Titanium/titanium Dioxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as colorant, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide is a composite of titanium and titanium dioxide.
What does it do?
Titanium/titanium Dioxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Colorant
imparts colour to a cosmetic product
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Titanium/titanium Dioxide is listed in Annex VI of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Titanium/titanium Dioxide?
Titanium/titanium Dioxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Titanium/Titanium Dioxide is a composite of titanium and titanium dioxide.
Is Titanium/titanium Dioxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Titanium/titanium Dioxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Titanium/titanium Dioxide do in cosmetic products?
Titanium/titanium Dioxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: colorant, opacifying.
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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: 28/07/2020