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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
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 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