Titanium oxides

HS v2022 Code: 282300

About titanium oxides

HS code 282300 covers titanium oxides, a group of chemical compounds that are widely used in various industries. Titanium oxides are known for their exceptional properties, including high refractive index, UV-blocking capabilities, and chemical stability. These compounds play a crucial role in the production of pigments, paints, coatings, and a wide range of other products, making them an essential part of the global economy.

Production process

Titanium oxides are primarily produced through the chloride process or the sulfate process. In the chloride process, titanium-bearing ores are chlorinated to produce titanium tetrachloride, which is then oxidized to form titanium dioxide. The sulfate process involves the dissolution of titanium-bearing ores in sulfuric acid, followed by the precipitation and calcination of titanium sulfate to produce titanium dioxide.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of titanium oxides include titanium-bearing ores, such as ilmenite and rutile, as well as various chemicals and energy sources. Specialized equipment, such as chlorinators, reactors, and calcination furnaces, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 282300 is titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is used as a white pigment in a wide range of products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and cosmetics. Titanium oxides may also be used in the production of 282200 Chromium oxides and hydroxides, 282490 Inorganic compounds, n.e.c.; liquid air; compressed air; amalgams, other than of precious metals, and 284170 Titanium oxides, among other related products.

Revisions to 282300

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 282300. The most recent 1 version of this code (282300) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 282300.

Older versions

Family tree for titanium oxides

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/282300'>282300: Titanium oxides</a>"]

    
    

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