About Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
What is Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)?
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a naturally occurring mineral compound that is widely used as a white pigment in various industries. It is a bright white, odorless powder with excellent opacity and brightness. Titanium dioxide is produced from the mineral ilmenite or rutile through a chemical process known as the chloride or sulfate process.
Here are some key features and applications of titanium dioxide:
1). Pigment: Titanium dioxide is primarily used as a pigment due to its exceptional whiteness and ability to scatter and reflect light. It is widely employed in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, plastics, inks, and paper to enhance their brightness, opacity, and color consistency.
2). UV Protection: Titanium dioxide has the ability to absorb and scatter ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly in the UVA and UVB regions. This property makes it valuable as a UV-blocking ingredient in sunscreens, cosmetics, and skincare products. It helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation, including sunburn and premature aging.
3). Food and Drug Applications: Titanium dioxide is approved as a food additive in many countries. It is commonly used in the food industry as a white pigment in candies, dairy products, baked goods, and other food items to provide an appealing appearance. In the pharmaceutical industry, titanium dioxide is used as a coloring agent in tablets, capsules, and topical preparations.
4). Photocatalysis and Environmental Applications: Titanium dioxide exhibits photocatalytic properties, meaning it can interact with light to accelerate certain chemical reactions. This makes it useful for environmental applications, such as air purification, self-cleaning surfaces, and water treatment. In these applications, titanium dioxide can help break down pollutants and organic compounds when exposed to light.
5). Ceramics and Glass: Titanium dioxide is used in the ceramics and glass industries to impart whiteness and opacity to products. It is added to ceramic glazes, enamels, and glass formulations to achieve desired optical properties and improve their resistance to fading.
It’s important to note that titanium dioxide is generally considered safe for its intended uses. However, there have been discussions and ongoing research regarding the safety and potential risks associated with certain forms and particle sizes of titanium dioxide. Regulatory agencies continue to assess and monitor the safety of titanium dioxide in various applications.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.