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The photocatalytic properties of rutile titanium dioxide make it an important material in environmental applicationstitanium oxide rutile. When exposed to ultraviolet light, it can catalyze reactions that break down organic pollutants into carbon dioxide and water, thereby helping to purify air and water. This feature is utilized in self-cleaning surfaces, air purification systems, and even in the development of certain antimicrobial products.

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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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R218 is a cost-effective rutile titanium dioxide known for its high opacity and hiding power
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rutile titanium dioxide dhr-966. sr-2377 r5566 r218 r996 thr6666. It is commonly used in the production of plastics, PVC, and masterbatches due to its ability to improve the color and strength of the final products. Additionally, R218 is easy to disperse and mix, making it a convenient option for manufacturers looking to streamline their production processes.

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