titanium dioxide powder

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A 2023 study published in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology set out to examine the impact of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in mice “on the course and prognosis of ulcerative colitis,” by creating an ulcerative colitis disease model. Researchers found that the titanium dioxide nanoparticles significantly increased the severity of colitis. They also “decreased the body weight, increased the disease activity index and colonic mucosa damage index scores, shortened the colonic length, increased the inflammatory infiltration in the colon.” Researchers concluded: “Oral intake of TiO2 nanoparticles could affect the course of acute colitis in exacerbating the development of ulcerative colitis, prolonging the ulcerative colitis course and inhibiting ulcerative colitis recovery.”

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One of the key advantages of using titanium oxide as a pigment is its high refractive index, which gives it excellent opacity and brightness. This makes it an ideal choice for use in paints and coatings, where it can add color, durability, and protection to various surfaces. In addition, titanium oxide is also highly stable and resistant to UV radiation, making it a popular choice for use in sunscreens, cosmetics, and other products that require protection from the sun.

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