rutile tio2 r-996 white pigment

In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that titanium dioxide is no longer safe in foods due to the same concerns over nanoparticles. As a result, titanium dioxide is now banned as a food additive in the EU. Although studies have shown that the absorption of ingested titanium dioxide is low, evidence suggests that titanium dioxide nanoparticles can accumulate in the body over time. Health Canada deemed it safe in 2022 but noted concerns. Unlike their European counterparts, Canadian officials did not consider studies performed with titanium dioxide nanoparticles alone. 

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The particle size and shape of anatase TiO2 play a crucial role in its performance in various applicationschina anatase type titanium dioxide 996. Chinese manufacturers offer a range of particle sizes, including ultrafine particles for superior optical properties and coarser particles for applications requiring higher bulk density. The particles are typically spherical or near-spherical in shape, which enhances their flowability and dispersibility.

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