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
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Excellent Dispersion Properties
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Consistent Gloss Performance
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Reliable Weather Resistance
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Bright Blue-Toned Whiteness
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.
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.
- Residential and commercial building projects
- Institutional facilities coatings
- Industrial equipment coatings
- Decorative finishes requiring long-term reliability
- Advanced coating technologies for sustainability and superior aesthetics
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
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What is R-985 titanium dioxide and what process is it produced by?
R-985 is a high-performance rutile titanium dioxide pigment produced via the chloride process. It features a multi-layer inorganic surface treatment using zirconia, alumina, and organic compounds, resulting in a TiO2 content of ≥95.0% and a rutile content of ≥99.9%.
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What are the main application areas for R-985?
R-985 is primarily used in architectural coatings for interior and exterior surfaces, as well as industrial protective and decorative coatings. Typical applications include residential and commercial buildings, institutional facilities, industrial equipment finishes, and high-quality decorative systems.
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Is R-985 compatible with both water-based and solvent-based coating formulations?
Yes. R-985 maintains reliable and consistent performance across both water-based and solvent-based coating systems. Its excellent dispersion characteristics and stable chemical properties make it highly adaptable to a wide range of formulation types and manufacturing processes.
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What are the key performance advantages of R-985 compared to standard TiO2 pigments?
R-985 offers several key advantages: high hiding power (tinting strength ≥121), bright blue-toned whiteness (L* ≥99), excellent dispersibility (≥6.50), low oil absorption (≤17 g/100g), and a fine mean particle size of 0.25 μm. These properties combine to deliver superior opacity, gloss, and color clarity in finished coatings.
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How does the surface treatment of R-985 contribute to its weather resistance?
The optimized multi-layer inorganic surface treatment — comprising zirconia, alumina, and organic components — creates a durable protective shell around each TiO2 particle. This significantly enhances UV resistance, reduces photocatalytic activity, and ensures long-term stability of the pigment under diverse outdoor environmental conditions.
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Can R-985 be integrated into automated coating production lines?
Absolutely. R-985 is specifically designed for seamless integration into automated coating production systems. Its rapid dispersion, stable chemical properties, and consistent physical parameters ensure smooth operation from material dosing through to final packaging, helping manufacturers improve efficiency and reduce processing time and energy consumption.
