Titanium Dioxide

Titanium Dioxide 1
Titanium Dioxide 2
Titanium Dioxide 3
Titanium Dioxide 4
Titanium Dioxide 5
AKA: ● TITANIUM(IV) OXIDE, RUTILE, SINGLE CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Colorant
Not Clean
Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium. It is used as a pigment under the names titanium white, Pigment White 6 (PW6), or CI 77891. It is typically extracted from ilmenite, rutile and anatase.
Formula
O2Ti
Mol. Weight
79.87
CAS #
13463-67-7
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Opacifying
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Uv Filter
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
Used as a white pigment in cosmetics since the early 1900s; historically replaced lead-based whiteners in makeup. Adopted as a safe UV filter in sunscreens during the mid-20th century when sun protection became a cosmetic priority.
EWG
1
CIR
—
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
25.0%
0%35%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit (Sunscreen): 25%. 21 CFR 352.10 | EU/SCCS limit: 10% in cosmetic products. Opinion: SCCS/1667/24
Regulatory Status
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG