Prof Matthew Wright, both a member of the FAF Panel and chair of EFSA’s working group on E 171, said: “Although the evidence for general toxic effects was not conclusive, on the basis of the new data and strengthened methods we could not rule out a concern for genotoxicity and consequently we could not establish a safe level for daily intake of the food additive.”
- 3. In the production of a composite pigment the steps comprising slowly adding titanium oxide to a solution of barium sulphide while rapidly agitating the solution, mixing the resultant mass with a solution of zinc sulphate and separating'the composite precipitate.
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- The global lithopone pigment market is driven by the growth of end-use industries, particularly construction and automotive, where coatings and plastics play a significant role. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to improve the quality of lithopone pigments, focusing on enhancing their whiteness, opacity, and weather resistance. Environmental concerns have also led to the development of eco-friendly production methods, reducing waste and minimizing the environmental footprint.
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Le Lithopone Alcalin est un pigment blanc formé par le mélange intime en précipitation simultanée de sulfure de zinc et de Sulfate de Baryum. Le lithopone dit normal renferme 29.5% de ZnS et 70.5% de BasSO4 et renferme un peu d'Oxyde de Zinc.
Mixture of inorganic compounds, widely used as a white pigment powder / From Wiki

In the European domestic market, however, the cost support from increasing freight charges kept the valuation of imported volumes high, and the average CFR NWE discussions were assessed at USD 3800 per tonne in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Respiratory Exposure
While the FDA maintains that the regulated use of titanium dioxide is safe, the European Food Safety Authority and some other experts warn of potential, serious health risks.

The chemical is also found in common household and industrial products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, paper, plastics and rubber, printing inks, coated fabrics and textiles, as well as ceramics.