Panzhihua Dongfang Titanium Dioxide R-5566 is a high-performance rutile-grade TiO₂ pigment manufactured using the sulfate process. Its zirconia–alumina composite surface treatment helps improve pigment dispersion, optical performance, and durability.
With high whiteness, good gloss, strong hiding power, and weather resistance, R-5566 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including architectural and industrial coatings, powder coatings, printing inks, paper, rubber, and plastics. It helps manufacturers achieve the desired color consistency, opacity, and surface finish in various end products.
| Item | Index |
|---|---|
| TiO2 Content | 93% Min. |
| Rutile Content | 97% Min. |
| Inorganic Surface Treatment | Alumina, Zirconia |
| Organic Treatment | Yes |
| Particle size | 0.3um |
| Density | 4.0 g/cm3 |
| Oil absorption (DIN EN ISO 787-5) | 18-23 |
| Ph value | 6.5~8.5 |
Performance Features of Titanium Doxide R-5566
Superior Optical Properties. R-5566 titanium dioxide provides high tinting strength, hiding power (scattering power), brightness, and gloss for excellent finish appearance.
Excellent Durability. The inorganic coating enhances weather resistance and chalking resistance, suitable for exterior applications.
Outstanding Dispersibility. Exhibits easy and rapid wetting and dispersion in both water-based and solvent-based systems, improving production efficiency.
Good System Compatibility. A versatile pigment designed for a wide range of coating and ink systems.
Cost-effective and versatile. It also helps manufacturers optimize formulation costs while meeting the performance requirements of their end products.
Main Applications of R-5566 Pigment
(1) Architectural Coatings. R-5566 Titanium Dioxide can be used in interior wall paints, exterior coatings, emulsion paints, and other architectural coating formulations. Its whiteness, hiding power, and dispersion performance help manufacturers achieve uniform color and a consistent coating appearance. For exterior applications, formulators should also consider weather resistance, water resistance, and long-term durability.
(2) Industrial Coatings. This grade can be considered for selected industrial paints, protective coatings, and metal coating systems. Manufacturers should evaluate substrate type, application method, film thickness, and service environment to determine whether its optical properties and durability meet the requirements of the final coating.
(3) Powder Coatings. R-5566 can serve as a white pigment in powder coating formulations, helping achieve the required whiteness and opacity. Formulators should also assess its compatibility with resins, curing agents, and other additives. Extrusion, melt mixing, and curing conditions can influence the final coating’s appearance and performance.
(4) Printing Inks. R-5566 Titanium Dioxide can be considered for selected printing ink formulations that require white pigmentation, opacity, or color adjustment. Grade selection should account for the ink system, whether water-based or solvent-based, as well as the printing substrate, dispersion requirements, and desired print quality.
(5) Plastics and Masterbatch. In plastics processing, R-5566 can be evaluated for selected PE, PP, PVC, and other polymer formulations, including white masterbatch production. Proper pigment dispersion helps improve color uniformity, whiteness, and surface appearance.
Importers, coating manufacturers, plastics processors, and chemical distributors should confirm several details before placing an order.
– Product origin: Verify the manufacturer, brand, and exact R-5566 grade. Identical grade codes from different suppliers do not necessarily indicate identical product specifications.
– Technical documentation: Request the latest TDS, SDS, and batch COA. Check TiO₂ content, rutile content, pH, oil absorption, and surface-treatment information.
– Application suitability: Conduct laboratory trials to evaluate the pigment in the intended coating, ink, plastic, or paper formulation.
– Order requirements: Confirm packaging, quantity, quality standards, and batch acceptance criteria.
– Shipping arrangements: Agree on the delivery destination, trade terms, transportation method, lead time, and export documentation.