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SEMITI 902

Universal Coatings Rutile

Universal coatings-grade rutile — the global reference for waterborne and solventborne paints.

International equivalents: Chemours Ti-Pure R-902

SEMITI 902 is a universal coatings-grade chloride-process rutile, matched against Chemours Ti-Pure R-902 — historically the most widely-formulated TiO2 grade in global paint manufacturing. If your formulation has been qualified on R-902, SEMITI 902 is the direct drop-in replacement.

The grade is balanced for cost-performance in the mid-tier coatings segment: high enough tinting strength to meet brand-name paint specifications, broad enough surface treatment compatibility to work in both waterborne and solventborne systems, and stable enough thermal behavior to survive standard pigment-dispersion processing without specialty handling.

SEMITI 902 is one of our two highest-volume grades (the other being SEMITI 996 for plastics-focused buyers). We hold dedicated safety stock at Shanghai and Qingdao warehouses for major buyer ports, with typical 5–7 day production-to-ship turnaround.

Why customers pick SEMITI 902

  • 01Direct Ti-Pure R-902 alternative — qualified in thousands of paint formulations globally
  • 02Broad binder compatibility — acrylic emulsion, alkyd, PU, styrene-acrylic
  • 03High tinting strength (≥ 1850 Reynolds) — supports lower TiO2 loading in colored systems
  • 04Mid-tier pricing — sweet spot between SEMITI 298 economy and SEMITI 706 premium

Typical specifications

Batch-specific CoA accompanies every shipment.

TiO2 content≥ 93.0%
Rutile content≥ 98.5%
Color (CIE L*)≥ 97.6
Color (b*)≤ 1.9
Tinting strength (Reynolds)≥ 1850
Oil absorption16–20 g/100g
Loss on ignition≤ 0.50%
pH6.5–8.5
Surface treatmentAlumina + organic

Typical dosage

Starting points for formulator trials — final loadings should be optimized in-house.

Architectural matte emulsion
15–22%
Drop-in replacement for R-902 with no formula adjustment
Architectural semi-gloss
20–28%
Solventborne alkyd
20–25%
Offset / flexo inks
20–30%

vs international reference grades

Comparisons against the international grades most commonly cross-referenced by formulators.

Chemours Ti-Pure
R-902

Designed as 1:1 drop-in. In >50 customer A/B trials we've recorded average Δ-CIE-L* < 0.3 and Δ-gloss < 1 unit at 60°. Landed cost in Asia 35–45% lower.

Kronos
2310

Both universal coatings/plastics grades. SEMITI 902 is more coatings-focused (slightly higher tinting strength); Kronos 2310 has marginal edge in plastics extrusion.

LB Group
R-996

LB R-996 is closer to our SEMITI 996. R-902 specifically (the Ti-Pure equivalent) is closer to our SEMITI 902 — the difference is the surface treatment loading.

Primary applications

Architectural Coatings
Interior emulsion + exterior facade paints — the largest single TiO2 application by volume.
Industrial Coatings
Heavy-duty protective coatings for steel structures, infrastructure, and machinery — demands durability and chemical resistance.
Printing Inks
Offset, flexo, gravure, screen, UV inks — easy dispersion, anti-screen-blinding, narrow particle size.

Packaging & shipping

25 kg paper bag with PE liner; 500 / 1000 / 1250 kg FIBC. Standard pallet 1 t. 20' container 18–20 t. No special handling required for ocean transport.

Common questions

What's the difference between SEMITI 902 and SEMITI 996?+
SEMITI 902 is more specifically tuned for coatings (lighter surface treatment, optimized for paint dispersion). SEMITI 996 is the universal grade with heavier treatment for plastics/PVC. If your application is primarily paint and ink, choose 902. If you need a single grade that does paint + plastics + ink, choose 996.
Does SEMITI 902 work in 100% acrylic emulsion exterior paints?+
For 1–3 year service exterior with proper UV absorber package, yes. For 5+ year service, switch to SEMITI 826D or SEMITI 706 — they have the zirconia/silica overcoat needed for chalking resistance.
How does SEMITI 902 perform in low-VOC waterborne?+
Well — the alumina + organic surface treatment is tuned for waterborne dispersion. Customers running low-VOC (< 50 g/L) acrylic emulsion have reported equivalent hiding power and scrub resistance vs the R-902 reference.

Request CoA, sample, or quote for SEMITI 902

We typically respond within 24 hours UTC+8. Free samples for technical evaluation; FOB / CIF / DDP terms to most ports worldwide.

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