HYDREX® P, SIPERNAT® 898 and SIPERNAT® 813 precipitated silicates are multifunctional specialty additives and highly efficient titanium dioxide extenders. High brightness décor paper requires a high content of TiO₂ pigments for the desired optical properties. Evonik’s silicate pigments can reduce the amount of TiO₂, due to their unique structure, spacing efficiency, providing high brightness and good dry and wet opacity. By preventing TiO₂ self-agglomeration, silicates from Evonik provide uniform pigment distribution and excellent rotor gravure printability. The substitution of 5 – 10% of the TiO2 content with Evonik silicates reduces pigment costs and lowers the overall carbon footprint of the final décor paper without sacrificing quality properties.