Marine paint manufacturer / shipyard supplier
TiO2 for Marine & Protective Coating Suppliers
Marine coatings face salt spray, UV, biofouling. SEMITI 826D + zinc-rich primers are the typical durable-rutile choice.
Typical volume
100–800 t/year per marine paint supplier
Qualification cycle
12–16 weeks (extended salt spray + immersion testing)
Business context
Marine coating suppliers — Hempel, International Paint (AkzoNobel), Jotun, Kansai Marine, PPG Marine — paint commercial ships, offshore platforms, naval vessels. The performance demands are extreme: 15+ year service in salt water, anti-corrosion, anti-biofouling, gloss retention under UV.
Procurement challenges
- 01Multi-layer coating system compatibility (zinc primer + tie-coat + topcoat)
- 02Specific marine specifications (IMO, classification societies)
- 03Cold-climate application properties (some hull paint applied below 5°C)
- 04Anti-biofouling chemistry compatibility (TBT-free systems)
What SEMITI brings
SEMITI 826D for premium marine topcoat. SEMITI 706 acceptable for above-waterline marine paint. Both compatible with modern epoxy + polyurethane multi-coat marine systems.
Recommended SEMITI grades for marine & protective coating suppliers
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Common questions
Is SEMITI compatible with anti-biofouling paint systems?+
Yes — SEMITI as the white pigment in topcoats. Anti-biofouling activity comes from copper compounds or biocide additives, separate from TiO2.
SEMITECH matrix · co-purchase
Pair with matting agent for marine & protective coating suppliers
TiO2 provides hiding power; silica matting agent provides gloss control. Both products are typically required in the same matte/eggshell formulation. Our sister brand GMATT (matting-agents.com) supplies the matched silica matting agent.
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