Presentation of RD Titan Group Innovative TiO2: Who we are, what we offer, our functional structure, our engineering solution and know-how, technologies for different TiO2 grades, development of strategic technologies for the next fifteen years etc.

1. RD Titan Group
Innovative TiO2
RD Titan Group Innovative TiO2
Full range of technologies for manufacturing of
high-end TiO2 grades
Document No-1408IN01.06

2. 1. Who we are?
We are the group of Scientists and Engineers that has a great experience in TiO2 development, manufacturing, application and post-sale technical support
We have organized a startup company «RD Titan Group Innovative TiO2»
The legal European company is under registration process
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3. 1. Who we are?
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Our experience in the TiO2
1. Following of old TiO2 plants reconstruction processes
2. Development and introduction of innovative technology processes
3. Engineering of the new TiO2 plants
4.Equipment selection and development
5. Development of the new TiO2 grades for different applications
6. Full technical support of the customers acc REACH, EU and USA regulations
7. Development of test-methods for the different TiO2 applications
8. Close cooperation with top world TiO2 consumers

4. 2. Our functional structure
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R&D and QA Division
R&D and PT Division
R&D Lab Department
QA Lab Department
REACH, National Legislations & IP Department

5. 3. What we offer?
•Inspection and analysis of different manufacturing stages: from raw material preparation to Packaging & Palletizing. Searching critical points in current technology, providing basic proposition for reconstruction and capital costs evaluation.
•Offers for improvement of technology processes including Know-How implementation for next stages of the sulphate process: Feed Stock Milling, Digestion, Digester Gas Scrubbing, Reduction, Settling & Sludge Filtration, Sludge Neutralisation, Liquor Filtration, Crystallisation & Copperas Removal, Concentration, Hydrolysis, Nuclei Preparation, Waste Acid Concentration, Waste Acid Neutralisation, Pre-Bleach and Post- Bleach Filtration, Bleaching, Additioning (Pre-calcinating salt treatment), Calciner Feed Filtration, Calcination & Cooling, Calciner Gas Scrubbing
•Offers for improvement of technology processes including Know-How implementation for next stages of the sulphate and chloride processes: Dry Milling, Wet Milling, Inorganic Coating, Post-Coat Filtration, Drying, Micronising, Packing & Palletising
•Selection of main equipment, references of best suppliers, engineering of critical parameters of the main equipment for basic design.
•Special technologies for manufacturing of TiO2 grades for different special applications (see details in Section 5)
•Basic and Detail Engineering of the renewal areas of the old TiO2 Plant
•Propositions concerning automatization either for individual stages or for the whole TiO2 plant.
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1. Consulting , technologies and Know-How for reconstruction of the old TiO2 plants (all stages of the sulphate process and some stages of the chloride process)

6. 3. What we offer?
•Offers for design of the technology processes including Know-How implementation for next stages of the sulphate process: Feed Stock Milling, Digestion, Digester Gas Scrubbing, Reduction, Settling & Sludge Filtration, Sludge Neutralization, Liquor Filtration, Crystallisation & Copperas Removal, Concentration, Hydrolysis, Nuclei Preparation, Waste Acid Concentration, Waste Acid Neutralization, Pre-Bleach and Post- Bleach Filtration, Bleaching, Additioning (Pre-calcinating salt treatment), Calciner Feed Filtration, Calcination & Cooling, Calciner Gas Scrubbing
•Offers for design technology processes including Know-How implementation for next stages of the sulphate and chloride processes: Dry Milling, Wet Milling, Inorganic Coating, Post-Coat Filtration, Drying, Micronising, Packing & Palletising
•Selection of main equipment, recommendations of best vendors, engineering of critical parameters of the main equipment for basic design.
•Propositions concerning automatization either for individual stages or for the whole TiO2 plant.
•Special technologies for manufacturing of TiO2 grades for different special applications (see details in Section 5)
•Basic Engineering and Detail Engineering of the New TiO2 Plant
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2. Consulting , technologies, Know-How and full engineering of the new TiO2 plants (all stages of the sulphate process and some stages of the chloride process)

