Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide

INCI: MAGNESIUM/MANGANESE/TITANIUM OXIDE

CAS Number
Not widely assigned a single standard CAS in public databases
Function
Colorant / pigment - mixed metal oxide pigment used to impart color
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Must appear on the FDA's approved color additive list if used as a colorant; synthetic oxide pigments are generally batch-certified or exempt depending on classification

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains manganese - potential toxicity at high systemic levels (though topical exposure is minimal); heavy metal impurity limits (arsenic, lead, mercury) must be controlled per colorant regulations; inhalation risk in powder form. Synthetic mixed metal oxide; offers heat-stable, lightfast coloration; blending Mg, Mn, and Ti oxides produces unique hue ranges not achievable with single oxides

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Contains manganese - potential toxicity at high systemic levels (though topical exposure is minimal); heavy metal impurity limits (arsenic, lead, mercury) must be controlled per colorant regulations; inhalation risk in powder form. Synthetic mixed metal oxide; offers heat-stable, lightfast coloration; blending Mg, Mn, and Ti oxides produces unique hue ranges not achievable with single oxides The EU classifies Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide allowed in the EU?

Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide do in cosmetics?

Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide functions as: Colorant / pigment - mixed metal oxide pigment used to impart color. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned a single standard CAS in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium/Manganese/Titanium Oxide?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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