Rutile Titanium Dioxide for Coatings

Compare rutile titanium dioxide grades for industrial, powder, automotive, coil, anticorrosion, protective, marine, and other technical coating systems.

Quick Answer: Use this page for industrial and technical coating systems; use the Paints page for decorative and architectural wall paints. Choose a coatings grade by binder, end-use environment, weather-resistance target, dispersion requirements, and current TDS. M-350, M-510, M-895, and M-896 cover chloride-process coating needs; M-996 and M-2196 provide sulfate-process options. M-52 and M-2377 support additional coating applications stated in their current TDS.

Choose by Application Sub-segment

  • Industrial and powder coatings

    M-350, M-510, M-895, M-896, M-996, and M-2196

  • Automotive, coil, and anticorrosion coatings

    M-350, M-510, and M-896

  • Protective, marine, and weather-resistant coatings

    M-350, M-510, M-896, M-996, and M-2196

  • Can and high-gloss interior coatings

    M-52

Recommended Rutile Titanium Dioxide Grades

Grade Process TDS-listed applications Selected current TDS data Technical data sheet
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-896 Chloride process Water-based and solvent-based industrial coatings; Coil coatings; Protective and marine coatings; Automotive OEM and refinish coatings; Exterior powder coatings; Weather-resistant architectural coatings TiO2 content: 92%; Oil absorption: 18 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.5% maximum Request M-896 TDS
M-895 Chloride process Interior architectural coatings; Exterior architectural coatings; Industrial coatings TiO2 content: 94%; Oil absorption: 16 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.5% maximum Request M-895 TDS
M-996 Sulfate process Industrial coatings; Powder coatings; Exterior architectural coatings; Interior architectural coatings TiO2 content: 95%; Oil absorption: 18 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.5% maximum Request M-996 TDS
M-2196 Sulfate process Industrial coatings; Powder coatings; Exterior architectural coatings; Interior architectural coatings TiO2 content: 95%; Oil absorption: 18 g/100 g; Moisture when packed: 0.5% maximum Request M-2196 TDS
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-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.

How to Select a Grade

  • Match the grade to the exact industrial or technical coating sub-segment and binder system.
  • Compare opacity, gloss, dispersion, and outdoor durability in the target formulation.
  • Review process and surface treatment together; process alone does not determine grade fit.
  • Use grade-specific TDS values and validate the shortlist with formulation trials.

Request Grade-Specific TDS

Technical data sheets are provided by email after request. Select the grade you want to evaluate.

Application FAQ

Which rutile titanium dioxide grade should I test for coatings?

Start with the grade table on this page, then narrow the choice using your formulation, benchmark, processing conditions, and target performance. Final suitability should be confirmed by application testing.

Does chloride or sulfate process alone determine the right grade?

No. Process is one selection factor. Surface treatment, end-use fit, technical properties, binder or polymer compatibility, and test results should be reviewed together.

How can I request the current TDS?

Use the grade-specific TDS links on this page. The selected technical data sheet is provided by email after request.

Comparison and Selection Guides

  • How to Choose Rutile TiO2 for Coatings

    Guide type
    selection
    Grades covered
    M-350, M-510, M-896, M-895, M-996, M-2196, M-52, M-2377
    Technical basis
    Current grade-specific TDS

    Read guide

  • M-510 vs M-996

    Guide type
    comparison
    Grades covered
    M-510, M-996
    Technical basis
    Current grade-specific TDS

    Read guide

  • Chloride vs Sulfate Rutile TiO2

    Guide type
    process comparison
    Grades covered
    M-350, M-510, M-896, M-895, M-200, M-210, M-340, M-886, M-996, M-2196, M-108, M-52, M-2377, CR-901
    Technical basis
    Current grade-specific TDS

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