What is titanium dioxide?

Titanium dioxide is a white inorganic compound, which has been used for around 100 years in a vast number of diverse products. It is depended on it for its non-toxic, non-reactive and luminous properties, which safely heighten the whiteness and brightness of many materials.

Where does titanium dioxide come from?

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a bright white substance used primarily as a vivid colourant in a wide array of common products. It also has a number of lesser-known qualities that make it an extremely useful and important ingredient in our battle to fight climate change and prevent skin cancer.

Why do we need titanium dioxide?

Across the EU, applications for TiO2 include paints, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, sunscreen and food.

As a photocatalyst, titanium dioxide can be added to paints, cements, windows and tiles in order to decompose environmental pollutants.

As a white pigment, TiO2 is one of the most important raw materials for paints and coatings.