Titanium dioxide
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Venator Duisburg files for insolvency – production to continue for now
The chemical company Venator, based in Duisburg, has filed for insolvency. Despite the financial difficulties, the approximately 350 employees are expected to continue working for the time being.
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CJEU upholds annulment of titanium dioxide powder carcinogen classification
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed appeals by France and the European Commission, confirming the annulment of the classification of titanium dioxide in certain powder forms...
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Calm on the surface, pressure beneath: EU titanium dioxide tariffs’ impact on paint industry
Since January 2025, the European Union has imposed anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) imports from China – a move that initially sparked concern across the European paints and coatings...
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Improved self-cleaning thanks to modified TiO₂ films
A Chinese research team has significantly improved the hydrophilicity and photocatalytic performance of TiO₂ thin films through targeted surface modification with silane and maleic anhydride. The results...
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Amino acid-enabled EPD improves polymer and composite film deposition
A novel method using L-arginine instead of inorganic alkalis significantly enhances the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of poly(acrylic acid), drug-loaded polymers, and organic-inorganic composites....
News Legislation
Anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide: SMEs most affected
CEPE has reacted with disappointment to the European Commission Regulation which is imposing antidumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide from China. The association’s managing director Christel...
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Analysis of the anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) from China: impact on the European paints and coatings industry
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is an essential raw material used in the production of paints, coatings, plastics, and other industrial products. In July 2024, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping...
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Paint manufacturers: ‘No anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China’
Punitive tariffs on Chinese imports will impair the competitiveness of the EU paint industry. The European paint association CEPE warns and calls on member states to reject the EU Commission's proposals....
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Teknos suggests as an alternative a phase-in of Titanium dioxide anti-dumping duties
The Finnish coatings manufacturer Teknos warns against the immediate introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO2). The company proposes a phased approach to prevent disruptions...
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TiO₂: “The anti-dumping measures also risk undermining the EU’s environmental objectives”
Nicolas Dujardin, Chief Operating Officer at paint producer Océinde, is concerned about the anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China that recently came into force. In his view, the European...
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TiO₂: “The duty could lead to plant closures within the EU and a significant increase in unemployment”
The anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China are not being received favourably in the paint and coatings industry. Paula Salastie, CEO at Teknos, talks about the risks that these measures pose...
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Titanium dioxide: “Anti-dumping duties must remain in force for another five years”
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of TiO2 produced in China. The regulation, which recently came into force, is valid for six months. Titanium dioxide expert Reg Adams,...
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Asefapi warns of consequences of imposing tariffs on Chinese titanium dioxide imports
On June 7, the European Commission published an implementing regulation making imports of titanium dioxide from China subject to registration. The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing...
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Venator announces transformation: TiO2 production in Duisburg to be interrupted
Venator announces that the newly appointed board of directors and management have conducted a strategic review following the end of Chapter 11 financial restructuring. In order to position Venator for...