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Environmentally conscious manufacturers are also exploring ways to sustainably source or produce rutile TiO2. Advances in recycling and synthetic production methods aim to minimize the environmental footprint associated with extracting and processing this valuable pigment. By integrating these practices, manufacturers can market their latex paints not only based on performance but also on eco-friendliness, appealing to a broader consumer base concerned with sustainability.

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In a study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology in 2016, researchers investigated whether titanium dioxide exposure led to an increase in colorectal tumor creation in mice by using a colitis associated cancer model. By measuring tumor progression markers, the researchers found that mice given titanium dioxide experienced enhanced tumor formation in the distal colon.  There was also a decrease of cells that act as a protective barrier in the colon. The researchers wrote: “These results suggest that E171 could worsen pre-existent intestinal diseases.”

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