Fumed Titanium Dioxide — Pyrogenic Nanoscale TiO2
Fumed titanium dioxide is a pyrogenic, high-surface-area TiO2 produced by flame hydrolysis, used for its surface activity rather than for opacity. Allzone supplies it to Canadian specialty formulators and catalyst users with the grade confirmed against supplier documentation.
At a glance
- Product
- Fumed Titanium Dioxide
- Grades
- Pyrogenic Nanoscale TiO2
- Typical applications
- Photocatalytic and self-cleaning surface treatments · Catalyst and catalyst support formulations · Reinforcement and rheology in silicone systems
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Pyrogenic Nanoscale TiO2
Grade and specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Photocatalytic and self-cleaning surface treatments
- Catalyst and catalyst support formulations
- Reinforcement and rheology in silicone systems
- UV attenuation in specialty coatings and polymer systems
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Fumed titanium dioxide (pyrogenic TiO2) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- Chemistry
- Titanium dioxide (TiO2), pyrogenic route
- Distinction
- Functional pyrogenic grade — not the pigment grade bought for opacity
- Surface area / addition rate
- UNKNOWN — declared per grade and confirmed against supplier documentation
Also searched as
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Fumed titanium dioxide (pyrogenic TiO2) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Pyrogenic titanium dioxide is bought for activity, not for whiteness. Under ultraviolet light it drives photocatalytic reactions, which is the basis of self-cleaning and air-purifying coating systems, and it serves as a catalyst and catalyst support in chemical processes. Buyers who need opacity in a paint want pigment-grade titanium dioxide instead; confusing the two is the most common error in this enquiry.
Primary uses
- Photocatalytic activity in functional coating systems
- Catalyst and catalyst-support duty
- Ultraviolet attenuation in functional layers
- Surface functionalisation of coatings and films
Applications
- Self-cleaning and air-purifying coating systems
- Catalyst manufacture
- Specialty and functional coatings
- Research and development formulation
Advantages
- Provides a functional property that pigment-grade titanium dioxide does not
- Established route into photocatalytic and environmental coating systems
- Available as powder or dispersion depending on the formulation route
Limitations to consider
- Photocatalytic activity can degrade organic binders in the same formulation, so the binder system has to be chosen for it
- Requires ultraviolet exposure to function; indoor performance depends on the light source
- Not a pigment: it is not bought or specified for opacity
- Addition level and performance are established on your own material and equipment; supplier literature values are starting points for a trial, not a specification.
- Mineral powders create airborne dust during transfer and bagging. Respirable crystalline silica content varies by mineral and by grade, so it is treated as an SDS and workplace-controls question rather than a published figure, and the SDS for the exact grade offered is the governing document.
How to choose the right grade
- State the production route you need — fumed or precipitated — before comparing prices
- Say whether the grade must be hydrophilic or hydrophobic, because surface treatment changes the whole result
- Describe the system it goes into: a liquid resin, a solvent system, a water-based system or a dry powder
- Confirm what dispersion equipment you have, since these materials only perform once properly dispersed
- Confirm the regulatory status the finished product requires
- Fumed (pyrogenic) and precipitated silicas are different products made by different routes. They are not interchangeable, and an enquiry that does not state the route usually has to be re-quoted.
- Exact specification is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Typical grades
- Photocatalytic grade
- Catalyst support grade
- Surface-treated grade
- Reference grade names circulate as shorthand in enquiries and are treated here as search language only. An equivalent is established by comparing declared datasheet values and running a trial; no grade is presented as a drop-in replacement for another.
Comparable materials — how Fumed titanium dioxide (pyrogenic TiO2) sits against alternatives
- Pigment-grade titanium dioxide where only opacity is needed
- Zinc oxide for ultraviolet attenuation without photocatalysis
- Cerium oxide in specific catalytic duties
- Buyers looking for an alternative or second-source supplier should state the incumbent grade and the property being matched. Mineral fillers are rarely interchangeable on name alone: comparison depends on declared datasheet values and on a plant trial.
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Fumed titanium dioxide (pyrogenic TiO2)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Production route — fumed (pyrogenic) or precipitated
- Surface area and structure as declared by the supplier for the exact grade
- Hydrophilic or hydrophobic (surface-treated) status
- Physical form — fluffy powder, densified powder, granules or dispersion
- Behaviour after dispersion in your specific system
- Regulatory status of the exact grade for the intended use
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Bag or box format sized for dosing-unit refills rather than bulk intake
- Moisture-barrier or lined packaging where the additive is itself moisture sensitive
- Jumbo / FIBC bag where continuous dosing volumes justify it
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store cool, dry and closed; these additives work by surface behaviour, and moisture pick-up removes the effect you paid for
- Keep containers closed between doses to avoid contamination and unnecessary dust exposure
- Use first-in, first-out rotation and respect any retest date declared on the batch
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) stating the production route (fumed or precipitated), the declared surface area and the hydrophilic or hydrophobic status
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Food-additive or regulatory declaration where the grade is used in a regulated powder
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for fumed-titanium-dioxide-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- The material or system the mineral goes into, and the process it runs on
- The function you need it to perform and the problem you are trying to solve
- Particle size, brightness or purity window your specification calls for, in the convention your plant uses
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your intake and feeding system can receive
- Documentation required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Production route required (fumed or precipitated)
- Hydrophilic or hydrophobic requirement
- Dispersion equipment available on your line
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of fumed titanium dioxide+
Unlike pigmentary titanium dioxide, which is sized and surface-treated to scatter light, fumed titanium dioxide consists of aggregated nanoscale primary particles with very high specific surface area. Its value lies in photocatalytic activity, catalyst support behaviour, UV attenuation and reinforcement in silicone systems.
Selecting the right grade+
Grades differ by specific surface area, crystalline phase ratio and surface treatment, and those variables decide photocatalytic response and dispersion behaviour. Because the powder is extremely low in bulk density, handling and dispersion equipment should be discussed alongside the specification.
Documentation and specification+
Properties differ between producers and between grades of the same material. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Is fumed titanium dioxide a replacement for pigment TiO2?+
No. Pigmentary titanium dioxide is used for opacity and whiteness; fumed titanium dioxide is a high-surface-area functional material and does not deliver comparable hiding power. They are quoted as separate products.
Which grade will I be quoted?+
The grade is set by your specification. Share the target performance, process conditions and any customer or regulatory requirement in the RFQ and the matching grade is confirmed with the supplier before quotation.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can you deliver across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Fumed Titanium Dioxide Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Fumed Titanium Dioxide?
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