lithopone 28%-30%
CAS: 1345-05-7
In addition to paints and coatings, titanium dioxide powder is also widely used in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Titanium dioxide is a common ingredient in sunscreens, as it provides excellent UV protection and helps prevent sunburn and skin damage. Suppliers who can offer titanium dioxide powder that meets stringent regulatory requirements and quality standards are crucial for manufacturers of sunscreen products.
The country's rich titanium resources have been a cornerstone for the development of this sector. With approximately 6618 million metric tons of titanium ore reserves, China has been able to establish a robust titanium dioxide production infrastructure. These reserves are primarily located in regions such as Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangdong, and Hainan, which have become major hubs for titanium dioxide production.
The chloride process involves the chlorination of titanium ore to produce titanium tetrachloride, which is then oxidized to form titanium dioxide. This method produces high-purity TiO2 but requires the use of highly toxic chlorine gas and generates hazardous waste products.
On November 23, 2022, the General Court of the European Union reversed the conclusion that titanium dioxide was carcinogenic and released a statement (1,2):
“First, the Commission made a manifest error in its assessment of the reliability and acceptability of the study on which the classification was based and, second, it infringed the criterion according to which that classification can relate only to a substance that has the intrinsic property to cause cancer.”
As part of our mission at CRIS we base our safety assessments on the currently available scientific evidence and consider many variables (e.g., study quality, journal of publication, etc.), even if it goes against previous conclusions. Evidence-informed decisions making is critical to ensure that the laws and regulations put into place are for the benefit of the population.
The EU General Court maintains that the scientific evidence presented wasn’t the complete picture for the ingredient, “in the present case, the requirement to base the classification of a carcinogenic substance on reliable and acceptable studies was not satisfied.”
“First, the Commission made a manifest error in its assessment of the reliability and acceptability of the study on which the classification was based and, second, it infringed the criterion according to which that classification can relate only to a substance that has the intrinsic property to cause cancer.”
As part of our mission at CRIS we base our safety assessments on the currently available scientific evidence and consider many variables (e.g., study quality, journal of publication, etc.), even if it goes against previous conclusions. Evidence-informed decisions making is critical to ensure that the laws and regulations put into place are for the benefit of the population.
The EU General Court maintains that the scientific evidence presented wasn’t the complete picture for the ingredient, “in the present case, the requirement to base the classification of a carcinogenic substance on reliable and acceptable studies was not satisfied.”