Description
Titanium dioxide is widely used in pigments coatings plastics and industrial manufacturing.
Common Applications
- Paints & Coatings: Used as “titanium white” for its superior hiding power in everything from house paint to the white lines on tennis courts.
- Sunscreen: In its nanoparticle form, it acts as a physical UV filter, reflecting and scattering ultraviolet rays to protect skin from sunburn.
- Food Additive (E171): Used to whiten and brighten products like candies, coffee creamers, cake decorations, and white sauces.
- Consumer Goods: Found in toothpaste, plastics (to prevent fading), paper (for whiteness), and pharmaceuticals (pill coatings).
