Titanium dioxide

Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the inorganic compound derived from titanium with the chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 (PW6), or CI 77891. It is a white solid that is insoluble in water, although mineral forms can appear black.

As a pigment, it has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen, and food coloring.
When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171.
World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million tonnes.

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