Comparison

1071

Surface-treated anatase pigment for synthetic fibers and inks
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1171

Purified anatase pigment for decorative cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
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2043

Special rutile pigment for highly filled paint systems and plasters
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Applications

Acrylic, rayon and acetate fibers
UV-cured printing inks
Leather finishes
Masterbatches for polyester fibers
coloring pharmaceutical products
decorative cosmetics
personal care products
Matt architectural paints
Field marking paints
Synthetic resin plasters
Matt printing inks
Coatings for paper and board
Correction fluids

Properties

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displays excellent delustering efficiency and a neutral tone in fibers
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disperses readily
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shows minimum abrasion
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exhibits higher lightfastness than untreated anatase pigments
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provides good optical properties in coatings in combination with optical brighteners
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meets the purity requirements for titanium dioxide E171 in the EU* E171 is authorized for use in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (food and feed applications are not authorized in the European Union and Switzerland).
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meets the purity requirements for color additives according to FDA in the US*
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is certified according to Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 (in recent version)
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delivers excellent opacity in coatings above critical pigment volume concentration, making it very economical in use
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imparts high brightness and a warm tone
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disperses readily

Product characteristics

Production
anatase pigment produced by the sulfate process
Surface treatment
aluminum and silicon compounds
TiO2 content (DIN EN ISO 591)
≥ 96%
Production
purified anatase produced by the sulfate process
Surface treatment
none
TiO2 content (DIN EN ISO 591)
≥ 99%
Production
rutile pigment produced by the sulfate process
Surface treatment
aluminum and silicon compounds
TiO2 content (DIN EN ISO 591)
≥ 84%

Product safety and stewardship

KRONOS 2043 is designed for heavily filled systems, such as matt architectural paints and synthetic resin plasters. It imparts a warm tone, high brightness and shows excellent opacity in coating formulations above the critical pigment volume concentration, making it very economical in use.

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