Rutile Titanium Dioxide DR‑945: High-Performance for Severe Environments
DR‑945 is a high-quality rutile pigment produced through the chloride process, with silica/alumina surface treatments, providing superior optical performance and resistance.
Main Specifications:
* TiO₂ content: ~92 %
* Rutile crystalline phase: ~99 %
* Low oil absorption; excellent dispersibility
* Packaging: 25 kg bags; variants also in big bags on pallets
* Exceptional whiteness and gloss
* High tinting strength and hiding power
* Excellent heat stability and weather resistance
* Bluish undertone coveted in high-end coatings
* Wide compatibility—plastics, PVC, ABS, automotive, industrial coatings, and inks
Best Suited For:
* Exterior architectural and industrial coatings requiring high durability
* Automotive finishes and powder coatings with long-term UV resistance
* Outdoor plastics that need color retention and gloss stability
* Premium inks where print brightness and print clarity are essential
DR‑945 is best when aesthetic value and long-term performance take precedence over costs.
2. Rutile Titanium Dioxide DR‑2400: Developed for Plastics & Masterbatches
DR‑240 is sulphate-processed rutile pigment, specifically developed for use in plastics, with both inorganic and organic post-treatment for better processability.
Technical Highlights:
* TiO₂ content: ~90 %
* Rutile richness: >90 %
* Good dispersion in polyolefin and PVC
* Low oil absorption, good flowability
Key Advantages:
* High opacity and hiding power
* Smooth dispersion allowing easy coloration of plastics
* Good powder flow; low processing troubles
* Cost-effective for cost-conscious, large-volume plastic and masterbatch production
Best Applications:
* Polyolefin films, rigid/flexible PVC items, masterbatch
* Extrusion, injection molding, and blown film processing
For plastics production where high opacity, good processing, and cost-effectiveness are required, DR‑2400 is the best.
3. Rutile Titanium Dioxide DR‑2100: General-purpose Pigment for Coatings and Inks
DR‑2100 is a sulphate-route rutile TiO₂ that is specially formulated for coatings, inks, and general-use formulations. With a content of \\~94 % TiO₂ and more than 98 % rutile purity, it balances performance and economy.
Performance Characteristics:
* Excellent hide and tint strength
* Satisfactory gloss properties
* Smooth waterborne and solventborne system dispersion
* Service life of long duration even under indoor/outdoor applications
Main Uses Include:
* Industrial coatings and emulsion (e.g. coil, road-marking, wood)
* Offset, flexo, gravure and screen printing inks
* Powder coatings
DR‑2100 is an ideal choice for producers seeking a general-purpose TiO₂ grade that offers improved finish quality without high premium processing cost.
4. Anatase Titanium Dioxide SA‑216: Specialty Grade for Mild Applications
SA‑216 is Sukhmani Impex's anatase type of TiO₂, optimized for interior paints, inks, soap, rubber, building materials, and linoleum
Specifications & Properties:
* Content of TiO₂: ~98.25 %
* Purity of Anatase: >98 %
* Dispersion of fine pigment in waterborne systems
Advantages:
* Outstanding brightness and tinting strength
* Compatibility with a variety of media
* High hiding power in thin-film-thickness applications
* Economical for products that do not need to withstand severe weathering
Common Use Instances:
* Interior wall paints and decorative finishes
* Printing inks and aqueous formulations
* Construction materials, rubber goods, and soap where full durability isn’t critical
SA‑216 is the best fit for cost-sensitive, waterborne or indoor-grade formulations where brightness and opacity matter first.
Choosing the Right Grade: A Decision Matrix
Here’s how to evaluate the best TiO₂ grade for your application:
Grade | Crystalline Form | TiO₂ % | Rutile % / Anatase | Key Traits | Recommended Applications |
DR‑945 | Rutile (Chloride) | ~92 | ~99 % Rutile | Premium gloss, UV durability, strong hiding | Exterior paints, automotive, plastics, inks |
DR‑2400 | Rutile (Sulphate) | \~90 | >90 % Rutile | Outstanding processability, flow, transparency | Plastics & masterbatch manufacture |
DR‑2100 | Rutile (Sulphate) | \~94 | >98 % Rutile | Balanced gloss, tint strength, dispersion | Paints, coatings, printing inks |
SA‑216 | Anatase (Sulphate) | ~98.25 | >98 % Anatase | High brightness, interior use, opacity | Interior paints, inks, soap, rubber, construction |
Application Scenarios & Recommendation
High-End Architectural/Industrial Paints or Automotive Finishes:
Select DR‑945: Its chloride process and high-end surface treatment provide maximum gloss, weather ability, and tint strength
Plastic & Masterbatch Production:
Choose DR‑2400, with outstanding flowability, oil absorption, and pigmentation in high volume systems.
General-Purpose Paints and Printing Inks:
Choose DR‑2100, with a very good combination of gloss, hiding power, tint strength, and economic performance for water and solvent systems.
Interior-Grade Coatings, Inks, or Building Materials:
SA‑216 is best where brightness, opacity, and cost-effectiveness are required without calling for outdoor durability.
Safety, Packaging & Quality Control
Packaging: Standard 25 kg bags; available in big-bag form on pallets with polyethylene shrink wrap on request.
Safety Measures: Products inert and low-hazard, but dust handling practices (respiratory protection, no hooks, wash hands) are suggested; Safety Data Sheets available.
Quality Assurance: Produced under certified quality-management systems with stringent process control and consistency checks.
Why Sukhmani Impex?
Established in 1999 and based out of Ludhiana, Sukhmani Impex is a reliable global distributor of TiO₂, catering to Indian, USA, South Africa, Brazil, Egyptian, Japanese, Germany and other
markets (Indian Construction Industry]). Their offerings comprise both high-performance rutile grades (DR‑945, DR‑2100, DR‑2400) as well as specialized anatase grade (SA‑216), appropriate for various industrial applications
How to Proceed with Selection
1. Identify your formulation type: water- or solvent-based, plastic resin or coating.
2. Determine performance requirements: UV stability, gloss, brightness, hiding power.
3. Verify processing conditions: oil absorption, dispersion characteristics, fluidity.
4. Ask for samples: Sukhmani Impex provides sample testing and price quotation.
5. Verify packaging & logistics: standard 25 kg bags or bulk big bags, worldwide shipment.
Conclusion:
Choosing the appropriate grade of Titanium cha
Dioxide assures optimum product performance, cost-effectiveness, and formulation stability. This is the overview:
DR-945: delivers leading-edge durability, gloss, and tint strength for demanding industrial and architectural coatings.
DR-2400: is designed specifically for plastics and masterbatch production with high focus on process efficiency and opacity.
DR-2100: is a rutile general-purpose grade with balanced optical performance for paints and inks.
SA-216: is an anatase-grade with high brightness and opacity for interior, aqueous, or economic-use applications.
