Solutions for Plastics

Innovating Titanium Dioxide Solutions for High-Performance, Visually Appealing Plastics

Since the 1950s, the plastics industry has relied on high-quality titanium dioxide (TiO₂) to overcome challenges related to color, opacity, and weather resistance. As the plastics market continues to evolve, Salford TiO₂ enables the production of thinner films, brighter colors, and improved reflectivity to meet today’s performance and aesthetic demands. A pioneer in chloride-process TiO₂ technology, Salford stands as a global leader in titanium dioxide innovation. Our advanced TiO₂ solutions deliver exceptional opacity, UV protection, color retention, gloss, brightness, and mechanical strength — enhancing performance across a wide range of plastic systems.

Overview of Common Resin Systems for Plastic Applications

Polyolefins (Polyethylene and Polypropylene)

Most polyolefin applications involve preparing a TiO₂ concentrate before compounding it into the final product. For these systems, dispersion ease, resistance to yellowing, and optical performance are essential. In thin-film and extrusion coating applications, Salford TiO₂ offers excellent dispersion and minimizes lacing and discoloration even under high processing temperatures.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Selecting the right Salford TiO₂ grade for rigid vinyl depends on both the product’s intended use and the type of stabilizers in the PVC compound. For outdoor products such as building siding and window profiles, Salford TiO₂ ensures gloss retention, resistance to chalking, and long-term color durability. In colored exterior applications, its strong tinting strength and fade resistance enable lasting visual performance and potential toner cost savings.

ABS and ABS Blends

For ABS and ABS-blend polymers, Salford TiO₂ provides outstanding optical, thermal, and UV stability. Its bluish-white undertone enhances brightness and appearance while minimizing polymer degradation at lower pigment loadings — improving both mechanical properties and material efficiency.

PET / PBT

Salford TiO₂ PET and PET-PBT blends are widely used in extrusion and injection molding. Salford TiO₂ ensures consistent whiteness, excellent light stability, and mechanical strength, maintaining the desired finish in packaging, textiles, and industrial components.

Acrylic (PMMA / PMA)

In acrylic polymers such as polymethylacrylate (PMA) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), Salford TiO₂ provides brilliant opacity and uniform dispersion for both opaque and semi-opaque applications. It’s ideal for appliances, signage, lighting, and architectural panels where color consistency and light diffusion are critical.

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Naturally brown in color, PPS requires pigments with a strong bluish undertone to achieve bright whites. Salford TiO₂ offers excellent color development, high stability under heat and mechanical stress, and superior processability — making it suitable for both mass-tone and tint-tone white PPS formulations.

Polyamide (Nylon)

Polyamide resins require pigments with hydrophobic surfaces, high whiteness, and low metallic impurities. Salford TiO₂ delivers the mechanical strength, thermal stability, and consistent dispersion that high-performance engineering polymers demand.

Polycarbonate (PC) and PC Blends

Polycarbonate and its blends need a TiO₂ pigment that provides a bright white finish with excellent stability during processing. Salford TiO₂ features advanced surface coatings and thermal modifications that maintain rheological and mechanical integrity in high-temperature molding conditions.

Polystyrene (PS and HIPS)

Salford TiO₂ grades are ideal for coloring general-purpose and high-impact polystyrene applications. They deliver a maximum bluish-white undertone, strong tinting strength, thermal stability, and light discoloration resistance — ensuring both visual appeal and processing durability in end-use products.