anatase from china

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In the realm of plastic manufacturing, titanium dioxide stands as a cornerstone additive, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and functional properties of various plastic products. This versatile compound, known chemically as TiO2, is a white pigment widely used in industries ranging from paints and coatings to food coloring and sunscreens. However, its role in plastic factories is particularly noteworthy due to its unique attributes that contribute significantly to the production process.

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For a review published in 2023 in the journal Environmental Pollution, researchers examined E171 as a possible factor promoting obesity-related metabolic disorders. Because gut microbiota play an important role in immune function maintenance and development, and because titanium dioxide as a food additive has been shown to alter gut microbiota, researchers wanted to review “the dysregulations along the gut microbiota-immune system axis after oral TiO2 exposure compared to those reported in obese or diabetic patients, and to highlight potential mechanisms by which foodborne TiO2 nanoparticles may increase the susceptibility to develop obesity-related metabolic disorders.” The study authors discovered recurrent changes in the gut microbiota composition when exposed to titanium dioxide nanoparticles, with an imbalance of intestinal symbiotic microbiota. These changes and imbalances were also reported and played a role in the development of obesity, the authors wrote. This highlights “foodborne TiO2 nanoparticles as an endocrine disruptor-like chemical promoting obesity-related disorders,” the authors concluded.

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Manufacturers of 98% Anatase Titanium Dioxide Paint Grade understand the importance of consistency and quality control in their products. They employ advanced production techniques, such as the sulfate or chloride process, to refine raw materials into the finest grade TiO2. Stringent quality checks are carried out at every stage, from sourcing the highest quality ilmenite or rutile ores to the final product packaging, ensuring the purity and performance of the pigment.

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