How to Choose Rutile Titanium Dioxide for Plastics
A current-TDS selection guide supporting the rutile titanium dioxide for plastics application page.
Quick Answer: Start with polymer type, carrier resin, processing route, pigment loading, final appearance, and exterior exposure. M-340, M-210, M-108, M-886, and M-200 cover distinct masterbatch, film, engineering-plastics, and exterior-PVC needs. Use current grade-specific TDS data to build a shortlist, then test under the actual extrusion or molding conditions.
Selection Workflow
- Step 1: Define the polymer, carrier resin, processing method, and pigment loading.
- Step 2: Separate film, extrusion, injection molding, engineering-plastics, and exterior-PVC requirements.
- Step 3: Compare moisture, oil absorption, treatment, and other properties only where stated in the TDS.
- Step 4: Shortlist grades using their TDS-listed applications rather than process alone.
- Step 5: Run production-relevant dispersion, surface-quality, color, and durability trials.
Current TDS Grade Comparison
| Grade | Process | TDS-listed applications | Selected current TDS data | Technical data sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-340 | Chloride process | High-concentration masterbatch; High-quality films; Silk and wire plastics; Injection plastics; Moderate-durability plastics; Rubber | TiO2 content: 97.0% typical (94.0% minimum); Rutile content: 100% typical (99.8% minimum); Oil absorption: 15.0 g/100 g typical | Request M-340 TDS |
| M-210 | Chloride process | Polyolefin masterbatch; Engineering plastics including PE, PP, and ABS; PS and copolymers; Rubber | TiO2 content: 96.5%; Rutile content: 99.9%; Tinting strength: 120% | Request M-210 TDS |
| M-108 | Sulfate process | Masterbatch and compounds; Polyolefin and PVC film; Plastics requiring high thermal stability | TiO2 content: 98%; Oil absorption: 15 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.4% maximum | Request M-108 TDS |
| M-886 | Chloride process | Polyolefin masterbatches; High-temperature extrusion coatings and cast films; Engineering plastics; Footwear | TiO2 content: 97%; Oil absorption: 12 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.4% maximum | Request M-886 TDS |
| M-200 | Chloride process | uPVC profiles, plates, and exterior furniture; PVC calendered films, including advertising film; Durable plastic masterbatch | TiO2 content: 92.5%; Rutile content: 99.9%; Tinting strength: 108% | Request M-200 TDS |
| M-2377 | Not stated in current TDS | Coatings and paints; Printing inks; Plastics; Rubber and paper | TiO2 content: 93.0% minimum; Rutile content: 97.0% minimum; Oil absorption: 16-20 g/100 g | Request M-2377 TDS |
| M-510 | Chloride process | Interior and exterior architectural coatings; Automotive OEM and refinish paints; Coil, anticorrosion, decorative, and powder coatings; Letterpress, offset, and intaglio printing inks; Engineering plastics, masterbatch, and profiles | TiO2 content: 94.5%; Rutile content: 99.9%; Tinting strength: 118% | Request M-510 TDS |
| M-350 | Chloride process | High-end decorative paints; Printing inks; Automotive paints; Industrial paints; Plastics | TiO2 content: 93.5% typical (92.5% minimum); Rutile content: 100% typical (99.0% minimum); Oil absorption: 18 g/100 g typical | Request M-350 TDS |
Values shown are taken from the current grade-specific TDS and are not a sales specification. Confirm formulation suitability and current document revision before purchasing.
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Buyer FAQ
Does this how to choose rutile tio2 for plastics guide identify one universal best grade?
No. It uses current TDS applications and properties to build a shortlist. The final choice depends on the buyer’s formulation, benchmark, processing conditions, and test results.
What should I do when a process or technical property is not stated?
Treat it as not stated. Do not infer a process, value, approval, or performance claim from another grade or from a general product family.
How can I request the current technical data sheet?
Use the grade-specific TDS links in the comparison table. The selected current document is provided by email after request.
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