RUTILE CATALOG
Rutile titanium dioxide grades
Compare the documented process, positioning and available technical values for the current rutile products.
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Rutile vs Anatase Titanium Dioxide
Rutile and anatase are crystal forms of titanium dioxide, but the crystal-form label alone does not select an industrial pigment grade. Buyers should define the application, exposure, dispersion process, required records and trial criteria, then compare exact-grade technical data before approving a product.
Scope: This is general guidance; product-specific facts require an approved exact-grade source.
Last reviewed: 30 July 2026
Rutile vs anatase: the procurement decision
The useful question is not simply “rutile or anatase?” It is “which documented grade should be evaluated for this formulation and process?” Two products can share the same crystal form while having different published positioning, treatments, technical values and intended applications. Crystal form is therefore one screening field, not a substitute for the exact TDS or a customer trial.
| Decision point | Rutile review | Anatase review | Buyer action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Confirm that the exact product record identifies the grade as rutile. | Confirm that the exact product record identifies the grade as anatase. | Record the full grade name, producer or brand and current document version. |
| Application direction | Use only the applications stated for the exact rutile grade. | Use only the applications stated for the exact anatase grade. | Do not transfer a claim from one product to another because the crystal form matches. |
| Technical data | Review the complete published table and test methods. | Review the complete published table and test methods. | Separate specification limits from typical or informational values. |
| Final approval | Test in the intended formulation and production conditions. | Test in the intended formulation and production conditions. | Compare against a named baseline and documented acceptance criteria. |
Current TITAN product routes to review
The current public catalog contains eight rutile grades and two anatase grades. These links are navigation starting points, not equivalence or suitability claims.
ANATASE
TITAN TA100
The exact product page identifies TA100 as a sulphate-process, general-purpose anatase grade.
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TITAN TA300
The exact product page identifies TA300 as a sulphate-process, low-heavy-metals anatase grade.
Review TA300Questions to answer before choosing a TiO2 crystal form
- What formulation, substrate or polymer and end-use exposure will be tested?
- Which opacity, whiteness, tinting, dispersion, processing or durability outcomes matter?
- Which values are specifications, which are typical values and which test methods apply?
- Does the exact product record support the intended application direction?
- What sample baseline, laboratory method and production-line confirmation will be used?
Rutile and anatase buyer questions
Are rutile and anatase titanium dioxide interchangeable?
No. A shared chemical name or crystal-form label does not establish equivalent technical data, treatment, application positioning or performance. Compare exact grades and validate the selected product in the customer process.
Does the crystal form alone determine the best titanium dioxide grade?
No. Crystal form is one product identity field. Selection also requires the exact-grade record, formulation and process inputs, document review and controlled testing.
Which current TITAN products are anatase grades?
The approved catalog identifies TITAN TA100 and TITAN TA300 as anatase grades. Their exact product pages should be reviewed separately because their documented positioning is not the same.
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NIH PubChem: Titanium dioxide identifies rutile and anatase forms and industrial uses. Product identities and positioning links on this page come from the current approved TITAN catalog; selection steps remain TITAN procurement guidance.