How do you handle titanium dioxide?

The titanium dioxide (TiO2) industry has always been committed to the safety of its employees and end-users. Manufacturers ensure the safe and secure handling of TiO2 in the workplace and have developed best practices, these include inter alia:

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• Undertaking regular risk assessments to identify processes and tasks that could generate dust;
• Taking measures to prevent the release of dust or where that's not possible, by using local exhaust ventilation;
• Equipping employees with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE);
• And frequent cleaning and maintenance of equipment in work environments.

Key Points/Overview

Titanium dioxide is produced in two main forms. The primary form, comprising over 98 percent of total production, is pigment grade titanium dioxide. The pigmentary form makes use of titanium dioxide's excellent light-scattering properties in applications that require white opacity and brightness.

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The other form in which titanium dioxide is produced is as an ultrafine (nanomaterial) product. This form is selected when different properties, such as transparency and maximum ultraviolet light absorption, are needed, such as in cosmetic sunscreens.

The FDA has issued guidance clarifying the safe use of titanium dioxide pigment as a food colorant and has stated that titanium dioxide may be safely used in cosmetics, including those intended for use around the eye. FDA also regulates the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen active ingredients, including nanoscale titanium dioxide.

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