Since 1970
Since 1970
Ti-Pure™ R-104 | Premium Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment for Plastics
Ti-Pure™ R-104 is a high-performance rutile titanium dioxide (TIO) pigment manufactured via the advanced chloride process, specifically engineered for highly loaded thermoplastic masterbatches. Delivering an exceptional minimum of 97% purity, it combines high tinting strength with a distinct blue undertone to create bright, clean color profiles. Designed to ensure maximum dispersibility with minimal impact on melt flow, Ti-Pure™ R-104 provides outstanding lacing resistance during high-temperature extrusion coating and cast film applications, making it a critical asset for professional plastic color formulators.
Product Overview
Ti-Pure™ R-104 is an industrial-grade, dry white powder rutile titanium dioxide ($\text{TiO}_2$) pigment explicitly optimized for the plastics compounding and masterbatch industries. Produced via a rigorous chloride manufacturing process, this high-efficiency pigment is engineered to overcome the common viscosity and processing hurdles associated with highly concentrated thermoplastic systems.
The primary structural benefit of Ti-Pure™ R-104 is its unique surface chemistry, which combines an alumina barrier with a specialized organic carbon treatment. This composition allows plastic formulators to achieve extremely high pigment loading levels while maintaining excellent melt flow dynamics and superb dispersibility. Additionally, it offers critical thermal protection, yielding excellent lacing resistance during demanding, high-temperature extrusion and cast film processing.
Minimal Effect on Melt Flow: Specially optimized to dissolve processing bottlenecks, allowing high concentrations of pigment to blend into thermoplastic masterbatches without degrading polymer flow properties.
Outstanding Lacing Resistance: Provides excellent defense against lacing (thinning or breaking of the polymer web) during volatile, high-temperature extrusion coating and thin cast film operations.
High Opacity & Tint Strength: Delivers exceptional hiding power, allowing masterbatch producers to optimize pigment efficiency and reduce total dosage requirements.
Very Blue Undertone: Features a pronounced blue tint undertone, yielding cleaner, brighter, and visually superior white and tinted profiles in finished plastic components.
Superb Dispersibility: Exhibits excellent compounding behavior across both standard thermoplastic melting processes and dry-blending preparation operations.
Thermoplastic Masterbatches: High-concentration pigment masterbatches where maximized loading and fluid processing consistency are paramount.
Extrusion Coating & Cast Films: High-temperature processing configurations demanding high structural web integrity and lacing resistance.
PVC Compounding: Functions as a controlled "chalking" grade pigment within PVC applications to support specific surface breakdown mechanisms when required.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Titanium Dioxide ($\text{TiO}_2$) | 97 wt%, minimum |
| Alumina ($\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$) | 1.7 wt%, maximum |
| Organic Treatment | 0.3 wt% (measured as carbon) |
| Specific Gravity | 4.2 |
| Parameter | Performance Level |
| Opacity Strength | High |
| Undertone Tint | Very Blue |
| Dispersibility (Thermoplastics) | Excellent |
| Dispersibility (Dry Blending) | Excellent |
| Effect on Melt Flow | Minimal |
| Lacing Resistance | Excellent |
| Weathering Resistance | "Chalking" grade in PVC use |
Physical Form: Supplied as a fine, dry, ultra-white powder designed for seamless addition to automated industrial gravimetric feeders and dry-blending hoppers.
Handling & Shelf Life: Must be stored under dry, shaded conditions in tightly sealed original packaging to protect the organic surface treatment from moisture contamination.