0102030405
R-985 Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment from China - Top Quality Supplier & Factory for Industrial Coatings
Application Industries
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.
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.
🎨 High Hiding Power
✨ Excellent Gloss
🌤️ Weather Resistant
⚙️ Easy Dispersion
🏳️ Blue-Toned Whiteness
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 interior & exterior coatings
- Institutional facility architectural finishes
- Industrial equipment and machinery protective coatings
- Decorative finishes requiring long-term reliability and durability
- Advanced coating formulations meeting sustainability and superior aesthetics standards
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
Q
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 production method, combined with a carefully engineered inorganic surface treatment using zirconia, alumina, and organic compounds, results in a product with superior purity, consistent particle size, and excellent functional properties for coating applications.
Q
What types of coatings is R-985 suitable for?
R-985 is suitable for a wide range of coating applications, including architectural coatings for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings (both interior and exterior), as well as industrial protective and decorative coatings such as equipment finishes, machinery coatings, and maintenance systems. It performs reliably in both water-based and solvent-based formulations.
Q
What is the TiO2 content and rutile purity 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. It meets international standards including ISO591-1: R2 and ASTM D-476-84: II(TV).
Q
How does R-985 perform in terms of dispersion and processing efficiency?
R-985 offers excellent dispersion characteristics with a dispersibility value of ≥6.50 and a mean particle size of 0.25 μm. Its rapid and uniform dispersion allows for seamless integration into automated coating production lines, reducing processing time and energy consumption, and contributing to more efficient manufacturing operations.
Q
What weather resistance and durability does R-985 offer?
The optimized inorganic surface treatment of R-985 provides reliable weather resistance and long-term durability under a wide range of environmental conditions. This makes it particularly well suited for exterior architectural coatings and industrial protective systems exposed to UV radiation, moisture, and temperature fluctuations.
Q
What are the key optical properties of R-985?
R-985 features a high tinting strength of ≥121, a brightness value (L*) of ≥99, and a distinctive blue-toned whiteness that enhances color clarity and visual quality in coating systems. Its low oil absorption (≤17 g/100g) further supports high-quality formulation with excellent gloss and hiding power.