Titanium/Titanium Dioxide

INCI: TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE

CAS Number
Composite — Ti: 7440-32-6 / TiO₂: 13463-67-7
Function
Cosmetic colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes TiO₂: permanently listed color additive, exempt from certification; cosmetics including eye area use per 21 CFR 73.2575

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation risk — SCCS concluded not safe in spray products at >25%; nano-TiO₂ requires specific labeling in EU; metallic titanium component must be characterized for oxidation state and particle size

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Titanium/Titanium Dioxide safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation risk — SCCS concluded not safe in spray products at >25%; nano-TiO₂ requires specific labeling in EU; metallic titanium component must be characterized for oxidation state and particle size The EU classifies Titanium/Titanium Dioxide as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Titanium/Titanium Dioxide allowed in the EU?

Titanium/Titanium Dioxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Titanium/Titanium Dioxide do in cosmetics?

Titanium/Titanium Dioxide functions as: Cosmetic colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Composite — Ti: 7440-32-6 / TiO₂: 13463-67-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Titanium/Titanium Dioxide?

adequate 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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