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