The most significant uncertainty identified by the EU experts was the concern that TiO₂ particles may have genotoxic effects. Genotoxicity refers to the ability of a chemical to directly damage genetic material within a cell (DNA), which may lead to cancer in certain situations. Although the experts did not conclude that TiO₂ particles in E171 are genotoxic, they could not rule out the concern that they might be.

According to the manufacturer feedback, mainstream factory new single pretty price, clinch a deal market as a whole center of gravity move up. Demand side, currently has consider autumn with cargo terminal and actual transaction will increase; The supply side, the mainstream manufacturers, there are some load increase, industry actual output increased slightly. Part of the plastic and paper related downstream feedback tight type price for some goods is higher. Recent titanium pigment raw material prices strong, titanium white price support also increases, the comprehensive market all factors, the current market to maintain a valence state of titanium white.

Conclusions