7. 3. What we offer?
•Providing the test methods for TiO2 manufacturing technology control including optimal value range for the processes (from raw material stages to packaging and palletizing stage).
•Providing the test methods for quality control of the finished products for different applications including optimal value range of parameters.
•Assistance in evaluation of the customer requirements and development special quality control test methods for satisfaction of these requirements.
•Assistance in designing of manufacturing process changes for satisfaction of specific customers’ requirements.
•Assistance in TiO2 sales promotion inclusive specific requirements of different customers.
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3. Test methods for intermediate control of the technological processes, quality control test methods, customer test methods , technical support and technical product promotion

8. 4. Our Engineering Solutions and Know-How
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Digestion
Reduction
Settling and Sludge Filtration
Liquor Filtration
Crystallization & Copperas removal
Digester Gas Scrubbing
Hydrolysis
Pre-Bleach Filtration
Bleaching
Post-Bleach Filtration
Additioning
Calciner Feed Filtration
Calcination & Cooling
Calciner Gas Scrubbing
Ti-Ore Chlorination
Chlorides condensation
TiCl4 Purification
TiCl4 Oxidation
Dry Milling
Wet Milling
Inorganic Coating
Micronising
Drying
Post-Coating Filtration
Packaging & Palletising
Sulphate process
Chloride process
Common area of Sulphate and Chloride processes

9. 4. Our Engineering Solutions and Know-How
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Digestion
Reduction
Settling and Sludge Filtration
Liquor Filtration
Crystallization & Copperas removal
Digester Gas Scrubbing
Hydrolysis
Pre-Bleach Filtration
Bleaching
Post-Bleach Filtration
Additioning
Calciner Feed Filtration
Calcination & Cooling
Calciner Gas Scrubbing
Dry Milling
Wet Milling
Inorganic Coating
Micronising
Drying
Post-Coating Filtration
Packaging & Palletising
Sulphate process
Common area of Sulphate and Chloride processes
We can propose the technologies, knowledge and Know- How of Sulphate process (yellow background) and for Common area of Sulphate and Chloride processes (green background)

10. 4. Our Engineering Solutions and Know-How
10 # General Name of the AreaStage Description Name of technologies and Know-HowTi BlackTB00001Ti BlackDigestionTB2000011Digestion stage optimization (selection of titan ore digestion mode) 2Ti BlackDigestionTB2000021Reaction mass agitation stage optimization during titanium ore digestion 3Ti BlackDigestionTB2000031Leaching stage optimization4Ti BlackDigester Gas ScrubingTB2500011Digester Gas Scrubing stage optimization when using ilmenite5Ti BlackDigester Gas ScrubingTB2500012Digester Gas Scrubing stage optimization when using ilmenite6Ti BlackDigester Gas ScrubingTB2500021Digester Gas Scrubing stage optimization when using slag7Ti BlackDigester Gas ScrubingTB2500022Digester Gas Scrubing stage optimization when using slag8Ti BlackExternal ReductionTB3000011Reduction stage optimization for increasing of titanylsulphate constancy9Ti BlackExternal ReductionTB3000012Reduction stage optimization for increasing of titanylsulphate constancy10Ti BlackSettling and Sludge FiltrationTB4000011Settling stage optimization11Ti BlackSettling and Sludge FiltrationTB4000012Settling stage optimization12Ti BlackSettling and Sludge FiltrationTB4000021Sludge filtration stage optimization13Ti BlackLiquor FiltrationTB5000011Liquor Filtration stage optimization14Ti BlackCristallisation & Copperas RemovalTB6000010Cristallisation stage optimization15Ti BlackCristallisation & Copperas RemovalTB6000011Copperas removal stage optimizationClassification by RD Titan Group Innovative TiO2

