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Explore our premium white titanium dioxide pigment grades — engineered for high-performance paper coating applications with superior whiteness, opacity and dispersibility.
Anatase Titanium Dioxide Pigment TA-100 — High-Quality Whiteness for Paper Coatings
Rutile Titanium Dioxide CR-510 — High-Quality Pigment for Paper Coating Applications
Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment TR-215 — Optimized for Paper Coating Opacity
Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment FR-767 — Premium Grade for Paper & Specialty Coatings
White titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment is the most widely used white pigment in the global paper and paperboard coating industry. With an exceptionally high refractive index of approximately 2.7, TiO₂ delivers unmatched light scattering efficiency, enabling paper manufacturers to achieve brilliant whiteness, high opacity, and superior brightness even at lower coating weights.
In paper coating formulations, TiO₂ pigment acts as the primary opacifying agent. It is blended into coating slurries alongside clay, calcium carbonate, starch binders, and latex to form the coating color applied to base paper. The result is a smooth, printable surface with outstanding ink receptivity — critical for high-quality commercial printing, packaging, and specialty papers.
Both anatase and rutile crystal forms of TiO₂ are used in paper coatings, each offering distinct advantages. Anatase grades provide a cooler, bluer-white tone ideal for writing and printing papers, while rutile grades offer superior durability and higher refractive index for premium packaging applications.
TiO₂ delivers ISO brightness values exceeding 96–98%, producing ultra-white coated paper surfaces that meet the highest standards for commercial printing and packaging.
With the highest refractive index among white pigments, TiO₂ ensures complete substrate coverage at minimal coating weights, reducing raw material costs while maximizing print quality.
Our surface-treated TiO₂ grades are engineered for easy dispersion in aqueous coating slurries, ensuring uniform particle distribution and stable coating rheology.
TiO₂-coated paper surfaces exhibit improved ink holdout and color gamut, enabling vivid, sharp print reproduction for high-resolution commercial printing applications.
Rutile TiO₂ grades provide excellent UV resistance, protecting coated paper products from yellowing and degradation during storage and end-use exposure.
TiO₂ is chemically inert, non-toxic, and compliant with food-contact packaging regulations, making it the preferred white pigment for food-grade paper and board applications.
White TiO₂ pigment is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Different paper coating segments demand specific grades, particle sizes, and surface treatments to achieve optimal performance.
The global TiO₂ market for paper coatings is undergoing significant transformation driven by sustainability imperatives, digital disruption, and evolving end-use demands.
Paper manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce TiO₂ loading through improved dispersion technology and co-pigment systems. Surface-engineered TiO₂ with organic coatings achieves equivalent opacity at 10–15% lower dosage, reducing both cost and environmental footprint.
The explosive growth of e-commerce has driven unprecedented demand for high-quality coated packaging board. TiO₂-coated corrugated liners and folding boxboard are essential for brand-differentiated packaging that performs in high-speed digital and flexographic printing.
Emerging nano-scale TiO₂ formulations are enabling multifunctional paper coatings with photocatalytic, antimicrobial, and self-cleaning properties — opening new markets in hygiene, medical, and smart packaging applications.
China, India, and Southeast Asia account for over 55% of global paper production growth. Chinese TiO₂ manufacturers have achieved world-class quality standards, offering competitive pricing and reliable supply chains that global paper mills increasingly rely upon.
The shift toward digital and inkjet printing demands new TiO₂ coating formulations with optimized porosity, surface charge, and particle size distribution to achieve superior ink adhesion and color fidelity on coated paper substrates.
Post-pandemic supply chain disruptions have accelerated the trend toward regional TiO₂ sourcing. Paper mills are diversifying supplier bases and building strategic inventory buffers, creating opportunities for suppliers with robust warehousing and flexible MOQ capabilities.
