TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Titanium dioxide is an inorganic oxide used in cosmetics under the INCI name TITANIUM DIOXIDE. For colourants identified on European Union labels, CI 77891 is the designation associated with the colourant that meets the applicable labelling requirements.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE: what it is
Titanium dioxide is an inorganic oxide used in cosmetics under the INCI name TITANIUM DIOXIDE. For colourants identified on European Union labels, CI 77891 is the designation associated with the colourant that meets the applicable labelling requirements.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE: what it does in cosmetics
In a formula, titanium dioxide can serve four roles: colourant, opacifying agent, UV absorber, and UV filter. These classifications explain why the same ingredient may appear in products that need colour or opacity as well as in formulations with a role related to UV radiation.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE: conditions and care
The use of titanium dioxide is subject to the restrictions identified by codes IV/143, VI/27, and VI/27a (nano).
Restrictions and conditions of use
Products containing this ingredient
See which products include it and the name used in each composition.
