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The lack of clear regulations and controls explains that P25TiO2NPs are still found in many of the commercialized sunscreens in the market. Some of them are coated to reduce the photoactivity of the anatase form, which is known to be responsible for tissue damage, but not enough studies were made on these coated forms. The anatase photoactivity could trigger the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, as it was stated before. The ROS are chemically reactive species containing oxygen, such as peroxides, superoxide, hydroxyl radical, and singlet oxygen. They are regularly produced in the biological milieu and counterbalanced by physiological antioxidant defense mechanisms. However, an abrupt increase of ROS may result in non-reversible damage to the skin cells. The effects of coated and uncoated P25TiO2NPs need therefore to be studied, and articles on this topic present different conclusions. [11][12][13] Recent literature on this topic found that TiO2NPs inhalation provokes serious genotoxicity and DNA damage [14][15][16][17]. On the other hand, some studies in rats have reported no significant harm to genetic material [18][19][20][21][22].

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Anatase TiO2 with 99.6% purity finds widespread application in various industries. It is extensively used as a pigment in paints, coatings, plastics, and textiles due to its excellent whiteness, opacity, and weather resistance. In the construction industry, it is employed as a photocatalyst for self-cleaning surfaces and as a filler to improve the strength and durability of cement and concrete. Additionally, it finds applications in the electronics industry as a transparent conductor and in the food industry as an additive to enhance the whiteness and brightness of products.

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