
of polymer products. This property has established the use of TiO2
in applications such as PVC window profiles, agricultural films, where chalking
stability and color retention are desired.
Figure 1 below shows major benefits and applications served by Titanium
dioxide.
Commercial grades of titanium dioxide are rarely pure. Most
consist in multilayer inorganic structures and, in some cases, an organic
treatments is deposited on the surfaces of the TiO2
particle to improve compatibility and dispersability.
In order to help you in your developments and in the selection
of the right grades, we offer you the following items:
- General
description of TiO2
- Main effects
provided by TiO2
- Informations on how to
compound and handle TiO2
- Applications of TiO2
in polymers such as PVC,
Polyolefins,
Styrenics and other.
| |
 If
you need fast and efficient assistance for your problems with Titanium Dioxide,
you are welcome to use
TechDirect , our free technical assistance provided with the help of an
expert in the field of Titanium Dioxide.
|
|
