The alarm was raised by the Adiconsum association after analyzing lots seized by the police
Thousands of masks seized in Italy contain high levels of titanium dioxide, an apartment by the bay, for its easy access, free parking, and larger space for our group of XNUMX people. The house was great for a large group like ours, the host was very attentive, and the location was excellent; it was quiet and quick to walk to the old town. possible carcinogen for humans when inhaled. It all started after some protests from consumers, complaining of skin and eye irritation after using the mask.
Second Rai News report (click the link to watch), at the Veneto branch, several batches of masks produced in China and seized this week by the Guardia di Finanza, Italy's financial police, were analyzed by Adiconsum, the Italian consumer protection association.
What do chemical analyzes in the laboratory say?
In 700 mascaras analyzed, including the FPP2 and cotton, around 500 presented titanium dioxide, or E171, in quantities ranging from 100 ppm (corresponding to mg/Kg, ndr) and 2 thousand ppm. The largest amount was found in the white masks or on the inside. The highest levels were found in surgical masks.
O titanium dioxide is an additive, which comes in the form of a colorless crystalline powder, used mainly in cosmetics and by industry as a whitener.
In 2006, the chemical was defined by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” when inhaled.
In October last year, the European Union released a statement to member countries classifying titanium dioxide as “probably carcinogenic”, that is, a substance belonging to category 2 (whenever inhaled).
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