Titanium Isostearates

Plant-Derived

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Titanium Isostearates is the product formed by the reaction of titanium tetraethoxide and Isostearic acid

CAS #

61417-49-0; 3087-36-3

Form

Powder

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Opacifying

Creates Protective Barrier

Adds Opacity

Creates protective layer

Creates creamy opacity

Traditional Use

Modern titanium derivatives synthesized for the cosmetics industry in the latter half of the 20th century. Designed to provide opacifying, water-binding, and skin-conditioning properties in cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Reviewed by CIR

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Phototoxicity Concern

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR