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3月 18, 2024, 9:26 下午
“HSE Haven – Delivering insights on Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in the industrial sector”
Inhalation exposure to titanium dioxide may cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing, or difficulty breathing.
Skin exposure to this compound often leads to irritation, redness, or rash.
In rare cases, repeated and prolonged exposure can lead to titanium poisoning, which may present symptoms like nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and fatigue.
Moreover, individuals exposed to titanium dioxide for long periods could also potentially experience changes in lung function, including fibrosis.
In extreme cases, it might increase the risk of lung cancer, due to its classification as a Group 2B carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
It should be noted that most of these symptoms are the result from occupational or industrial exposure, usually involving inhalation of titanium dioxide dust or fumes.
For most people, everyday exposure to the small amounts present in various consumer goods, such as food, cosmetics, and sunscreens, is considered safe.