Description
TITANIUM DIOXIDE is an inorganic titanium oxide. In cosmetic products it performs the functions of colorant (COLORANT), opacifying agent (OPACIFYING), ultraviolet absorber (UV ABSORBER) and ultraviolet filter (UV FILTER).
The ingredient is listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, reference 321. The maximum authorized concentration is set as "(a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use." The authorized product type is restricted to "(a) face products in loose powder form", "(b) hair aerosol spray products" and "(c) other products". The specific conditions indicate that for uses (a) and (b) "Only in the pigmentary form" is admitted, and for (c) "Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation". It has no CMR classification or additional mandatory labelling warnings. In addition, cross entries are recorded in Annex IV, reference 143, and in Annex VI, references 27 and 27a (nano), the latter specific to the nanoscale form of the ingredient.
The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.