How to Choose Rutile TiO₂ for Coatings
Side-by-side Comparison
| Dimension | Chloride process (M-350 / M-510 / M-896 / M-2377) | Sulfate process (M-996 / M-2196) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process | Chloride process | Sulfate process | — |
| CAS | 13463-67-7 | 13463-67-7 | Same CAS; pigment-grade titanium dioxide |
| REACH status | Registered under 01-2119489379-17-0039 | Registered under 01-2119489379-17-0039 | All six grades share the IKHLAS rutile TiO₂ REACH registration |
| Lead application sub-segment | Decorative paints, latex paints, weather-resistant architectural and industrial coatings | Durable industrial coatings, powder coatings, exterior architectural coatings | Per seo-content-blueprint.md “Coatings” row in the application matrix |
| Key strength | Low viscosity in water-based systems; high weather resistance; TMP-free surface treatments (M-510, M-350) | Zirconia- and alumina-treated rutile; durable gloss, brightness, and opacity (M-996) | Mirror the language from each product page's Quick Answer |
| Not recommended for | Applications requiring very high oil absorption values where sulfate-process surface chemistry is preferred (see shared SDS §9) | Low-viscosity water-based latex systems optimized for chloride-process dispersion (see shared SDS §9) | Neutral, SDS-citable; no comparative superlatives |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags, palletised, exported from Port Klang | 25 kg bags, palletised, exported from Port Klang | — |
| Available documents | TDS per grade + shared SDS where applicable; request via /documents/ | TDS per grade + grade-specific SDS; request via /documents/ | Per-grade TDS files: TDS_M-350*.pdf, TDS_M_510_.pdf, TDS_M-896.pdf, TDS_M_2377_.pdf, TDS_M_996.pdf, TDS_M-2196*.pdf |
How to choose
Choose a chloride-process grade (M-350 / M-510 / M-896 / M-2377) when the application is water-based, decorative, or requires high weather resistance
Chloride-process rutile grades from IKHLAS are TMP-free and engineered for water-based latex systems, decorative paints, and weather-resistant exterior and industrial coatings. M-350 is the IKHLAS lead grade for decorative paints and inks; M-510 for water-based interior and exterior wall latex paints; M-896 and M-2377 for durable chloride-process coatings.
Choose a sulfate-process grade (M-996 / M-2196) when the application is durable industrial, powder, or architectural coating
Sulfate-process rutile grades from IKHLAS are zirconia- and alumina-treated for durable gloss, brightness, and opacity in industrial coatings, powder coatings, and exterior and interior architectural coatings. M-996 is the lead recommendation for durable industrial and architectural coatings; M-2196 is suitable for related industrial applications.
Related Grades
Buyer FAQ
What is the main difference between chloride-process and sulfate-process rutile TiO2?
Chloride-process rutile is engineered for water-based, decorative, and weather-resistant coating systems (M-350 / M-510 / M-896 / M-2377). Sulfate-process rutile is zirconia- and alumina-treated for durable gloss, brightness, and opacity in industrial, powder, and architectural coatings (M-996 / M-2196). Both families share CAS 13463-67-7 and EU REACH registration 01-2119489379-17-0039.
Which is more suitable for outdoor coatings?
Both families serve outdoor coatings. M-510 (chloride-process, TMP-free) is the IKHLAS grade recommended for water-based interior and exterior wall latex paints (per M-510 Quick Answer and TDS). M-996 (sulfate-process, zirconia/alumina-treated) is the IKHLAS grade recommended for durable exterior and interior architectural coatings (per M-996 Quick Answer and TDS). Choose by the binder system (water-based vs solvent / powder) and the durability profile required.
Do you provide samples for all six recommended coatings grades?
Yes. Email ikhlastic@gmail.com with the grade(s) of interest (M-350, M-510, M-996, M-896, M-2196, M-2377), your application sub-segment, and destination country. Our team will confirm sample availability and TDS/SDS by reply within one business day.
What factors should I consider when choosing a rutile grade?
Per the coatings application landing and the shared SDS §9, the four procurement-decisive factors are: TiO2 content (all six grades ≥ 92.5% per TDS), surface treatment (chloride grades are TMP-free zirconium/aluminum/organic; sulfate grades are zirconia/alumina dual-treated), oil absorption (all six ≤ 20 g/100 g), and REACH status (all six grades share registration 01-2119489379-17-0039). Application sub-segment (interior, exterior, industrial, architectural) drives the final selection.