titania titanium dioxide manufacturers

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Some websites maintain titanium dioxide is inferior to zinc oxide, another mineral sunscreen ingredient whose core characteristics are similar to those of titanium dioxide. The reality is that titanium dioxide is a great broad-spectrum SPF ingredient and is widely used in all manner of sun-protection products. What gets confusing for some consumers is trying to decipher research that ranks sunscreen ingredients by a UV spectrum graph. By most standards, broad-spectrum coverage for sunscreen ingredients is defined as one that surpasses 360 nanometers (abbreviated as “nm” - how the sun’s rays are measured). Titanium dioxide exceeds this range of protection, but depending on whose research you read, it either performs as well as or slightly below zinc oxide.

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Manufacturers must also consider the particle size distribution of titanium dioxide when formulating their products. Finer particles can lead to improved gloss and smoothness, while coarser particles might be preferred for specific textured effects or to reduce costs without compromising on opacity. The surface treatment of titanium dioxide particles is another aspect that can be tailored to enhance compatibility with different types of binders and additives used in paint formulations.

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