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No acute effects of nano-sized TiO2 were observed in Danio rerio (zebrafish) embryos. Exposure of rainbow trout to TiO2 NPs triggered lipid peroxidation, influence on the respiratory tract, disturbance in the metabolism of Cu and Zn, induction of intestinal erosion  and accumulation in kidney tissue. Linhua et al. exposed juvenile carp to 100 and 200 mg/ml of particles and TiO2 observed no mortality. However, the fish suffered from oxidative stress and pathological changes in gill and liver. In the infaunal species Arenicola marina, exposure to TiO2 NPs in sediment caused sub-lethal effects including decrease in casting rate and increase in cellular and DNA damage. Aggregated particles were visible in the lumen of the gut, but no uptake through the gut or the skin was observed.

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Raw material costs, particularly the price of titanium ore, have a significant impact on the price of titanium dioxide. As the cost of titanium ore rises, manufacturers may pass on these increased costs to consumers, leading to higher prices for titanium dioxide. Additionally, production capacity can also affect the price per ton. When there is excess capacity, manufacturers may compete for market share by lowering prices, which can lead to lower prices for consumers.

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