white titanium dioxide suppliers

You may be taking a second look at your favorite candy after hearing this week's news about titanium dioxide. Recently, a lawsuit was filed against Mars, Inc. based on claims that the manufacturer's popular Skittles candy is unfit for human consumption. The class-action lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in mid-July, alleged that the candy contained heightened levels of a known toxin called titanium dioxide — a food additive that the company previously pledged to phase out from their products in 2016, according to the Center for Food Safety.

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China has emerged as a significant player in the global talc and titanium dioxide market, contributing to the production, consumption, and export of these essential minerals. Talc, also known as talcum powder, is a naturally occurring mineral that is widely used in various industries, including papermaking, plastics, rubber, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Titanium dioxide, on the other hand, is a white pigment that is primarily used in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper. Both minerals have unique properties that make them indispensable in numerous applications.

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