lithopone 30 l

 At present, Lide powder is mainly produced in China. Most of the domestic Lide powder production is still using traditional methods. The main raw materials are zinc oxide, sulfuric acid and barium sulfide (barite and coal are produced by high temperature reduction). Zinc 45% ~ 70%. The traditional method for producing the Liede powder process is to use zinc bakelite containing more than 45% zinc as a raw material to be leached with sulfuric acid to obtain a crude zinc sulfate solution, and then to remove iron by potassium permanganate, and then replace the heavy metal with zinc powder and filter to obtain zinc sulfate. The refined liquid is further subjected to metathesis reaction, pressure filtration, calcination, rinsing, drying, and pulverization with strontium sulfide to obtain a series of different types of lindose powder containing zinc sulfide of 30% or more. The whole process is carried out in an acidic (ra<7) environment, which consumes a large amount of sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid has strong corrosiveness and requires high production equipment. The final discharged slag is acidic slag, which brings new pollution to the environment. High requirements, high production costs, and poor quality of the products obtained.

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In conclusion, titanium dioxide plays a crucial role in the plastic manufacturing industry due to its unique properties as a white pigment, UV stabilizer, and mechanical property enhancer. Its use not only improves the quality and performance of plastic products but also contributes to sustainable practices by extending their lifespan and reducing waste. As technology continues to advance, it is likely that TiO2 will remain a vital ingredient in the production of high-quality plastics for years to come.

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A  2023 study published in the journal Environmental Research, scientists examined the effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on important gut bacteria in mice. Their results showed “the growth inhibitory effects could be associated with cell membrane damage caused by titanium dioxide nanoparticles to the bacterial strains. Metabolomics analysis showed that TiO2 NPs caused alterations in multiple metabolic pathways of gut bacteria, such as tryptophan and arginine metabolism, which were demonstrated to play crucial roles in regulating gut and host health.” The researchers also found that four different neuroprotective metabolites “were significantly reduced” in urine and in vitro bacteria and vivo urine samples. The researchers concluded: “Increasing evidence implies that the gut microbiome plays a profound role in regulating host metabolism. Our results illustrated that TiO2 NPs hindered the growth of four beneficial gut bacterial strains.”

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