Venator, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has introduced a TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 grade, the first in a series of reformulated titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments. This innovation will help customers in the plastics sector stay ahead of evolving regulations while maintaining the same high-performance standards they rely on in the formulation of their products.
Designed to meet stricter chemical regulations, the new Tioxide TR81 pigment delivers the same opacity, brightness, dispersibility, and durability as its predecessor – without trimethylolpropane (TMP) or trimethylolethane (TME). By replacing TMP with different organic compounds, customers can seamlessly meet compliance requirements without compromising product performance.
The TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 pigment is Venator’s first in a new series of TMP and TME-free pigments. Further products in the range will be launched imminently and will include: Tioxide TR85, Tioxide TR88 and Tioxide TR92.
Nicolas Joly, Venator’s Executive Vice President of Commercial, said “The launch of our TMP-free and TME-free Tioxide pigment range marks an important step in Venator’s commitment to lead the transformation towards a sustainable TiO2 industry. By reformulating these pigments, we’re delivering solutions that can help accelerate efforts to meet the industry’s sustainability goals, while preserving all the properties of our products.”
Customers can learn more about Venator’s TMP- and TME-free Tioxide pigment range, at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, March 24-27. Venator's technical and commercial experts will be available at stand 5-210 in Hall 5 to discuss how these reformulated pigments can support compliance and sustainability targets.
Additionally, a new webinar series will be launched shortly. The first episode, entitled 'Unlocking the Future: TMP Reclassification and Ecolabel Transition', is scheduled for April 11, 2025.
The TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 pigment is available now with full documentation and the required food contact approvals in Europe.
