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JECFA previously assessed titanium dioxide at its 13th meeting, at which time the expert committee assigned a “not specified” ADI for the additive due to an absence of significant absorption and a lack of toxicological effects in the available experimental animal and human studies. Since its original evaluation by JECFA, titanium dioxide has become a public point of contention, with its ban being introduced (and then subsequently withdrawn) in California legislation in 2023, a legal battle playing out in the EU over the additive’s ban and classification as a carcinogen in 2022, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) calling titanium dioxide unsafe. However, supporters of titanium dioxide say that claims about its dangers are founded in unreliable studies, and some recent research has supported its safety as a food additive.

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One of the primary functions of titanium dioxide in plastic manufacturing is its ability to act as a potent ultraviolet (UV) light absorber. By incorporating TiO2 into plastic formulations, manufacturers can create materials that resist discoloration and degradation caused by exposure to sunlight and other sources of UV radiation. This not only extends the lifespan of the final product but also maintains its aesthetic appeal over time, making it especially valuable for outdoor applications such as gardening tools, outdoor furniture, and automotive parts.

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