BILLIONS® TR52 – Specialty TiO2 for Ink

Ink communicates. We extract non-verbal information from it; a visual, an image, instructions, contents, prices. Eye-catching, bold, glossy, coloured and clear. Silent and calm. And there are many surfaces on which printing is performed; from packaging that protects the things we receive, to the clothes we wear and the electronic devices we use. This is why; producing specialized ink with endless options is an enormous competition for ink manufacturers.

Critical Component in Ink: TiO2

It is a well-known fact that global packaging, printing and UV ink markets are growing, particularly in Asia-Pacific. To give a rough figure, approximately 95% of the TiO2 quantity used by all ink manufacturers is used in printing inks for packaging. Given that only around 3-4% of global TiO2 consumption occurs in the ink market, it is natural that TiO2 pigment manufacturers orient themselves towards higher consumption areas and specialize in those areas. Ink manufacturers generally require highly specialized TiO2 pigments and this niche TiO2 market is dominated by only a handful of specialized products. TiO2 pigments are added to printing ink formulations to impart structure, colour, opacity and gloss. Specialist high-performance titanium dioxide pigments disperse effectively and have low abrasive effect, which is critical for the production of high-quality, smooth, glossy and opaque ink. For these reasons, one of the most suitable solutions is TR52. TR52 is titanium dioxide produced via the sulphate process and specially designed for the printing ink industry. With optimized crystal size and carefully selected mineral and organic surface coating, it ensures the formation of high gloss and excellent opacity which are extremely critical for applications. • Excellent gloss that does not compromise opacity for perfect appearance, • High flexibility – versatility in formulations and technologies, • Fast dispersibility providing high efficiency in ink production with low energy consumption, • Perfect mixing in ink giving smooth and flawless surfaces, • Low abrasion for longer printing element life.       TR52 has been trusted and preferred by many ink manufacturers worldwide for over a decade, thanks to its optical properties and workability. In all tests conducted in Lomon Billions laboratories, it has been observed to deliver the best performance when compared with many products in critical areas. It disperses easily in both water-based systems and solvent-based systems, provides effective benefits during processing and enables the production of smooth, flawless ink. If you wish to try TR52, which we offer with years of experience and assurance, and to obtain more detailed information about it, please contact our sales managers. We are here for the best! Julie Reid / Marketing Manager / Lomon Billions Güneş Aydınoğlu / Customer Manager / Günkem A.Ş.