UNSPSC 11181502: Titanium oxide

As a pigment of high refringence, titanium dioxide is the most widely used white pigment because of its brightness and very high refractive index (n=2.4), in which it is surpassed only by a few other materials. When deposited as a thin film, its refractive index and colour make it an excellent reflective optical coating for dielectric mirrors and some gemstones

UNSPSC 11181502 Titanium oxide is a Commodity code covering raw materials and chemical compounds purchased by state and local governments for industrial processing, manufacturing, and infrastructure applications. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show demand for materials in specialized manufacturing and waste-processing contexts, where titanium oxide and related advanced materials support equipment operations, metal recovery systems, and fabricated products for public infrastructure. Issuing bodies span county governments and special-purpose authorities; DeKalb County, Georgia and the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County appear in recent activity. The scope of actual procurement diverges from the code's nominal focus — recent opportunities emphasize integrated equipment and materials supply for metals recovery and steel fabrication rather than titanium oxide as a standalone chemical commodity.

The code shows activity concentrated in Georgia and Florida. The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County issued RFP 26-206 on June 9, 2026 (response deadline July 16, 2026) seeking equipment, operations, and maintenance services for an Advanced Metals Recovery Processing System that processes approximately 150,000 tons of bottom ash annually and recovered 2,330 short tons of non-ferrous metals in the 12-month period ending June 2025; the selected proposer will transition to operations on or before September 23, 2026 under an initial three-year Site License Agreement. DeKalb County, Georgia posted ITB 2026-082 on June 29, 2026 (response deadline July 23, 2026) for a three-year multiyear contract to supply hot-rolled steel plates for roadway projects in dimensions ranging from 4 feet × 4 feet to 12 feet × 12 feet, with estimated quantities of 25 to 60 units per size totaling 480 plates, requiring a minimum 20% Local Small Business Enterprise subcontractor participation.