SEMITI 996 vs Venator TR92
SEMITI 996 matches Venator TR92's universal chloride rutile positioning at significantly lower cost.
Venator (formerly Huntsman Pigments) TR92 is a UK-origin universal chloride rutile, broadly comparable to R-902, CR-828, and SEMITI 996 in positioning. With Venator under financial restructuring in 2023–2024, many buyers are evaluating alternatives. SEMITI 996 is a stable Chinese-source alternative.
Side-by-side specification
Typical published specs for the two grades. Customer-specific CoA on inquiry.
| Property | SEMITI 996 | Venator TR92 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Chloride | Chloride |
| Surface treatment | Al2O3 + organic | Al2O3 + organic |
| Tinting strength | ≥1850 | ≥1850 |
| Color (CIE L*) | ≥97.6 | ≥97.5 |
| Supply chain stability | Stable tier-1 Chinese | Restructuring (2023–2024) |
| Landed cost (Asia) | Lower | Reference |
Bold amber indicates the column with the stronger value on that line.
When to choose which
- →Existing Venator TR92 customer concerned about supply continuity
- →Cost-optimization in coatings and plastic compounding
- →Asia-Pacific operations
- →Long-term Venator contracts with no business case to switch
Drop-in substitution
Pricing context
Both at competitive pricing — SEMITI 996 lands marginally lower at FCL volumes.
Stable alternative to Venator TR92 with cost advantage.
Request SEMITI 996 sample for Venator TR92 substitution trial
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