lithopone for paper manufacturer

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At the present JECFA meeting, the committee considered additional toxicological studies relevant to the safety assessment of the chemical that investigated its toxicokinetics, acute toxicity, short-term toxicity, long-term toxicity and carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, and reproductive and developmental toxicity, as well as special studies addressing its short-term initiation/promotion potential for colon cancer. The experts acknowledged that a large number of toxicological studies have been conducted using test materials, including nanoparticles, having size distributions and physico-chemical properties not comparable to real-world uses of titanium dioxide as a food additive. The studies on non-representative materials were evaluated by JECFA, but the committee concluded that such studies are not relevant to the safety assessment of the additive.

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Titanium dioxide's primary use lies in the pigment industry due to its exceptional light-scattering properties, which give it a high opacity and brightness. Paint and coating manufacturers heavily rely on TiO2 to provide whiteness and opacity to their products. Without titanium dioxide, many coatings would appear translucent or dull, impacting their performance and aesthetic appeal. As such, reliable titanium dioxide suppliers are vital to maintain the quality standards in the paint and coating sector.

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