Titanium dioxide is odorless and absorbent. The important function in powder form is as a widely used pigment for lending whiteness and opacity.TiO2 is also an insulator.
Advantages
It Absorbs UV Light
Properties
Pigment-grade Titanium Dioxide used in application of Paints and Coatings, Plastics, Adhesives and Rubber, Cosmetics, Paper, Food Contact Materials and Ingredients
Ultrafine-grade, or Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide used in application of Sunscreen, Catalysts
Industries
Paints & coatings industry
Cosmetics
Ceramics
Applications
Paints - opacity and durability
Plastics - to minimize the brittleness, fading and cracking
Paper - to coat paper, making it whiter, brighter
Cosmetics - as pigment and thickener, as Sunscreen