Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618)
Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618) is a naturally derived white pigment with a chemical composition of TiO2. It is supplied as a fine, white powder featuring a pigment concentration typically around 94% TiO2 by weight.
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Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618) — Specifications, Uses & Availability
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About Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618)
Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618) is a naturally derived white pigment with a chemical composition of TiO2. It is supplied as a fine, white powder featuring a pigment concentration typically around 94% TiO2 by weight. This grade is formulated specifically for industrial pigment applications requiring excellent opacity and brightness. The product is packaged in 25 kg bags, drums, or bulk quantities, allowing flexibility depending on procurement scale and storage capabilities. Buyers should note that the pigment performs best when stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment to prevent moisture absorption and clumping. Additionally, it is incompatible with strong reducing agents, which can degrade its pigment properties during handling or storage. The supplied R6618 grade pigment exhibits high refractive index values characteristic of rutile crystalline structures, enhancing hiding power in coatings and plastics. Users typically incorporate dosages ranging from 10% to 40% by weight in formulations, depending on desired opacity and durability. As a durable pigment, it contributes UV stability and chemical resistance to the final product, important for prolonged industrial use conditions.
Why Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618) Matters
In paint and coating formulations, achieving consistent opacity and color brightness directly impacts product performance and durability. Rutile Titanium Dioxide R6618 addresses these needs by providing high refractive index values that lead to superior light scattering and hiding power. Its chemical stability prevents discoloration and degradation under exposure to sunlight and harsh environments, extending the service life of coatings. This pigment also enhances the UV resistance of coated surfaces, reducing chalking and fading. Industrial manufacturers benefit from its stable physical and chemical properties, which support reproducible batch quality and efficient processing in pigment incorporation. Its resistance to weathering and chemical exposure minimizes maintenance frequency in coated infrastructures.
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Industries Served
Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.
Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties
Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Rutile Titanium Dioxide (R6618) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:
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