KRONOS 2044

Special rutile grade for matt architectural paints and inks, free of TMP- and TME

Applications

  • Matt architectural paints
  • Paper coatings
  • Matt printing inks
  • Wallpaper coatings

Properties

  • TMP- and TME-free
  • delivers greater opacity and tinting strength at high pigment volume concentrations than rutile pigments with less inorganic surface treatment
  • imparts high brightness and a neutral tone
  • improves the brightness and opacity of paper coatings
  • disperses readily
  • lends coatings excellent exterior durability
  • has a higher water and dispersant demand than standard grades

Product characteristics

Production rutile pigment produced by the sulfate process
Surface treatment aluminum and silicon compounds
TiO2 content (DIN EN ISO 591) ≥ 82%
Standard classification (DIN EN ISO 591-1) R 3
ASTM D 476 Type III
Density (DIN EN ISO 787-10)* 3.6 g/cm3
Bulking value* 0.27 l/kg (0.03 gal/lb)
Oil absorption (DIN EN ISO 787-5)* 43 g/100 g pigment
Color index Pigment White 6 (77891)
CAS No. 13463-67-7
REACH Registration No. 01-2119489379-17-xxxx

*Typical value