Active: Titanium Dioxide
INCI: TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS None
UV Filter
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
UV Filter
Purpose
Function
UV Filter
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration25% as UV filter; nano form (20–100 nm range) permitted with specific coating requirements (silica, alumina, dimethicone, stearic acid); banned in spray products
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
EU RestrictedSCCS Review
Verdict
Titanium Dioxide is prohibited in cosmetics in the EU due to safety concerns, though permitted as an OTC drug ingredient in the US.
US Note
SCCS issued safety assessment opinion on May 23, 2024 regarding titanium dioxide safety.
Assessment
Ratings
Reference