After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body, Maged Younes, chair of the European Food Safety Authority's expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings, said in a May 2021 statement.

Furthermore, lithopone is a versatile pigment that can be easily mixed with other coloring agents to create custom shades and finishes. This flexibility allows leather suppliers to meet the diverse needs of their customers and produce a wide range of leather products in different colors and styles. Whether it's a classic black leather jacket or a trendy pastel-colored purse, lithopone can be tailored to suit any design requirements.

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Other food manufacturers use titanium dioxide to absorb water and keep moisture from clumping or degrading, Paul Westerhoff, PhD, an environmental engineer at Arizona State University who researches the biological and cellular effects of titanium dioxide, told Health.