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Economic conditions, such as inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates, can also impact titanium prices. A strong economy typically leads to higher demand for titanium, driving up prices. On the other hand, a weak economy can result in lower demand and lower prices. In addition, fluctuations in the value of the US dollar can affect the cost of imported titanium products.
For that reason, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has graded titanium dioxide as a food additive that consumers should seek to “avoid.” Scientists at the nonprofit nutrition and food safety watchdog group today published a new entry for titanium dioxide in its Chemical Cuisine database of food additives.
