Titanium Dioxide
- UV Protection: Titanium Dioxide is widely used as a sunscreen agent, providing effective protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- Whitening Agent: It acts as a whitening and brightening agent in various cosmetic and personal care products.
- Opacity and Coverage: Titanium Dioxide enhances the opacity and coverage of makeup products, ensuring better concealment of imperfections.
- Stability and Safety: It is valued for its chemical stability and safety, making it a preferred ingredient in formulations for sensitive skin.
Type of Material : Powder
Product Colour: White
Country of Origin: India
Shelf Life: 2 years
Common use: Titanium Dioxide is commonly used as a UV filter in sunscreens, a whitening agent in cosmetics, an opacifying agent in paints, and a food colorant.
DESCRIPTION OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) is a naturally occurring mineral known for its high refractive index, brightness, and opacity. It is widely used in various industries, including cosmetics, sunscreens, paints, and food products, for its ability to provide effective UV protection, enhance whiteness and brightness, and improve coverage and opacity in formulations. Its chemical stability and safety make it a versatile and valuable ingredient.
USES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- Sunscreen Agent: Titanium Dioxide is widely used in sunscreens for its ability to provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- Whitening and Brightening: It acts as a whitening and brightening agent in products like foundations, powders, and creams, enhancing the skin's appearance.
- Opacifying Agent: Titanium Dioxide is used to increase the opacity of cosmetic products, providing better coverage and hiding imperfections on the skin.
- Textural Improvement: It improves the texture and spreadability of cosmetic formulations, making them smoother and more pleasant to apply.
- Stability and Safety: Known for its chemical stability and low risk of irritation, Titanium Dioxide is a safe ingredient suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
- Effective UV Protection: Titanium Dioxide provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent sunburn and skin damage.
- Enhanced Coverage: It improves the opacity of cosmetic products, offering better coverage of blemishes and imperfections for a flawless finish.
- Brightening Effect: As a whitening agent, Titanium Dioxide imparts a brightening effect to the skin, enhancing the overall appearance and evenness of skin tone.
- Safety for Sensitive Skin: Titanium Dioxide is chemically stable and non-irritating, making it a suitable ingredient for products designed for sensitive skin.
- Improved Product Stability: It helps to stabilize cosmetic formulations, ensuring that products maintain their consistency, efficacy, and shelf life.
USAGE RATE OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE
The usage rate of Titanium Dioxide in cosmetics can vary depending on several factors such as the specific formulation, desired SPF level (for sunscreens), and regulatory guidelines. Generally, Titanium Dioxide is used at concentrations ranging from 2% to 25% in sunscreens, and at lower concentrations (typically less than 10%) in other cosmetic products such as foundations, BB creams, and powders. It's essential to follow industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety assessments while formulating cosmetics to ensure product efficacy and safety.
PACKAGING
Artikamart's Titanium Dioxide is available in different pack sizes starting from 100g, 500g, 1000g.
Bulk pack sizes are available in 5kg,10kg, 25kg and 50kg pack sizes.
Note: Actual Packaging may vary. For Indian orders, 500ml and 1L pack may be in 100% recyclable HDPE bottles for safety if deemed necessary.
STORAGE & CAUTION
It is recommended to store chemical ingredients in airtight containers in a cool dark place to preserve it's properties and maintain it's maximum shelf life.
It is meant for external purposes. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Do not let it come in direct contact with your eyes. Keep out of the reach of children.
