Titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment is a widely used white pigment made from titanium dioxide, a naturally occurring oxide of titanium. Here are some key properties and uses:
_Properties_
1. _Chemical Formula_: TiO2
2. _Molecular Weight_: 79.87 g/mol
3. _Appearance_: White powder
4. _Solubility_: Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in organic solvents
5. _Refractive Index_: 2.5-2.7
6. _Opacity_: High opacity, making it an effective hiding pigment
_Uses_
1. _Paints and Coatings_: Titanium dioxide pigment is used in a wide range of paints and coatings, including:
1. Architectural paints
2. Industrial coatings
3. Automotive coatings
4. Aerospace coatings
2. _Plastics and Polymers_: It is used as a pigment in various plastics and polymers, including:
1. Polyethylene
2. Polypropylene
3. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
4. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
3. _Paper and Pulp_: Titanium dioxide pigment is used in the production of paper and pulp products, including:
1. Printing papers
2. Packaging papers
3. Tissue papers
4. _Cosmetics and Personal Care_: It is used in various cosmetics and personal care products, including:
1. Sunscreens
2. Skincare products
3. Haircare products
4. Makeup and color cosmetics
