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While IARC listed titanium dioxide as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” they also add that “there is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of titanium dioxide.” Of the four human studies that they reviewed, only one showed a potential risk for occupational workers inhaling titanium dioxide particles and lung cancer, while the other three showed no risk for cancer at all. And it’s key to note that IARC did not assess the effects of titanium dioxide found in foods.

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Manufacturers specializing in dissolvable titanium dioxide have adopted a unique approach that combines science, innovation, and environmental consciousness. The first step in this process is the extraction of titanium from naturally occurring minerals like rutile and ilmenite. This is done through either the sulfate or chloride process, both of which involve extensive chemical reactions to extract pure titanium dioxide.

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