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and determine suitability.
Cristal produce TiO2 using the ‘chloride
route’ – state-of-the-art technology first acquired
by Cristal’s technology provider in 1967 and subsequently
developed and licensed worldwide.
The chloride route produces TiO2
of superior whiteness, brightness and tight particle size
control – qualities vital in manufacturing the coatings
and plastics which account for some 80% of the world TiO2
market.
The future of the chloride process looks bright given
its inherent advantages over the alternative ‘sulphate
method’. This method generates higher levels of waste,
acid effluent and overall pollution.
Around 60% of world production of TiO2
is by the chloride process. This is forecast to increase
to 70% by 2010.
Quality considerations lie at the heart of all processes
at our Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah plant. Since 1995, internal quality
management systems have been certified to ISO 9002. Work
is now well under way to ensure a smooth transition to
the new ISO 9001:2000 standard.
Affiliation to the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
USA and the Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) UK reflects
our commitment to developing effective quality management
strategies throughout all areas of our operation.
CRISTAL
100 CRISTAL 100 is a grade of rutile
titanium dioxide produced by the Chloride process that
is lattice stabilized with alumina. It is recommended
for use in many paint and ink applications, especially
where gloss, colour and strength are prime factors.
CRISTAL 100 is easily dispersed under simple high shear
dispersion, in both solvent and water-based systems. It
has the potential for exceptionally high gloss in interior
coatings, automotive refinishes, inks and any industrial
coatings, where the gloss parameter is of major importance.
CRISTAL 100 is highly recommended as an exceptional performer
in letterpress and gravure inks where gloss and low abrasivity
are required. It is also recommended in thin film applications
such as can coatings, where opacity and strength are required.
CRISTAL
113
CRISTAL 113
is an alumina/silica modified rutile pigment, produced
by the chloride process. The pigment has been designed
for use in highly loaded flat and semi-gloss finishes,
both water and solvent based. The product offers exceptional
hiding power when dry compared with traditional multi-purpose
grades and can offer improved performance when formulated
correctly.
CRISTAL 113 exhibits excellent brightness, high tint
strength and an exceptionally clean tint tone as well
as an outstanding dry hiding potential. Wet hiding of
the product is equivalent to the multi-purpose grades
used in the same applications. With a higher than average
TiO2 content for pigments in its class, it also exhibits
a lower level of porosity than conventional pigments,
leading to improved wash and scrub resistance.
CRISTAL 113 is also recommended for use in high hiding
low gloss water based flexographic inks where the exceptional
coverage provided by the pigment is of benefit. The
grade also finds some use in textiles and paper where
a rutile grade is desirable.
CRISTAL
121
CRISTAL 121 is an alumina/silica modified rutile
pigment produced by the chloride process. Designed for
use as a multipurpose grade it offers a blend of good
optical performance with a high level of durability
for an optimum balance required by pigments used in
exterior applications. As well as being suitable for
exterior applications, its suitability for interior
use means it can offer advantages to formulators in
minimising inventory.
CRISTAL 121 is recommended for many classes of coatings
including architectural, industrial and maintenance
coatings. It is suitable for use in solvent or water
based applications for either interior or exterior use.
It can also be used in plastics where durability is
of consideration, and can also be used in powder coatings.
CRISTAL 122
CRISTAL 122 is an alumina/silica modified rutile
pigment produced by the chloride process. It has been
designed for use in all applications where the highest
level of durability is required.
CRISTAL 122 offers users an exceptionally high degree
of gloss retention as well as a stable colour profile
in exterior applications. It is characterised by superior
exterior weathering properties.
CRISTAL 122 is recommended for exterior applications,
in architectural, industrial and maintenance finishes.
It is also recommended for powder coatings where extra
durability is required, and highly recommended for enhancing
the performance of vinyl sidings and profiles in PVC
exterior applications.
CRISTAL 128
CRISTAL 128 is a grade of rutile pigment produced
by the chloride process and is modified with Alumina
and Zirconia. It is a universal grade of Titanium dioxide,
which has been designed for the broadest range of applications,
combining excellent optical properties with good durability.
CRISTAL 128 is characterized by exceptionally high gloss,
ease of dispersion, excellent opacity, high tint strength,
an exceptionally clean tint tone and good weathering
performance.
CRISTAL 128 is recommended for all classes of coatings
including architectural, industrial, maintenance, solvent
and water based. It can be used in both interior and
exterior applications. It can also be readily used in
powder coatings, where the optical performance is of
prime importance.
CRISTAL 134
CRISTAL 134 is an alumina lattice-stabilised
rutile pigment produced by the chloride process and
is specifically designed for plastic and plastisol applications.
The grade is characterized by its fine particle size,
providing a blue tone, which is widely recognized as
required for Plastic applications.
CRISTAL 134 is widely accepted in polyolefin master
batch formulations and is also recommended for rigid
vinyl pipe formulations and can be used in other applications
including PVC floor tiles, vinyl wall-coverings and
some rubbers.
CRISTAL 134 meets the Plastic Pipe Institute guidelines
for formulation substitution and is authorised by the
National Sanitation Foundation for general Interchangeability
in NSF listed formulations. It is also certified for
use in food contact applications according to EC directive
95/3/EEC for heavy metal content.
