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For research published in 2022 study in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, scientists examined “the genotoxicity and the intracellular reactive oxygen species induction by physiologically relevant concentrations of three different TiO2 nanomaterials in Caco-2 and HT29-MTX-E12 intestinal cells, while considering the potential influence of the digestion process in the NMs’ physiochemical characteristics.” They found a “DNA-damaging effect dependent on the nanomaterial,” along with the micronucleus assay suggesting “effects on chromosomal integrity, an indicator of cancer risk, in the HT29-MTX-E12 cells, for all the tested TiO2 nanomaterials.” Researchers concluded that the results showcase “evidence of concern” regarding titanium dioxide used as a food additive.

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One of the leading TiO2 factories in the world is DuPont, a multinational chemical company based in the United States. DuPont is renowned for its high-quality TiO2 products that are used in a wide range of applications, from paints and coatings to plastics and paper. With a strong focus on research and development, DuPont continuously innovates to improve the performance and sustainability of its TiO2 products, making them a top choice for manufacturers worldwide.

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