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Lithopone was developed in the 1870s as a substitute for lead carbonate (lead white), to overcome its drawbacks of toxicity and poor weathering resistance. Within a few years, titanium dioxide displaced lithopone to become the white pigment (PW6) par excellence in the industry and the world’s best-selling inorganic pigment. However, titanium is a product whose price is subject to large price variations due to product availability. These price increases affect the competitiveness of finished products, and so the search for an alternative to titanium dioxide has generated a variety of possibilities to optimise its use. 

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One of the key challenges facing the wholesale TiO2 market is the volatility in raw material prices, particularly for titanium-bearing ores such as ilmenite and rutile. These raw materials are subject to price fluctuations due to factors such as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and changes in demand from end-use industries. As a result, manufacturers may face challenges in managing their production costs and maintaining competitive pricing in the market.

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