lithopone in pigment factory

  • In addition to risk assessment, NIOSH collaborates with industry partners, academia, and other government agencies to develop innovative technologies for real-time monitoring of TiO2 exposure. This collaborative effort aims to create safer work environments and foster a better understanding of the complex interactions between TiO2 and biological systems.
  • Even though it is one of the most-produced chemicals, the real and potential benefits of titanium dioxide are not without controversies. Dust inhalation may cause breathing problems. Titanium dioxide has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as an Group 2B carcinogen, a “possible carcinogen to humans,” based on studies of rats that inhaled the substance.