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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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China's dominance in the titanium dioxide market is a testament to its robust industrial infrastructure and advanced chemical processing capabilities. According to industry reports, China accounts for more than half of the global titanium dioxide production, making it the largest producer and exporter of this pigment worldwide. This is largely due to the country's abundant reserves of titanium-bearing minerals, such as ilmenite and rutile, which are the primary raw materials for TiO2 production.

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 Fourth, since the sulfate required for the production of the present invention is provided by the acid leaching slag itself, the mass fraction of the SO/- contained in the acid leaching slag is 15% or more, and the nanometer is prepared by using the acid leaching residue as the zinc and sulfate raw material of the lithopone. Lide powder products not only realize the resource utilization of acid leaching slag, but also turn waste into treasure, and treat and improve the acidic soil of acid leaching residue to purify the environment. Low production costs and simple operation. The metathesis reaction is carried out in a low-density ammonia system (the metathesis reactant is dissolved in recovered ammonia water), and the crystal nucleus formed is smaller. It is non-toxic and safe. The ammonia solution after synthesis and separation is returned to the leaching. There is no waste water in the whole production process. The produced waste residue meets the national solid waste discharge standard for efflux, conforms to the national industrial policy, and is an environmentally friendly “green” type process.

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  • In addition to its outstanding properties, lithopone has excellent stability, weather resistance and chemical inertness. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, even under harsh environmental conditions. You can rely on lithopone to stand the test of time, maintaining its luster and performance for years to come.

  • Agriculture grade calcium carbonate is used in agriculture as a soil conditioner to neutralize acidic soils and improve nutrient uptake by plants. It is typically coarser in particle size compared to other grades to ensure better soil penetration and improved effectiveness. Agriculture grade calcium carbonate is also used in animal feed as a source of calcium for livestock.