11. 4. Our Engineering Solutions and Know-How
11 # General Name of the AreaStage Description Name of technologies and Know-HowTi GreyTG000016Ti GreyHydrolysisTG1000011Hydrolysis stage optimization for rutile TiO2 manufacturing17Ti GreyHydrolysisTG1000012Hydrolysis stage optimization for rutile TiO2 manufacturing18Ti GreyPre-Bleach FiltrationTG2000011Pre-Bleach filtration stage optimization19Ti GreyPre-Bleach FiltrationTG2000012Increasing of TiO2 extraction from weak acid20Ti GreyBleachingTG3000011Bleach stage optimization for achievement optimal Ti3+ level21Ti GreyPost-Bleach FiltrationTG4000011Post-Bleach filtration stage optimization22Ti GreyAdditioningTG5000011Additioning (Salt treatment) stage optimization for control fo calcination process and properties of TiO223Ti GreyAdditioningTG5000012Additioning (Salt treatment) stage optimization for control fo calcination process and properties of TiO224Ti GreyCalciner Feed FiltrationTG6000011Calciner feed filtration stage optimization25Ti GreyCalcination & CoolingTG7000011Calcination and Cooling stage optimization26Ti GreyCalciner Gas ScrubingTG7500011Calciner Gas Scrubing stage optimization27Ti GreyCalciner Gas ScrubingTG7500012Calciner Gas Scrubing stage optimizationClassification by RD Titan Group Innovative TiO2

12. 4. Our Engineering Solutions and Know-How
12 # General Name of the AreaStage Description Name of technologies and Know-HowTi WhiteTW000028Ti WhiteDry MillingTW1000011Dry milling stage optimization29Ti WhiteWet MillingTW2000011Wet milling stage optimization30Ti WhiteWet MillingTW2000012Wet milling stage optimization31Ti WhiteWet MillingTW2000013Wet mill stage optimization for particle size distribution control32Ti WhiteInnorganic CoatingTW3000011Inorganic and Organic Coating technologies for production TiO2 grades for different application - Paint and Coatings, Plastics, Paper (detailed description please see in Section 5) 33Ti WhitePost-Coating FiltrationTW4000011Post-Coating filtration stage optimization34Ti WhitePost-Coating FiltrationTW4000012Increasing of TiO2 extraction from Post-Coating stage filtrates35Ti WhiteDryingTW5000011Drying stage optimization36Ti WhiteMicronisingTW6000011Micronising stage optimization 37Ti WhiteMicronisingTW6000012Micronising stage optimization 38Ti WhitePackaging & PalletisingTW7000011Temporary storage and transportation stage (pre-packaging stage) optimization39Ti WhitePackaging & PalletisingTW7000012Packaging & Palletising stage optimizationClassification by RD Titan Group Innovative TiO2

13. 4. Our Engineering Solutions and Know-How
All Ti and further Areas:
–Support in selection of pipes materials, pumps etc.
–Optimization of solid and liquid wastes of neutralization and utilization stage
–Optimization of the stage of weak acid recovering
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14. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Paint and Coatings
Plastics
Décor Paper
Nano + Food
Today
During next 2 years
During next 5 years
RC-30
RC-31
RC-74
RC-54
RC-80
RC-44
RP-12
RP-32
RP-13
RP-72
RP-33
RP-73
RL-96
FA-171
RL-98
RC-8828
RP-8829
RL-8950
NR-5-20di-II
NR-5-20
NR-5-20di
Infrared
NR-15-60di
NR-70-120di
NA-10-20/390
NA-10-20/450
NA-10-20/450-II
NA-5-10/390
IR-A-I
IR-A-II
IR-B

15. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Paint and Coatings
RC-54
Today
Tioxide TR-92
Tiona 595
Kronos 2315
Sachtleben R-KB-6
Tronox CR-828
RC-74
DuPont R-706
DuPont TS-6200
Tiona 596
Kronos 2160
Tiona- 696
Kronos 2360
Tronox CR-800
Tronox CR-826
RC-44
DuPont R-902+
Tiona- RK-B-2
Sachtleben R-KB-2

16. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Paint and Coatings
Today
RC-44RC-54RC-741ApplicationsWater-borne and Solvent-borne Industrial and Decorative CoatingsAutomotive finishes and refinishesCoil CoatingsPowder coatingsMarine CoatingsExterior CoatingsAutomotive Finishes and RefinishesCoil CoatingsPowder CoatingsMarine CoatingsAerospace Coatings2PropertiesEasy Dispersibility Medium durability Good resistance to sedimentation in Waterborn systemsEasy DispersibilityHigh OpacityGood Initial GlossGood Gloss RetentionHigh DurabilityDispersibilityHigh OpacityGood Gloss RetentionSuperior Durability3Specifications3.1TiO2 content92-94% typical93-95% typical91-93% typical3.2Inorganic coatingAlumina, SilicaAlumina, ZirconiaAlumina, Silica3.3Organic treatmentpresentpresentpresent3.4Loss at 105oC<0.5%<0.5%<0.5% 3.5Oil absorption19-21 cm3/100g pigment18-20 cm3/100g pigment20-22 cm3/100g pigment3.6LatticeRutile 97-100%Rutile 97-100%, Stabilized Rutile 97-100%, Stabilized 3.7ISO 591-1:2000R2R2R2Grade nameData#

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Paint and Coatings
RC-30
Today
Kronos 2020
Tiona 568
DuPont R-900
Sachtleben RDI
Sachtleben RODI
RC-31
Ishihara R-630
Sachtleben RDI-S
Kronos 2063
Kronos 2090
Sachtleben R-FD-I
Tioxide TR-52
RC-80
Kronos 2044
Tioxide RXL
Sachtleben RDDI
Sachtleben R-210
Tronox CR- 800
Sachtleben R-KB-3
Tioxide R-TC-90
DuPont R-931

18. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Paint and Coatings
Today
RC-30RC-31RC-801ApplicationsElectrodeposition paintsAutomotive (Primers) Can CoatingsCoil CoatingsWater-borne and Solvent-borne Industrial and Decorative CoatingsWood PaintsRubberPlastics (usable) Can use in Printing InksPrinting InksCan CoatingsCoil CoatingsWood PaintsWater-born or solvent-born coatings with very high glossHighly pigmentedemulsion paints Exterior and interior trade sales paintsPaper filler and coating applicationsWallpaper coatingsFlat flexographic inks2PropertiesExcellent DispersibilityHigh OpacityHigh GlossLow Oil AbsorptionLow conductivitySuper DispersibilityHigh OpacityExcellent High GlossLow Oil AbsorptionBlue undertoneHigh opacity at high pigment volume concentrationHigh brightness and neutral toneReadily dispersed in all types of milling equipment3Specifications3.1TiO2 content94-96% typical94-96% typical80-82% typical3.2Inorganic coatingAluminaAluminaAlumina, Silica3.3Organic treatmentpresentpresentnone3.4Loss at 105oC<0.5%<0.5%<2.5% 3.5Oil absorption16-18 cm3/100g pigment16-18 cm3/100g pigment42-46 cm3/100g pigment3.6LatticeRutile 97-100%Rutile 97-100%Rutile 97-100% 3.7ISO 591-1:2000R2R2R33.8Conductivity of extract from 33% slurry of TiO2 (according DIN 19529:2009-01)<200 mS/cmno datano data#DataGrade name

19. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Plastics
Today
RP-13
RP-33
RP-12
RP-72
RP-32
RP-73
Kronos 2230
DuPont R-104
Kronos 2500
Tioxide TR-38
Tioxide R-FK-5
Tiona- 188
Tioxide TR-23
Tiona- 125
Tioxide TR-28
Sachtleben R-FK-2
Tronox CR-470
Tronox 8400
Tronox 834
Kronos 2233
Kronos 2450
Tiona RL-91
Tiona 90
Sachtleben 405
DuPont R-350
Kronos 2225
Kronos 2211
Kronos 2222
Tiona 168
DuPont R-105
Tioxide R-TC30
Kronos 2220
Sachtleben R-FK-3
Tronox 435

20. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Plastics
Today
RP-12/RP-13RP-32/RP-33RP-72/RP-731ApplicationsPolyolefin MasterbatchFlexible PVC (interior) High Temperature Cast FilmsThin Films PVC-plastisols Polyolefin MasterbatchPolyethylenePolypropylenePVC (Interior) PVC (Exterior, Chalking) PVC PipePVC and polyolefines (Exterior, Nonchalking) Agricultural FilmsOutdoor FurniturePVC-Windows sections2PropertiesOutstanding Dispersion and ProcessingHigh Hydrophobic feature No Migration of Organic CompoundLacing ResistanceHigh OpacityBlue Tint Tone and High BrightnessOutstanding Dispersion and ProcessingHigh Hydrophobic feature No Migration of Organic CompoundLacing ResistanceHigh OpacityBlue Tint Tone and High BrightnessEasily Incorporated in Vinyl and PolyolefinsMinimized Hygroscopic PropertyExcellent Color Retention No Migration of Organic CompoundHigh DurabilityGood Chalk ResistanceEffective UV Screen3Specifications3.1TiO2 content97-98% typical95-96% typical91-93% typical3.2Inorganic coatingAluminaAluminaAlumina, Silica3.3Organic treatmentpresentpresentpresent3.4Loss at 105oC<0.1%<0.2%<0.5% 3.5SurfaceHigh hydrophobic featuresHigh hydrophobic featuresHigh hydrophobic features3.6LatticeRutile 97-100%Rutile 97-100%Rutile 97-100%, Stabilized 3.7ISO 591-1:2000R1R2R2#DataGrade name

21. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Décor Paper
Today
During next 2 years
During next 5 years
RL-96
Kronos 2800
Tronox 820
Sachtleben R-610L
Sachtleben R-PL-2
DuPont R-796+
Tiona RCL-722
No analogues, some top-companies are conducting research
RL-98
No analogues, no data about researches by other companies
RL-8950

22. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Décor Paper
During next 2 years
During next 5 years
RL-98RL-89501ApplicationsHigh and Low Pressure LaminatePrinting Inks for Décor PaperMelamine moulding powdersHigh and Low Pressure Laminate for outdoor applicationsPrinting Inks for Décor Paper for outdoor applicationsMelamine moulding powders for outdoor applications New laminate paper products for outdoor applications2PropertiesOutstanding Greying Resistance to Paper LaminateGood Yellowing Resistance to High and Low Pressure LaminateSuperior Opacity, high brightness and low yellowness Dispersed readily in WaterSuperior Greying Resistance to Paper LaminateGood Yellowing Resistance to High and Low Pressure LaminateSuperior Opacity, high brightness and low yellowness Dispersed readily in Water3Specifications3.1TiO2 content87-90% typical85-92% typical3.2Inorganic coatingAluminium compounds Aluminium compounds 3.3Organic treatmentnonenone3.4Loss at 105oC<0.8%<1,0% 3.5Light stability (Blue Wool Scale)~7double 83.6LatticeRutile 97-100%, Stabilized Rutile 97-100%, Stabilized 3.7ISO 591-1:2000R3R3#DataGrade name

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Paint and Coatings
Plastics
During next 5 years
No analogues, no data about researches by other companies
No analogues, no data about researches by other companies
RP-8829
RC-8828

