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1 Brilliant versatilityexcellent colourTIOXIDE TR88TR88 SALES BROCHURE 11/9/08 14:43 Page 2 tioxide TR88brilliant versatilityexcellent colourA great choice for versatilityTIOXIDE tr88 pigment is a rutile titanium dioxide pigment, speciallydeveloped for the coatings market. It is a high quality, versatile grade that canbe used for both interior and exterior tr88 pigment provides excellent colour, opacity and good durabilityin a range of low VOC paint formulations, including high quality interior mattand semi-gloss emulsions, exterior wood finishes and masonry paint. The above chart shows the four typical areas into which tioxide TiO2pigment grades of differing durability fall. Highly durable TiO2pigmentgrades have good resistance to weathering (gloss loss & colour fading), as they are designed to minimise the photocatalytic activity of the table includes the typical properties of this grade. It is not a specification, althoughspecifications are 93%Inorganic coating Alumina, SilicaOrganic treatment presentCrystal mSpecific gravity g/cm3 Loss at 105OC(1) density (tamped)(2) g/cm3 Oil absorption(3) 16 cm3/100g pigmentWater demand(4)26 cm3/100g pigmentDurabilityHighly durableISO 591 classification R2 ASTM D476 designationII, III, IV(1)Measured within 48 hours of production(2)Based on ISO 787/11(3)Palette knife method, ISO 787/5(4)In the presence of sodium salt of complex polyphosphate calculated on the mass of pigment% gloss value0204060801000369 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36exposure time (months)Non DurableDurableHighly DurableSuper DurableTR88 Atlas Weather data-Florida USATR88 SALES BROCHURE 11/9/08 14.

2 43 Page 3 The design of tioxide tr88 pigment has beenoptimised to provide an excellent balance ofperformance properties in a range of low VOCwater-based and solvent-based paint silica & alumina coatingVersatile & highly durableMinimised trace elementsSuperb colourHigh TiO2to coating ratioHigh opacitySpecialised GradeDelivered BenefitsKey Market sectorsOur brand valuesEstablished and respected in today s global market,the tioxide brand stands for superb opticalperformance, premium quality, consistency, reliabilityand dedicated customer service. Huntsman hasspecialised in the production of titanium dioxidepigments for over 70 years. Our continuing aim is todeliver innovative solutions to our customers to addtangible value to their flexibility in a changing Emulsion based paints Solvent based paints Matt Semi-gloss Emulsion based paints Solvent based paints Silicate paints Plastersinterior applicationsexterior applicationsTR88 SALES BROCHURE 11/9/08 14:43 Page 4 Huntsman does not recommend any of its titanium dioxide pigments for use in lead-stabilised, rigid PVC for all fine powders, the handling of titanium dioxide pigments can give rise toairborne dust.

3 Good industrial hygiene practice should be observed so as to avoid thegeneration and subsequent inhalation of dust. For more information refer to our materialsafety data subject is too wide to be adequately covered in a technical data sheet andcustomers should seek confirmation of compliance for each of the particular regulationsthey are interested in by contacting Huntsman Pigments Group Technical Service or thelocal SALES pigment should not be stored in outside areas exposed to the weather. All directcontact with moisture should be avoided. By storing the pigment correctly, its propertiesshould not deteriorate with time. However to ensure optimum performance, it isrecommended that the product is used on a first in, first out basis from receipt , HEALTHAND ENVIRONMENTFOOD CONTACTSTORAGE ANDSHELF LIFET ioxide Titanium Dioxide PigmentsHuntsman Pigments DivisionTechnical Service DepartmentHaverton Hill RoadBillinghamTS23 1 PSEnglandTel: +44 (0) 1642 370300 Fax: +44 (0) 1642 further information, contact: tioxide tr88 pigment is specially developed for thecoatings market.

4 It is a high quality, versatile grade thatprovides excellent colour, opacity and good durability ina range of low VOC paint formulations. It is Huntsman Pigments policy to update this information regularly. You are therefore advised to check that this leaflet is themost up-to-date leaflet is a general guide to the properties of tioxide tr88 pigment and its potential applications. Although allinformation is given in good faith, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information, or that tioxide TR88pigment will be suitable for your particular purposes. Samples are available on request. You should ensure that any processyou use or product you make using tioxide pigment does not infringe any is a registered trade mark of Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof in one or more, but not all countries. 2008 tioxide Europe 2008 tioxide tr88 - GB / A3 Version 1brilliant versatilityexcellent colourA great choice for versatilityEmulsion basedpaintsSolvent basedpaintsSilicate paintsPlastersInteriorApplicationsExteri orApplicationsTR88 SALES BROCHURE 11/9/08 14:43 Page 5