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China R-985 Rutile Titanium Dioxide Suppliers - High-Quality Pigment from Factory for Coatings
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
- Excellent dispersion properties for efficient processing
- High hiding power and consistent gloss performance
- Bright blue-toned whiteness for superior color clarity
- Reliable weather resistance and long-term durability
- Compatible with both water-based and solvent-based systems
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R-985 titanium dioxide and how is it produced?
R-985 is a high-performance rutile titanium dioxide pigment manufactured via the chloride process. This production method, combined with a carefully engineered inorganic surface treatment using Zirconia, Alumina, and Organic compounds, ensures superior purity, consistency, and performance across a wide range of coating applications.
What types of coatings is R-985 suitable for?
R-985 is suitable for both architectural coatings (interior and exterior wall paints) and industrial coatings (equipment finishes, machinery coatings, and maintenance systems). It performs reliably in both water-based and solvent-based formulations.
What is the TiO2 content and rutile content of R-985?
R-985 contains a minimum TiO2 content of ≥95.0% and a rutile content of ≥99.9%, ensuring exceptional pigment purity and optical performance in demanding coating applications.
How does R-985 perform in terms of dispersion and processing efficiency?
R-985 features a dispersibility value of ≥6.50 and a mean particle size of 0.25 μm, enabling rapid and uniform dispersion in coating systems. This reduces processing time and energy consumption, making it well suited for automated, high-efficiency production lines.
Does R-985 offer good weather resistance for exterior applications?
Yes. The optimized inorganic surface treatment of R-985 provides reliable weather resistance and long-term durability, making it an excellent choice for exterior architectural coatings exposed to varying environmental conditions including UV radiation, moisture, and temperature changes.
What international standards does R-985 comply with?
R-985 meets the classification requirements of ISO 591-1: R2 and ASTM D-476-84: II(TV), confirming its compliance with internationally recognized standards for rutile titanium dioxide pigments used in coatings and related industries.