tio2 market

Lithopone, a blend of zinc sulfide and barium sulfate, is prized for its opaque nature and ability to confer high brilliance and stability to colors. It has traditionally been used in a wide array of applications, from paints and plastics to rubber and printing inks. However, with the advent of new environmental regulations and the push for safer, non-toxic materials, there has been a renewed interest in lithopone production techniques that minimize hazardous waste and maximize efficiency.

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Separately, concerns have been raised about titanium dioxide impacting one's genetic code. This can be traced to a 2009 study which found that titanium dioxide nanoparticles caused DNA damage and genetic instability in mice. A 2022 study published in Food and Chemical Toxicology also raised concerns about the DNA-damaging effects of titanium dioxide as a food additive. The study noted that results evidenced a DNA-damaging effect, and added that there may also be impacts to chromosomal integrity, an indicator of cancer risk.

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