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Paint and Coatings
Plastics
During next 5 years
RC-8828RP-88291ApplicationsNew coatings with superior weattherability Exterior CoatingsAutomotive Finishes and RefinishesCoil CoatingsPowder CoatingsMarine CoatingsAerospace Coatings New plastics with superior weatherability PVC and polyolefines (Exterior, Nonchalking) Agricultural FilmsOutdoor FurniturePVC-Windows sections 2PropertiesDispersibilityHigh OpacityGood Gloss Retention100% Durability (no any TiO2-photocatalysis dependent chalking and gloss losses) Easily Incorporated in Vinyl and PolyolefinsMinimized Hygroscopic PropertyExcellent Color Retention (no any TiO2- photocatalysis dependent color changes) No Migration of Organic Compound100% Durability (no any TiO2-photocatalysis dependent chalking) Effective UV Screen3Specifications3.1TiO2 content90-93% typical90-93% typical3.2Inorganic coatingAlumina, SilicaAlumina, Silica3.3Organic treatmentpresentpresent3.4Loss at 105oC<0.5%<0.5% 3.5Oil absorption20-22 cm3/100g pigmentno data3.6SurfaceHydrophilic featuresHigh hydrophobic features3.7LatticeRutile 97-100%, Stabilized Rutile 97-100%, Stabilized 3.8ISO 591-1:2000R2R23.9ISO 591-1:2000R2R2#DataGrade name

25. Low-photocatalytic nano-TiO2 grades of Sachtleben and other companies for UV-screening
Photocatalitic nano-TiO2 grades of Sachtleben, Kronos and other companies
5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Nano + Food
During next 2 years
During next 5 years
FA-171
NR-5-20di-II
NR-5-20
NR-5-20di
Infrared
NR-15-60di
NR-70-120di
NA-10-20/390
NA-10-20/450
NA-10-20/450-II
NA-5-10/390
IR-A-I
IR-A-II
IR-B
Altiris 550
Altiris 800
Kronos 1171
Hombitan AFDC
PRETIOX AV- 01-FG/PhG

26. 5. Technologies for different TiO2 grades
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Nano + Food
During next 2 years
During next 5 years
Infrared
FA-171Photocatalytic Nano-TiO2 gradesLow-photocatalytic Nano- TiO2 grades Infrared reflecting TiO2 pigments 1ApplicationsFoodstuffs Pharmaceutics Сosmetics Сigarette paper NOx-decomposition Self-cleaning coatingsBacterial purificationAir purification Cosmetics UV-screening for Plastics and Coatings UV-screening for Building and ConstructionUV-screening for Agricultural FilmsUV-screenin for non-food PackingUV-screening for Fiber Paints and Coatings with infrared reflecting properties Plastics with infrared reflecting properties 2Properties This anatase grade complies with the following product safety regulations: European Union:78/25/EEC (pharmaceuticals), 76/768/EEC, 1333/2008/EC, 2008/128/EC (food color), 96/335/EC (cosmetics), European Pharmacopoeia. USA: FDA Regulation 21 CFR 73.2575 (cosmetics), US Pharmacopeia XXIV. UN: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO). Each of grades according application requirementsEach of grades according application requirementsEach of grades according application requirements#DataGrade name

27. 6. Development of strategic technologies for the next fifteen years
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1. Special TiO2-grades according customer requirements.
• Additional TiO2 grades not listed on this presentation
• Any required modification of grades listed on this presentation
During next 15 years

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2. New patented technology of TiO2 manufacturing by chloride process (for special customer order) .
• New chloride method which could be patented
• Best quality of finished products
• Best economic efficiency of process
• Best waste recovery solutions
• Possibility to use raw materials with relatively low TiO2 content
During next 15 years

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3. New patented technology of TiO2 manufacturing by alternative novel process (not classic like sulphate or chloride processes).
• New alternative novel method which could be patented and commercialized.
• Best quality of finished products
• Best economic efficiency of process
• Best waste recovery solutions
• Possibility to use raw materials with very low TiO2 content (even low cost not-for-TiO2-manufacturing ilmenite kinds)
During next 15 years

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4. Novel generation of the i-TiO2 pigments.
It is revolutionary class of TiO2 pigments which will change the white pigment market
• New properties
• Cost effective
• New applications
i-TiO2: innovations * intellect * intensity
During next 15 years

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