An inorganic compound of iron and titanium oxides, used as a colorant and opacifier.
What it is
Iron titanium oxide is an inorganic compound made, according to CosIng, by heating titanium dioxide and iron oxides at high temperature. CosIng lists it as a colorant and opacifying ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in make-up such as foundations, powders and eye shadows.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the particle size or the proportion of iron to titanium.
Functions
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.