Luxfer MEL Technologies Zirconium Orthosulfate

Luxfer MEL Technologies Zirconium Orthosulfate is a strongly acidic clear, aqueous solution used in manufacturing titanium dioxide pigments to reduce yellowing effects from UV light exposure. Additionally it is used for softening leather and as a degreasing agent. It can be used as a titanium dioxide pigment and catalyst.

Functions: Binder & Resin, Crosslinking Agent, Degreaser, Softener

Chemical Family: Sulfates, Zirconium Compounds

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Zirconium Orthosulfate (ZOS) Improves gloss retention and reflective properties in oil-based and water-based paints.

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Zirconium Orthosulfate provides a concentrated, high purity, easy to process solution, mainly for modifying pigments. A source of zirconia deposited on certain high quality titanium dioxide pigments.

Applications
  1. Used in titanium dioxide pigment manufacture to reduce yellowing effects from UV light exposure (reduces photo-chemical activity of the titania)
  2. Precursor material for manufacturing other zirconium chemicals
  3. Leather tanning agent
  4. Precipitation/hardening of gelatin in the photographic industry
  5. Insolubilizer for water-based binders in wood adhesives
  6. Crosslinker for aqueous polymer emulsion systems

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  • Rest of world: 25 kg quad retainers 250 kg plastic drums, 1,250 kg intermediate bulk containers.
  • North and South America: 50 pound pails 550 lb drums 3,300 pounds totes.
  • Bulk containers available upon request.