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SEMITI 996 vs LB Group R-996

SEMITI 996 is the SEMITECH-branded export-trade version of LB R-996 — same tier-1 chloride rutile, different supply structure.

LB R-996 is the world's highest-volume single TiO2 grade — universal chloride rutile from LB Group (formerly Longbai / Henan Billions). SEMITI 996 sources the same material through our consolidated trade structure.

Side-by-side specification

Typical published specs for the two grades. Customer-specific CoA on inquiry.

PropertySEMITI 996LB Group R-996
Material sourceLB Group tier-1 productionLB Group tier-1 production
ProcessChlorideChloride
All technical specsIdentical (same product)Identical
Supply chain supportSEMITECH technical + logisticsLB direct export

Bold amber indicates the column with the stronger value on that line.

When to choose which

Choose
SEMITI 996
  • →Buyers wanting English-speaking technical contact in Shanghai timezone
  • →Smaller volume / mixed-grade buyers
  • →Buyers needing consolidated shipments with other SEMITECH chemicals
Choose
LB Group R-996
  • →Established LB-direct supply relationship
  • →Single-grade, high-volume direct contracts

Drop-in substitution

Same material — no qualification needed beyond verifying batch CoA matches your existing R-996 batches.

Pricing context

Comparable at FCL volumes. SEMITI 996 trade structure adds technical and logistics overhead margin; direct LB excludes both.

Bottom line

Same material. Choose based on supply chain preference.

Full SEMITI 996 details

rutile · chloride
SEMITI 996
Universal Rutile

Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.

Full TDS, specifications, dosage →

Common questions

Is SEMITI 996 technically the same as LB R-996?+
Yes — SEMITI 996 sources from LB Group's tier-1 chloride production, the same family as LB R-996. No qualification trial is needed beyond verifying that the batch CoA matches your existing R-996 batches. The choice is purely about supply chain structure.
Is there a price difference between SEMITI 996 and LB R-996?+
Comparable at FCL volumes. SEMITI 996 through the SEMITECH trade structure adds technical and logistics overhead margin; LB-direct excludes both. Single-grade, very high-volume direct buyers typically get marginally lower pricing from LB-direct. Mixed-grade or smaller buyers benefit from SEMITECH consolidation.
When should I choose SEMITI 996 over buying LB R-996 direct?+
Choose SEMITI 996 when you want an English-speaking technical contact in the Shanghai timezone, when you are a smaller or mixed-grade buyer, or when you need consolidated shipments combining TiO2 with other SEMITECH specialty chemicals. Choose LB-direct when you have an established LB Group contract for single-grade high volume.

Request SEMITI 996 sample for LB Group R-996 substitution trial

Free 25 kg sample for technical evaluation. We typically respond within 24 hours UTC+8. FOB / CIF / DDP terms available to most ports worldwide.

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