How to Choose Rutile Titanium Dioxide for Printing Inks

A current-TDS selection guide supporting the rutile titanium dioxide for printing inks application page.

Quick Answer: M-52 is the dedicated sulfate-process printing-ink grade in the current range. M-350 also lists printing inks, M-510 lists letterpress, offset, and intaglio inks, and M-2377 lists printing inks without stating a production process. Match the pigment to the binder and printing method, then validate opacity, gloss, dispersion, abrasivity, and press performance.

Selection Workflow

  1. Step 1: Define the printing method, binder system, dispersion equipment, and target opacity.
  2. Step 2: Separate a dedicated ink grade from multi-application grades.
  3. Step 3: Compare oil absorption, treatment, gloss, and abrasivity only where the current TDS states them.
  4. Step 4: Do not infer a packaging-ink approval or another end-use claim from a general printing-ink listing.
  5. Step 5: Validate dispersion, color, opacity, press wear, and print quality in the buyer’s ink system.

Current TDS Grade Comparison

Grade Process TDS-listed applications Selected current TDS data Technical data sheet
M-52 Sulfate process Printing inks; Can coatings; High-gloss interior architectural coatings TiO2 content: 94.5%; Oil absorption: 14 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.3% maximum Request M-52 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
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-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

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 printing inks 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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