Titanium Dioxide
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Basic information
Product: Soap
Chemical: Titanium Dioxide
Chemical formula: TiO2
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Picture of soap paper
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Representation of compound.
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Titanium Dioxide in power form
Properties
a. Density of Titanium Dioxide: 4.23g/cm(cubed)
b. Melting Point: 3,349(degrees Fahrenheit)
c. Molar Mass: 79.866 g/mol
d. Boiling Point: 5,382(degrees Fahrenheit)
Type of Substance
a. Compound
b. Chemical Compound
Background Information
Titanium Dioxide is an inorganic compound. It functions as a colorant, opacifying agent, sunscreen agent and ultraviolet light absorber. It is known to be used to provide whiteness to products such as paints, plastics, papers, inks, foods, and toothpastes. Side effects for using this product are skin irritation or sensitivity, or possible clothing staining.
Works Cited
EWG's skin deep, "Titanium Dioxide ." Accessed January 11, 2014. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706561/TITANIUM_DIOXIDE/.
Wikipedia, "Titanium Dioxide ." Last modified November 3, 2013. Accessed January 11, 2014. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_dioxide
WebMB, "Titanium Dioxide top." Accessed January 11, 2014. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-63608-titanium dioxide top.aspx.