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Systhetic whitener pigment

US5248556A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1991
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2996
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Whitener pigment particles that offer good hiding power consist of particles having a uniform shape (preferably spherical) and varying only slightly in dimension. The particles consist of an inexpensive, readily manufacturable core material which is surrounded by one or more thin, concentric layers or shells, one of which is titania. The core provides the central mechanical support for the shells. In addition to the titania shell, layers can be added to provide compatibility with the carrier in which the particles are dispersed and promote phase transformation. Also described is a production method and apparatus for generating large quantities of the particles.

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