SEMITI 706 vs Chemours Ti-Pure R-706
SEMITI 706 matches Ti-Pure R-706's premium durability for industrial and automotive coatings — at 35–40% lower landed cost.
Ti-Pure R-706 is the global reference grade for premium industrial and automotive coatings — a chloride-process rutile with heavy alumina + zirconia + organic surface treatment for exceptional outdoor durability and gloss retention. SEMITI 706 is engineered as the direct alternative, with the same triple-layer surface treatment architecture and matched performance in QUV exposure, Florida weathering, and color stability.
Side-by-side specification
Typical published specs for the two grades. Customer-specific CoA on inquiry.
| Property | SEMITI 706 | Chemours Ti-Pure R-706 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Chloride | Chloride |
| Surface treatment | Al2O3 + ZrO2 + organic | Al2O3 + ZrO2 + organic |
| QUV gloss retention (2000 hr) | ≥80% | ≥80% |
| Color (CIE L*) | ≥97.8 | ≥97.9 |
| Color (b*) | ≤1.6 | ≤1.5 |
| Oil absorption | 13–17 g/100g | 14–17 g/100g |
| Tinting strength | ≥1900 | ≥1900 |
| Landed cost (Asia) | Significantly lower | Reference (highest) |
Bold amber indicates the column with the stronger value on that line.
When to choose which
- →Industrial protective coatings for steel, infrastructure, machinery
- →Coil coating production where 15-year service life is needed
- →Automotive refinish (not OEM, where R-880 is the standard)
- →Cost-sensitive premium architectural exterior paint
- →Automotive OEM top-coat (Ti-Pure R-706 is widely qualified in this segment)
- →Premium consumer-facing finishes where brand recognition has marketing weight
- →Color-match applications with < 0.3 Δb* batch tolerance
Drop-in substitution
Pricing context
Ti-Pure R-706 lands in Asian markets at USD 3.80–4.20 per kg FCL. SEMITI 706 lands at USD 2.50–2.90 per kg FCL — 30–35% cost advantage. The cost gap can finance additional QC testing during qualification.
SEMITI 706 is the right substitute for industrial, coil, refinish, and tier-2 automotive uses. For premium OEM, plan a longer qualification cycle.
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