Cement, mortar, sealant manufacturer
TiO2 for Construction Material Suppliers
Construction materials use 1–5% TiO2 for whitening — cost-optimized SEMITI 298 sulfate covers most applications.
Typical volume
100–2000 t/year
Qualification cycle
4–8 weeks
Business context
Construction material suppliers — Sika, BASF Construction, Henkel — produce white cement, decorative mortar, sealants, EIFS (exterior insulation finishing systems), stucco. TiO2 provides whiteness and opacity.
Procurement challenges
- 01Cost optimization (construction is commodity-driven)
- 02Alkaline pH compatibility (cement systems pH > 12)
- 03Outdoor durability for facade applications
- 04Compatibility with white cement and gypsum systems
What SEMITI brings
SEMITI 298 cost-optimized sulfate rutile for construction. SEMITI 996 for premium decorative applications.
Recommended SEMITI grades for construction material suppliers
SEMITI 298
rutile · sulfate
Universal Sulfate Rutile
Cost-optimized sulfate-process rutile — 25% cheaper than chloride for non-critical applications.
SEMITI 996
rutile · chloride
Universal Rutile
Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.
Common questions
Is TiO2 stable in cement alkaline pH?+
Yes — TiO2 itself is chemically stable in alkaline environments. Surface treatment may degrade over time but the underlying TiO2 retains pigmenting power.
Talk to us about your construction material suppliers TiO2 procurement
Send us your current grade, volume, and qualification process. We'll respond with a substitution analysis and sample plan within 48 hours.