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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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Raw material costs, particularly the price of titanium ore, have a significant impact on the price of titanium dioxide. As the cost of titanium ore rises, manufacturers may pass on these increased costs to consumers, leading to higher prices for titanium dioxide. Additionally, production capacity can also affect the price per ton. When there is excess capacity, manufacturers may compete for market share by lowering prices, which can lead to lower prices for consumers.

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