Killer Paint By: Briana Munguia Titanium Dioxide Enriched Paint

MRSA epidemic in hospitals a bacterial infection commonly contracted in hospitals and long-term care centers (nursing homes). Attacks weak immune systems and eventually infects all of the internal organs and entire body. a bacterial infection commonly contracted in hospitals and long-term care centers (nursing homes). Attacks weak immune systems and eventually infects all of the internal organs and entire body.

MRSA In ,360 people contracted MRSA and 18,650 of those people died (1 in 5) Very easily transmitted In ,360 people contracted MRSA and 18,650 of those people died (1 in 5) Very easily transmitted

Killer Paint New nanotechnology paint enriched with Titanium Dioxide destroys disease and dirt on the surface when exposed to fluorescent lights Originally the paint was created to control the spread of MRSA New nanotechnology paint enriched with Titanium Dioxide destroys disease and dirt on the surface when exposed to fluorescent lights Originally the paint was created to control the spread of MRSA

Titanium Dioxide A chemical compound used in every day products such as: –Paints –Coatings –Inks –Foods –Medicines –Toothpastes A chemical compound used in every day products such as: –Paints –Coatings –Inks –Foods –Medicines –Toothpastes Skim Milk has added Titanium Dioxide to make it appear whiter.

Titanium Dioxide FormCrystal SystemSynthesis RutileTetragonal BrookiteOrthohorhombic TiO 2 (B)MonoclinicHydrolysis of K 2 Ti 4 O 9 followed by heating TiO 2 (H), hollandite formTetragonalOxidation of the related potassium titanate bronze, K 0.25 TiO 2 TiO 2 (R), ramsdellite formOrthohorhombicOxidation of the related lithium titanate bronze Li 0.5 TiO 2 TiO 2 (II)-(a-PbO2 form)Orthohorhombic baddeleyite form, (7 coordinate Ti) Monoclinic TiO 2 -OIOrthohorhombic TiO 2 -OII, cotunnite, PbCl2Orthohorhombic For more information about Titanium Dioxide, visit:

Controversy of Titanium Dioxide People are increasingly concerned and opposed to using Titanium Dioxide Some say it could be considered a carcinogen to humans, after it caused small tumors in rats (after hours of inhalation) People are increasingly concerned and opposed to using Titanium Dioxide Some say it could be considered a carcinogen to humans, after it caused small tumors in rats (after hours of inhalation)

In Conclusion… Evidence of this paint being harmful to humans is not sufficient This paint could ultimately save thousands of lives every year. Evidence of this paint being harmful to humans is not sufficient This paint could ultimately save thousands of lives every year.

References New York Times: “ Deadly Bacteria Found to Be More Common ” written by: Kevin Sack October 17, 2008 Medical News Today: “ New Nanotechnology Paints For Hospitals Could Kill Superbugs ” Manchester Metropolitan University: “’ Killer Paint ’ Combats Hospital Superbug ” The Organic Make-up Company: “ Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe? ” by: Lori Stryker New York Times: “ Deadly Bacteria Found to Be More Common ” written by: Kevin Sack October 17, 2008 Medical News Today: “ New Nanotechnology Paints For Hospitals Could Kill Superbugs ” Manchester Metropolitan University: “’ Killer Paint ’ Combats Hospital Superbug ” The Organic Make-up Company: “ Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe? ” by: Lori Stryker