M-510 vs M-996 — Two Rutile TiO₂ Grades for Water-Based and Architectural Coatings
Side-by-side Comparison
| Dimension | M-510 (Side A) | M-996 (Side B) | 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 | Both grades share the IKHLAS rutile TiO₂ REACH registration; see /llms.txt |
| Lead application | Water-based interior and exterior wall latex paints | Industrial coatings, powder coatings, exterior and interior architectural coatings | Sub-segments per editorial-voice.md Application vocabulary |
| Key strength | Low viscosity in water-based latex paint, high weather resistance, no TME/TMP surface treatment (per M-510 Quick Answer) | Zirconia- and alumina-treated rutile; durable coatings with good gloss, brightness, and opacity (per M-996 Quick Answer) | Mirror the language from each product page's Quick Answer; no comparative claims |
| Not recommended for | High-solvent industrial finishes 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) | Voice: neutral, SDS-citable; no comparative superlatives |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags, palletised, exported from Port Klang | 25 kg bags, palletised, exported from Port Klang | Match the 7-3 application landing Packaging & Shipment copy |
| Available documents | TDS for M-510 + shared SDS (SDS_TMP_FREE_M510_M108_M340_IKHLAS_REACH_2020_878__v3.pdf) |
TDS for M-996 + grade-specific SDS (verify availability on /documents/) | All requests route through /documents/; no direct PDF links |
When to Choose Each
Choose M-510 when application is water-based latex paint
M-510 is a chloride-process rutile with low viscosity in water-based systems and no TME/TMP surface treatment, making it the IKHLAS grade specifically designed for water-based interior and exterior wall latex paints. Request TDS for M-510 via /documents/ or send an RFQ via /contact/#rfq.
Choose M-996 when application is durable industrial or architectural coating
M-996 is a sulfate-process rutile with zirconia/alumina treatment, suitable for industrial coatings, powder coatings, and exterior and interior architectural coatings where durable gloss and opacity are required. Request TDS for M-996 via /documents/ or send an RFQ via /contact/#rfq.
Related Grades
Buyer FAQ
What is the main difference between M-510 and M-996?
M-510 is a chloride-process rutile TiO2; M-996 is a sulfate-process rutile TiO2. Both grades share CAS 13463-67-7 and EU REACH registration 01-2119489379-17-0039. The process difference drives the application split: M-510 is engineered for water-based latex paints; M-996 for durable industrial and architectural coatings (per M-510 and M-996 Quick Answers).
Which is more suitable for outdoor coatings?
M-510 is the IKHLAS grade recommended for water-based interior and exterior wall latex paints, with high weather resistance and no TME/TMP surface treatment (per M-510 Quick Answer and TDS). M-996 is recommended for durable industrial and exterior architectural coatings where zirconia/alumina-treated rutile is required (per M-996 Quick Answer and TDS). For coatings requiring sulfate-process surface chemistry or powder-coating durability, M-996 is the documented match; for water-based weather-resistant latex paint, M-510. For the full IKHLAS coatings-grade decision matrix covering six grades (M-350, M-510, M-996, M-896, M-2196, M-2377), see the coatings application landing or the how-to-choose editorial guide.
Do you provide samples for both grades?
Yes. Email ikhlastic@gmail.com with the grade (M-510 or M-996), your application, and destination country. Our team will confirm sample availability and TDS/SDS by reply within one business day.
Where can I download the TDS and SDS for M-510 and M-996?
TDS for M-510 and M-996 and the shared M SERIES (TMP FREE) SDS covering M-510 are all requested via the /documents/ page. M-996 uses a grade-specific SDS rather than the shared pack (per M-996 FAQ). No direct PDF links are embedded on the comparison page.