SEMITI NANO-30 vs Croda Solaveil CT-300
SEMITI NANO-30 is supplied as powder; Croda Solaveil CT-300 is supplied as 50% dispersion. Different forms, similar active TiO2 performance.
Croda's Solaveil CT-300 is a pre-dispersed 50% nano TiO2 in caprylic/capric triglyceride — drop-in for sunscreen emulsion oil phase. SEMITI NANO-30 is supplied as the underlying powder for formulators who pre-disperse in-house with their preferred carrier.
Side-by-side specification
Typical published specs for the two grades. Customer-specific CoA on inquiry.
| Property | SEMITI NANO-30 | Croda Solaveil CT-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Powder (40% pre-dispersible) | 50% dispersion in C12-15 |
| Carrier flexibility | Choose your own carrier | Fixed (C12-15) |
| Storage stability | 12 months | 9–12 months |
| Active TiO2 | 70–80% | 50% (as supplied) |
| Convenience | Requires pre-dispersion | Drop-in ready |
| Cost per kg active TiO2 | Significantly lower | Reference |
Bold amber indicates the column with the stronger value on that line.
When to choose which
- →Sunscreen production with in-house pre-dispersion capability
- →Buyers wanting carrier flexibility (cyclomethicone, esters, vegetable oils)
- →Cost-optimization in larger production volumes
- →Boutique sunscreen brands with limited equipment
- →Formulators preferring ready-to-use ingredients
- →Specialty sunscreen with Croda technical support relationship
Drop-in substitution
Pricing context
Solaveil CT-300 lands at premium pricing reflecting Croda branding + pre-dispersion. SEMITI NANO-30 + carrier delivers same active TiO2 at significantly lower cost.
For high-volume sunscreen producers, SEMITI NANO-30 + own carrier wins on cost flexibility. For smaller / specialty brands, ready-to-use Solaveil is the convenience choice.
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