Despite decades of research into alternative white pigments — including precipitated calcium carbonate, kaolin, and barium sulfate — titanium dioxide remains the only pigment capable of delivering the combination of high refractive index, fine particle size, chemical stability, and regulatory compliance demanded by modern paper coating operations. Its unmatched light-scattering efficiency means that even small additions produce dramatic improvements in paper brightness and opacity, making TiO₂ the most cost-effective opacifier per unit of optical performance.
Asia Pacific Chemical (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is a specialized titanium dioxide pigment supplier and manufacturer serving global paper, coatings, plastics, and ink industries. Founded in 2010, the company has grown from a distribution agency into a vertically integrated operation combining multi-source distribution, own-brand production, and technical services.
Our leadership team brings deep production technology backgrounds from the TiO₂ manufacturing sector, enabling us to provide formulation-level technical support to paper mill customers — from coating color optimization to dispersion troubleshooting and regulatory compliance guidance.
With 2,000 tons of warehousing capacity and partnerships with multiple leading TiO₂ manufacturers, we deliver consistent quality, flexible order quantities, and reliable lead times to paper coating customers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Founder enters the titanium dioxide industry in a production technology role, gaining deep expertise in TiO₂ manufacturing principles and paper coating application requirements.
Asia Pacific Chemicals officially established, independently distributing products from multiple leading manufacturers to global customers across paper, coatings, and plastics sectors.
First own-brand production line launched. Comprehensive quality testing laboratory and 2,000-ton modern warehousing system established. Multi-engine model of distribution, production, and technical services formed.
Multi-channel supply mechanism: Partnering with multiple leading manufacturers
Own-brand production capacity: Flexible MOQ and stable delivery times
Standardized inventory advantage: 2,000-ton warehousing capacity supports rapid delivery
Own standardized testing laboratory for TiO₂ pigment characterization
Full-process quality control from raw material intake, production, and final shipment
Strict adherence to industry standards to ensure batch-to-batch stability for paper coating customers
Leaders possess production technology backgrounds in TiO₂ manufacturing
Formulation and dispersion optimization for paper coating color systems
Solve application pain points: Lab color values, hiding power, dispersibility, and coating rheology
Covering multiple models of Anatase and Rutile TiO₂ products
Meeting the needs of high, medium, and low-end paper coating markets
Supporting customized grade selection solutions for specific paper coating applications
Products exported to global paper and coatings markets with full trade compliance
Rapid communication, post-sale follow-up, and technical support for paper mill customers
Helping customers reduce TiO₂ costs and improve coated paper product competitiveness
Take a virtual tour of our TiO₂ production and quality control facilities — built to deliver consistent, high-performance pigments for paper coating applications worldwide.
Become a leading titanium dioxide solutions provider in Asia-Pacific, serving the world's most demanding paper coating and specialty applications.
Deliver higher value to global clients with stable quality, technical expertise, and professional services tailored to paper coating requirements.
Integrity · Expertise · Innovation · Win-Win — the principles guiding every TiO₂ solution we deliver to paper manufacturers worldwide.
Making Titanium Dioxide more Customer-Oriented.
Winning Trust through Expertise, Building the Future with Quality.
Explore our full portfolio of anatase and rutile titanium dioxide pigments — engineered for paper coatings, packaging, plastics, inks, and specialty applications.
Anatase TiO₂ TA-100 — High-Quality Whiteness for Paper Coatings
Rutile TiO₂ CR-510 — High-Quality Pigment for Paper Coating Applications
Rutile TiO₂ TR-215 — Optimized Opacity for Paper Coating
Rutile TiO₂ FR-767 — Premium Grade for Paper & Specialty Coatings
Anatase TiO₂ TA-100 — High Purity & Glossy for Interior Coatings & Paper
Rutile TiO₂ NTR-606 — Factory Direct, High-Quality for Paper Coating
Rutile TiO₂ NTR-606 — Durable TiO₂ Pigment for Paper & Packaging
Rutile TiO₂ BLR-895 — Premium Grade for Paper Coatings Applications