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China R-985 Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment - Top Supplier & Factory for Superior Dispersion and Opacity
Application Industries
1. Architectural Coatings Sector Performance
R-985 is a high-performance rutile titanium dioxide pigment designed for architectural coatings. It delivers excellent coverage, long-lasting durability, and a clean blue-toned whiteness that enhances the visual appeal of both interior and exterior finishes. Its rapid dispersion and stable chemical properties allow for seamless integration into automated coating production lines, from material dosing to final packaging. The optimized inorganic surface treatment ensures consistent performance under a wide range of environmental conditions, making R-985 well suited for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
2. Industrial Coatings Sector Performance
R-985 provides exceptional opacity and gloss for protective and decorative industrial coatings, including equipment finishes, machinery coatings, and maintenance systems. Produced via the chloride process with carefully engineered surface treatment, it maintains reliable performance across water-based and solvent-based formulations. Its excellent dispersion characteristics help reduce processing time and energy use, contributing to more efficient and sustainable manufacturing operations.
| Typical Value | R-985 |
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| TiO2 Content % | ≥95.0 |
| Surface Treatment | Zirconia, Alumina, Organic |
| Identification | ISO591-1: R2; ASTM D-476-84: II(TV) |
| Rutile content, % | ≥99.9 |
| L* | ≥99 |
| PH | 7.5 |
| Tinting strength | ≥121 |
| Oil absorption, g/100g | ≤17 |
| Specific gravity, g/cm³ | 4 |
| Dispersibility | ≥6.50 |
| Mean particle size, μm | 0.25 |
Product Performance
R-985 is recognized for its excellent dispersion properties, high hiding power, and consistent gloss performance. Its bright blue-toned whiteness enhances color clarity and visual quality in coating systems, while the inorganic surface treatment ensures reliable weather resistance and long-term durability. Combining strong aesthetic appeal with dependable functional performance, R-985 delivers consistent results across a variety of environmental conditions and application requirements.
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Excellent Dispersion Properties
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High Hiding Power
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Consistent Gloss Performance
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Reliable Weather Resistance
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Blue-Toned Bright Whiteness
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Long-Term Durability
Application Scope
R-985 is widely used in architectural coatings for both interior and exterior surfaces, as well as in industrial protective and decorative systems. Its combination of excellent whiteness, consistent gloss, easy processing, and strong weather resistance makes it a preferred choice for high-quality coating formulations. Typical applications include residential and commercial building projects, institutional facilities, industrial equipment coatings, and decorative finishes where reliability and long-term performance are key. With its balanced properties, R-985 supports the development of advanced coating technologies that meet evolving market needs for sustainability, durability, and superior aesthetics.
- Residential Building Coatings
- Commercial Building Projects
- Institutional Facilities
- Industrial Equipment Coatings
- Decorative Finishes
- Interior & Exterior Surfaces
- Protective Coating Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is R-985 titanium dioxide and how is it produced?
R-985 is a high-performance rutile titanium dioxide pigment manufactured using the chloride process. This advanced production method ensures high purity, consistent particle size distribution, and superior whiteness. The product undergoes carefully engineered inorganic surface treatment with zirconia and alumina, combined with an organic coating, to optimize its performance in a wide range of coating applications.
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Is R-985 compatible with both water-based and solvent-based coating formulations?
Yes. R-985 is designed to perform reliably in both water-based and solvent-based coating systems. Its optimized surface treatment and excellent dispersibility make it easy to incorporate into a broad variety of formulations, reducing processing time and ensuring consistent quality across different production environments.
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What makes R-985 suitable for architectural coatings?
R-985 delivers excellent coverage, long-lasting durability, and a clean blue-toned whiteness that enhances the visual appeal of both interior and exterior finishes. Its rapid dispersion and stable chemical properties allow seamless integration into automated coating production lines, making it ideal for residential, commercial, and institutional architectural projects.
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What are the key technical specifications of R-985?
R-985 features a TiO2 content of ≥95.0%, a rutile content of ≥99.9%, and a mean particle size of 0.25 μm. Its tinting strength is ≥121, L* value is ≥99, oil absorption is ≤17 g/100g, dispersibility is ≥6.50, and specific gravity is 4 g/cm³. The surface treatment includes zirconia, alumina, and organic components, with a pH of 7.5.
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How does R-985 contribute to sustainable and efficient manufacturing?
R-985's excellent dispersion characteristics help reduce processing time and energy consumption during production. Its stable chemical properties support reliable performance on automated production lines, minimizing waste and rework. These qualities make R-985 a practical choice for manufacturers focused on improving operational efficiency and meeting sustainability goals.
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What types of industrial applications is R-985 recommended for?
R-985 is well suited for a broad range of industrial applications, including equipment finishes, machinery coatings, and industrial maintenance systems. It is also used in decorative finishes and protective coating systems for institutional facilities and commercial buildings. Its balanced combination of high opacity, gloss, weather resistance, and processability makes it a preferred choice wherever long-term coating performance is required.