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EU’s Titanium Dioxide Ruling Sparks Concern

Classification of TiO2 as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation is a concern to industry groups.

By: George Fuchs

Director Regulatory Affairs and Technology, NAPIM

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Titanium dioxide, or TiO2, is the key pigment for many products, including white inks, white paints and sunscreen. However, TiO2 has come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years as a possible carcinogen due to inhalation. The question is not the titanium dioxide itself, but rather the dust that occurs during production. In 2017, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) determined that titanium dioxide could be a carcinogen if it is inhaled. This has been under discussion for the past three years. ...

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