In the oil and gas industry, hard rock drill bits are crucial for accessing reservoirs deep within the earth's crust
- 4. Safety Ponceau 4R and titanium dioxide are approved for use in cosmetics by regulatory agencies around the world, and they have been extensively tested for safety.
Titanium dioxide is added to some food packaging to preserve the shelf life of a product.
- In the paint and coating industry, titanium dioxide is commonly used to provide coverage and hide imperfections on surfaces. Its high refractive index allows for a strong scattering of light, resulting in a vibrant white color that is essential for achieving the desired finish in many products. This pigment also helps to improve the weather and UV resistance of paints, making them more durable and long-lasting.
The global Lithopone market size was valued at $169.8 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $218.6 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2020 to 2027.
- China is known for being one of the largest producers and consumers of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in the world. TiO2 is a white pigment that is commonly used in paints and inks due to its excellent opacity, brightness, and UV protection properties.
② Plastics: At present, it is the second largest user of titanium dioxide pigments, accounting for about 20% of the total demand for titanium dioxide. The amount of titanium dioxide used in plastic products will vary with the use requirements, generally between 0.5% and 5%. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the production of plastic products in China increased from 57.81 million tons in 2012 to 81.84 million tons in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The amount of titanium dioxide increases accordingly.
European food safety regulators have since labeled titanium dioxide as no longer safe for human consumption, due to its potential toxicity.
According to the EFSA's Expert Panel on Food Additives and Flavorings 2021 opinion regarding titanium dioxide, it could not rule out a concern for genotoxicity from ingestion of the material based on a perceived gap in data on this risk, which serves as the basis for current ban, said a March report on the decision.
“Unlike some other chemicals used in food, titanium dioxide has no nutritive, preservative, or food safety function—its use is purely cosmetic,” said CSPI principal scientist for additives and supplements, Thomas Galligan. “The prospect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles damaging DNA is concerning enough for us to recommend consumers avoid foods that have it.”
The leading Chinese TiO2 exporter in value and quantity has been Sichuan Lomon, followed by Henan Billions and Gansu CNNC Huayuan. However, Sichuan Lomon exported a value of titanium dioxide by USD100,000,000 more than the second rank Henan Billions. Henan Billions, on the other hand, exported over USD70,000,000 more TiO2 than Gansu CNNC Huayuan. This demonstrates the huge monopole-like position of the newly merged company Henan Lomon, which can determine the market development for TiO2 in China nearly all alone.

The so-called “barrier effect” makes it possible to achieve good anti-corrosion protection in primers.
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From studies deemed relevant, the experts found that titanium dioxide as a food additive is poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract of mice and rats, with no adverse effects observed in short-term studies in rodents receiving titanium dioxide in their diets. No observed adverse effect levels (NOAELs) of 15,000 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight (mg/kg BW) per day and 5,000 mg/kg BW per day—the highest doses tested—were established for mice and rats, respectively.