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In conclusion, the wholesale classification of calcium carbonate is an important aspect of the calcium carbonate industry that helps categorize and differentiate the different grades of calcium carbonate based on their quality and intended use. Whether it is for pharmaceutical, food, industrial, or agricultural applications, there is a suitable grade of calcium carbonate available to meet the specific requirements of each industry. This classification system ensures that the right grade of calcium carbonate is used for the right application, ultimately leading to better quality products and improved performance.

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For research published in 2022 study in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, scientists examined “the genotoxicity and the intracellular reactive oxygen species induction by physiologically relevant concentrations of three different TiO2 nanomaterials in Caco-2 and HT29-MTX-E12 intestinal cells, while considering the potential influence of the digestion process in the NMs’ physiochemical characteristics.” They found a “DNA-damaging effect dependent on the nanomaterial,” along with the micronucleus assay suggesting “effects on chromosomal integrity, an indicator of cancer risk, in the HT29-MTX-E12 cells, for all the tested TiO2 nanomaterials.” Researchers concluded that the results showcase “evidence of concern” regarding titanium dioxide used as a food additive.

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