classification of titanium dioxide


Why all of a sudden is there so much interest in the safety of Titanium Dioxide?

Researchers from France and Luxembourg gave E171 (the much more food friendly name for Titanium Dioxide) in Europe and the United States, to lab rats in their drinking water for 100 days.

Of those rats, 40 per cent of the exposed rodents developed “preneoplastic lesions” or precancerous growths. The Titanium Dioxide also inhibited the immune systems of the rats and “accelerated” the growth of the lesions. France’s INRA agricultural research institute, which took part in the study, said in a statement.“These results demonstrate a role in initiating and promoting the early stages of colorectal cancer formation,” though it said no conclusion could be drawn about later phases of cancer, or of any danger to humans……….(not till they test it on us!!)

The results of the study were published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports.

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The manufacturing process of emulsion latex paints involves combining polymer emulsions with pigments, additives, and water. Rutile TiO2 serves as the predominant pigment due to its superior light scattering abilities. Its small, uniform particle size ensures maximum surface area coverage, leading to a more vibrant and durable finish. Moreover, the rutile form exhibits good weather resistance and does not readily break down under exposure to UV light, ensuring that the paint maintains its color and integrity over extended periods.

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