Active Compound

Titanium Dioxide C.I. No. 77891

Titanium Dioxide C.I. No. 77891 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

Inorganic UV filter (UVB-primary, limited UVA1); absorption edge ~350–360 nm provides strong UVB and UVA2 coverage with limited UVA1 protection above 360 nm; reflects, scatters, and absorbs UV; rutile polymorph preferred for sunscreens (lower photocatalytic activity than anatase); also used as opacifier and colorant (CI 77891)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Titanium Dioxide C.I. No. 77891 is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Active Compound
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.