titanium dioxide used in rubber factories

The rise of China's titanium dioxide importers can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, China's rapid industrialization and urbanization have resulted in a surge in construction projects, which require vast amounts of paint and other building materials containing TiO2. Additionally, the country's thriving manufacturing sector, particularly in the production of appliances, furniture, and automobiles, has further driven up the demand for titanium dioxide. As a result, Chinese importers have been scouring the globe for reliable suppliers capable of meeting their extensive requirements.

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In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that titanium dioxide is no longer safe in foods due to the same concerns over nanoparticles. As a result, titanium dioxide is now banned as a food additive in the EU. Although studies have shown that the absorption of ingested titanium dioxide is low, evidence suggests that titanium dioxide nanoparticles can accumulate in the body over time. Health Canada deemed it safe in 2022 but noted concerns. Unlike their European counterparts, Canadian officials did not consider studies performed with titanium dioxide nanoparticles alone. 

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