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.
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 focused on sustainability and durability
- High-performance formulations demanding 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 (FAQ)
Q
What is R-985 titanium dioxide and what process is it made by?
R-985 is a high-performance rutile titanium dioxide pigment manufactured via the chloride process. It features a multi-layer inorganic surface treatment with zirconia, alumina, and organic components, resulting in outstanding dispersion, opacity, and weather resistance suitable for a wide range of coating applications.
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Is R-985 suitable for both water-based and solvent-based coating systems?
Yes. R-985 is compatible with both water-based and solvent-based formulations. Its engineered surface treatment and excellent dispersibility allow it to perform reliably across a broad range of coating systems, including architectural, protective, and decorative industrial coatings.
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What are the key performance advantages of R-985 compared to standard TiO2 grades?
R-985 offers a tinting strength of ≥121, a rutile content of ≥99.9%, and a mean particle size of 0.25 μm, delivering superior hiding power, bright blue-toned whiteness (L* ≥99), and low oil absorption (≤17 g/100g). These properties contribute to better coverage, reduced pigment loading, and improved overall coating efficiency.
Q
Can R-985 be integrated into automated coating production lines?
Absolutely. R-985's rapid dispersion characteristics and stable chemical properties make it highly suitable for automated production environments. It integrates smoothly into continuous coating lines, from raw material dosing through to final packaging, helping to minimize processing time and reduce energy consumption.
Q
What outdoor weathering performance can be expected from coatings formulated with R-985?
Coatings formulated with R-985 demonstrate strong weather resistance thanks to its optimized inorganic surface treatment. The product maintains consistent gloss, whiteness, and durability under a wide range of environmental conditions, making it well suited for exterior architectural surfaces and industrial equipment exposed to UV radiation, moisture, and temperature fluctuations.
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Which international standards does R-985 comply with?
R-985 meets the requirements of ISO 591-1: R2 and ASTM D-476-84: II(TV), confirming its classification as a rutile-type titanium dioxide pigment with high purity and performance consistency. These certifications support its use in quality-sensitive applications across global markets.
