KRONOS 2078

Untreated rutile pigment for vinyl flooring and interior architectural paints

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Applications

  • Thermoplastic compounds
  • Vinyl floorings
  • Roofing granules
  • Indoor emulsion paints
  • Interior powder coatings
  • Ceramic and electronic applications
  • Water-based traffic and zone paints (interior)

Properties

  • displays good opacity due to its high TiO2 content
  • imparts high brightness and a neutral tone in white applications
  • is readily dispersed
  • is recommended for interior use only

Product characteristics

Production rutile pigment produced by the sulphate process
Surface treatment none
TiO2 content (DIN EN ISO 591) ≥ 99%
Standard classification (DIN EN ISO 591-1) R1
ASTM D 476 Type II
Density (DIN EN ISO 787-10)* 4.2 g/cm3
Bulking value* 0.25 L/kg (0.03 gal/lb)
Oil absorption (DIN EN ISO 787-5)* 18 g/100 g pigment
Colour index Pigment White 6 (77891)
CAS No. 13463-67-7
REACH Registration No. 01-2119489379-17-xxxx

*Typical value