titanium dioxide producers factory

In recent years, China's production of talc and titanium dioxide has increased significantly, making it one of the world's largest producers of these minerals. According to the US Geological Survey, China produced approximately 2.5 million metric tons of talc and 2.4 million metric tons of titanium dioxide in 2019 alone. This growth can be attributed to the country's vast reserves of these minerals, as well as government initiatives aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.

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In a 2016 study published in Scientifica (Cairo), Egyptian researchers examined the effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on the organs of mice by orally administering the food additive daily, for five days. The results showed that the exposure produced “mild to moderate changes in the cytoarchitecture of brain tissue in a time dependent manner.” Furthermore, “Comet assay revealed the apoptotic DNA fragmentation, while PCR-SSCP pattern and direct sequencing showed point mutation of Presenilin 1 gene at exon 5, gene linked to inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease.” The researchers wrote: “From these findings, “the present study concluded that TiO2NPs is genotoxic and mutagenic to brain tissue which in turn might lead to Alzheimer’s disease incidence.”

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