
The FDA is reviewing the safety of titanium dioxide in response to an April petition from EWG and other environmental and public health groups. This is the FDA’s first comprehensive review of titanium dioxide since 1973.
The refractive index of binders used in coatings and inks is around 1.55. Titanium Dioxide is preferably used as a scattering source because the pigment does not absorb visible light and it has a high refractive index.
Fig. 9. Selected images of damaged skin treated with P25TiO2NPs 10% (left) and healthy skin treated with VitaminB2@P25TiO2NPs 10% (right).
Recent policy changes in regard to titanium dioxide
China, as the world's largest producer of titanium dioxide (TiO2), plays a pivotal role in the global pigment market. The R996 grade of titanium dioxide, specifically, has gained significant recognition for its exceptional quality and wide applications.