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INCI name

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CI 77891 (as colorant)

ColorantOpacifyingUV absorberUV filterreviewed

A white pigment and a UV filter.

What it is

Titanium dioxide is a mineral used as a white pigment (listed as CI 77891 when used as a colorant) and as a UV filter. When present as a nanomaterial, the label must show '[nano]'. It is regulated in the EU, including restrictions related to inhalation in powder and spray products.

Where it is used

Sunscreens, foundations, powders and toothpaste.

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 same substance can appear as 'titanium dioxide' (UV filter) or 'CI 77891' (colorant); see the EU regulation section for conditions.

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.
UV absorber
Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
UV filter
Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 143Titanium Dioxide/CI 77891
Conditions and warnings
— Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/E (E 171) — Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm, to be used in compliance with Annex III, No 321 (For use as a UV filter, see Annex VI, No 27)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex VI, entry 27Titanium Dioxide
Maximum concentration
25% : In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concen­tration in ready for use preparation)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex VI, entry 27aTitanium dioxide (nano)
Maximum concentration
25% - In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%.
Conditions and warnings
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — purity ≥ 99 %, — rutile form, or rutile with up to 5 % anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes, — median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm, — aspect ratio from 1 to 4,5, and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m2/cm3, — coated with Silica, Hydrated Silica, Alumina, Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Simethicone; or coated with one of the follow­ing combinations: —Silica at a maximum concen­tration of 16 % and Cetyl Phosphate at a maximum concentration of 6 %, —Alumina at a maximum con­centration of 7 % and Manga­nese Dioxide at a maximum concentration of 0,7 % (not to be used in lip products), —Alumina at a maximum con­centration of 3 % and Triethoxycaprylylsilane at a maximum concentration of 9 %, — photocatalytic activity ≤ 10 % compared to corresponding non-coated or non-doped re­ference, — nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation. Wording of conditions of use and warnings: For face products containing Tita­nium Dioxide (nano) coated with the combination Alumina and Manganese Dioxide: Not to be used on the lips.
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/1857

Scientific opinions (SCCS)

Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.

Products with this ingredient (695)

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