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Ponceau 4R, also known as Red No. 40, is a synthetic azo dye that is commonly used as a food coloring. It has a bright red color and is approved for use in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. In the cosmetics industry, Ponceau 4R is used as a colorant to add vibrant hues to lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, and other makeup products. It is known for its stability and compatibility with other ingredients, making it a popular choice among manufacturers.

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In a study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology in 2016, researchers investigated whether titanium dioxide exposure led to an increase in colorectal tumor creation in mice by using a colitis associated cancer model. By measuring tumor progression markers, the researchers found that mice given titanium dioxide experienced enhanced tumor formation in the distal colon.  There was also a decrease of cells that act as a protective barrier in the colon. The researchers wrote: “These results suggest that E171 could worsen pre-existent intestinal diseases.”

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