Titanium dioxide
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White sheets without titanium dioxide
There is currently no alternative to the white pigment titanium dioxide for paints and coatings. However, new competitors could be white sheets which, thanks to bionic materials, do not require titanium...
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Titanium dioxide and powder coatings: “The label will be linked to colour
The classification of titanium dioxide in powder form as carcinogenic has caused quite a stir in the coatings industry. What will be the consequences for the powder coatings sector? We spoke with Bjorn...
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EU publishes official regulation on titanium dioxide
The European Union just published the official delegated regulation to classify titanium dioxide as a suspected carcinogen by inhalation. The decision will be applicable after a transitional period. The...
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International industry gathering for titanium dioxide
A good 60 experts from the coatings industry recently met in Berlin for the second European Coatings Titanium Dioxide Forum to discuss new technical developments and of course the EU classification of...
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Titanium dioxide: “World demand shows a pattern that is far from smooth”
The recent classification of TiO2 in powder form as well as the prices for the pigment have been great headaches for the coatings industry. Reg Adams of Artikol speaks about the current situation on the...
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Kronos and Omya enter distribution partnership
Kronos and Omya have signed an exclusive agreement for the distribution of titanium dioxide pigments in Switzerland with effect from 1 January 2020.
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Titanium dioxide: “Not the right approach
The classification of titanium dioxide in powder form as a substance "suspected of causing cancer in humans” is met with a lot of criticism by the coatings industry. What is CEPE’s view on the matter?...
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EU Commission classifies titanium dioxide in powder form
On 4 October, the European Commission decided to classify titanium dioxide in powder form as a substance "suspected of causing cancer in humans".
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Majority of EU countries vote against Commission proposal on titanium dioxide classification
In an expert hearing (CARACAL) last week, several EU Member States rejected the classification of titanium dioxide as carcinogenic. However, the Commission has announced that it will continue the process...
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What happens with titanium dioxide?
Will titanium dioxide be classified? This question has been on the minds of the European coatings industry for a long time. The fact that there was no decision before the European elections is causing...
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Keyser & Mackay agrees partnership for titanium dioxide
Keyser & Mackay has agreed on a partnership for titanium dioxide of NanJing Titanium Dioxide Chemical.
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“Wet opacity is the only reason titanium dioxide is needed above CPVC”
Modern day fillers can do much more than just add volume to a coating. We spoke with experts from Hempel and Omya about the latest innovations and the potential of fillers to reduce dependency on titanium...
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Interview: “Sustainable solutions for all inks ingredients”
Compliance with regulatory laws and industry guidelines are keeping ink companies busy. Janet Preston and Anabelle Elton-Legrix of Imerys are convinced that a clear identification and qualification of...
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Bacterial Cellulose membranes with self-cleaning properties
A new work reports the preparation of bacterial cellulose–SiO2-TiO2 organic–inorganic hybrid membranes with self-cleaning properties.