Colorants

Tin Oxide. +/- [Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide

Tin Oxide. +/- [Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Colorant; UV Filter; Opacifying Agent. Inorganic pigment (TiO2) used as a white colorant and opacity agent in foundations, sunscreens, face powders, eye shadows, lipsticks, and toothpaste. Functions as a physical UV filter in sunscreen formulations. Produced synthetically in anatase or rutile crystal forms.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Tin Oxide. +/- [Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Colorants
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.