Premium Rutile Titanium Dioxide for High-Performance Coatings, Inks & Industrial Applications

Product Overview

Titanium Dioxide R-298 is a premium multi-purpose rutile titanium dioxide pigment designed to deliver exceptional opacity, brightness, gloss, tint strength, and durability across a wide range of industrial applications. Produced using the sulfate process and advanced particle size control technology, R-298 offers outstanding dispersibility, excellent hiding power, and superior weather resistance, making it a preferred choice for coatings, inks, plastics, and specialty formulations.

Engineered with zirconium oxide, alumina, and special organic surface treatment, R-298 provides excellent performance in both water-based and solvent-based systems while ensuring consistent product quality and processing efficiency.

At Neelgiri Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., we help manufacturers achieve superior product performance through world-class raw material solutions backed by technical expertise, reliable sourcing, and consistent quality.

Durability • Consistency • Excellence

Titanium dioxide is the world’s most widely used white pigment, valued for its exceptional brightness, opacity, UV resistance, and durability in coatings, plastics, and industrial products.

Key Features

✔ High Opacity & Hiding Power

✔ Excellent Whiteness & Brightness

✔ Superior Gloss Development

✔ Strong Tint Strength

✔ Excellent Dispersibility

✔ Blue Undertone for Enhanced Whiteness

✔ Outstanding Weather Resistance

✔ Low Oil Absorption

✔ Consistent Batch-to-Batch Quality

✔ Suitable for Water-Based & Solvent-Based Systems

✔ Multi-Purpose Industrial Grade

Technical Specifications

Property	Specification
Product Name	Titanium Dioxide R-298
Crystal Form	Rutile
Manufacturing Process	Sulfate Process
TiO₂ Content	≥ 93.5%
Rutile Content	≥ 98%
Brightness	≥ 95%
Tint Strength (Reynolds Number)	≥ 1920
pH Value	6.0 – 9.0
Oil Absorption	≤ 19 g/100g
Residue on 45 μm Sieve	≤ 0.02%
Surface Treatment	Zirconium Oxide, Alumina & Organic Treatment
Weather Resistance	Excellent
Dispersion	Excellent

Note: Typical values may vary depending on production batch and manufacturer specifications.

Applications

Paints & Coatings

• Architectural Exterior Coatings
• Industrial Finishes
• Decorative Paints
• Powder Coatings
• Coil Coatings
• Container Coatings
• Wood Coatings

Printing Inks

• Offset Printing Inks
• Flexographic Inks
• Gravure Inks
• Screen Printing Inks
• Solvent-Based Inks
• Water-Based Inks

Plastics

• PVC Products
• Plastic Masterbatches
• PE & PP Compounds
• Engineering Plastics
• ABS Products

Other Applications

• Paper Coatings
• Rubber Products
• Construction Materials
• Specialty Industrial Formulations

R-298 is particularly valued for its high gloss, excellent hiding power, and superior dispersibility in both coating and ink applications.

Benefits for Manufacturers

• Superior whiteness and brightness
• Enhanced opacity and coverage
• High gloss development
• Excellent tint strength
• Low oil absorption
• Better weather resistance
• Reliable processing performance
• Long-lasting product appearance
• Consistent production quality

Why Choose Neelgiri Chemicals?

Neelgiri Chemicals is more than a raw material supplier—we are a strategic partner helping manufacturers develop products that meet global quality standards.

What Makes Us Different?

✔ Industry Expertise Since 2004

✔ Premium Global Brands

✔ Reliable Supply Chain

✔ Technical Product Support

✔ Customer-Centric Service

✔ Quality-Focused Solutions

✔ Long-Term Business Partnerships