classification of titanium dioxide factories

Titanium dioxide, known for its exceptional refractive index and UV-blocking properties, is a key ingredient in various industries. The Microbar factory, however, goes beyond conventional production methods, focusing on micro-scale production that enhances efficiency and precision. The 'microbar' in its name refers to its ability to produce titanium dioxide particles at an incredibly minute scale, enabling unique performance characteristics in end-products.

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In the context of titanium dioxide determination, the process generally begins with the sample preparation, where a known mass of the sample containing TiO2 is dissolved or digested appropriately. The subsequent steps involve adding a precipitating agent, such as ammonium sulfate or sulfuric acid, to the prepared solution, which facilitates the formation of a titanium precipitate. This precipitate is often titanium hydroxide, which is not only insoluble but can be easily filtered out from the liquid phase.


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Prof. Maged Younes, Chair of EFSA’s expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF), wrote of the decision: “Taking into account all available scientific studies and data, the Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive. A critical element in reaching this conclusion is that we could not exclude genotoxicity concerns after consumption of titanium dioxide particles. After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body.”

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