Zirconium orthosulfate

Zirconyl Sulfate, ZSS, ZOS | 19696-82-3, 14644-61-2

A strongly acidic clear, aqueous solution used in manufacturing titanium dioxide pigments.

Product information

Applications: Titanium dioxide pigment, and catalyst.

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.

This product should be shipped using protect from freeze equipment between November 1st and April 1st.

Appearance

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.

Packaging

Rest of world: 250 kg rubber lined drums, 1,250 kg intermediate bulk containers.

North and South America: 550 lb drums and 3,300 pounds totes.

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

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

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Zirconium Orthosulfate

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Thomas Lavelle

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Joining through Luxfer’s Graduate Program, Thomas has been with Luxfer MEL Technologies for 2 years. His focus is on zirconium’s use as a crosslinker within applications such as paper and board, coatings, adhesives, metal treatment and much more.