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Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides

A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Iron Oxides is the product obtained by the calcination of silicon oxide, titanium dioxide, cerium dioxide and iron oxides

What does it do?

Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

  • Opacifying

    makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

EU regulatory status

Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides?

Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicon/Titanium/Cerium/Iron Oxides is the product obtained by the calcination of silicon oxide, titanium dioxide, cerium dioxide and iron oxides

Is Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides do in cosmetic products?

Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, opacifying.

What is the CAS number of Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Silicon/titanium/cerium/iron Oxides is -.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010