use of tio2 factories

The production of titanium dioxide traditionally involves processes that can be energy-intensive and potentially harmful to the environment. However, leading manufacturers have embraced cleaner technologies such as the chloride process, which yields high-purity TiO2 while significantly reducing waste and emissions. By utilizing this method, factories can minimize the release of contaminants and conserve resources more effectively than older techniques.

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Separately, concerns have been raised about titanium dioxide impacting one's genetic code. This can be traced to a 2009 study which found that titanium dioxide nanoparticles caused DNA damage and genetic instability in mice. A 2022 study published in Food and Chemical Toxicology also raised concerns about the DNA-damaging effects of titanium dioxide as a food additive. The study noted that results evidenced a DNA-damaging effect, and added that there may also be impacts to chromosomal integrity, an indicator of cancer risk.

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