Abstract: Titanium dioxide pigments having improved gloss and durability are disclosed. These pigments are prepared by continuous processes, where pH, temperature, and addition times of hydrous silica and alumina coatings are carefully controlled.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 24, 2004
Assignee:
Millennium Inorganic Chemicals, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Hiew, Yarw-Nan Wang, Les Hamor, Brian Tear, Robert McIntyre