china kowet titanium dioxide

Nano-sized TiO2 generally shows low or no acute toxicity in both invertebrates and vertebrates. However, exposure of Daphnia magna to 20 ppm TiO2 for 8 consecutive days was found to cause 40 % mortality. Zhu et al. showed minimal toxicity to D. magna after 48 h exposure, while upon chronic exposure for 21 days, D. magna suffered severe growth retardation and mortality. A significant amount of nano-sized TiO2 was found also accumulated in the body of the animals. Similar findings with coated nano-sized TiO2 (T-Lite™ SF, T-Lite™ SF-S and T-Lite™ MAX; BASF SE) were reported by Wiench et al. Biochemical measurements showed that exposure to TiO2 NPs induces significant concentration-dependent antioxidant enzyme activities in D. magna. Lee et al. showed that 7 and 20 nm-sized TiO2 induced no genotoxic effect in D. magna and in the larva of the aquatic midge Chironomus riparius.

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One of the key advantages of using titanium oxide as a pigment is its high refractive index, which gives it excellent opacity and brightness. This makes it an ideal choice for use in paints and coatings, where it can add color, durability, and protection to various surfaces. In addition, titanium oxide is also highly stable and resistant to UV radiation, making it a popular choice for use in sunscreens, cosmetics, and other products that require protection from the sun.

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