"Strong penalty" in the following categories :
Breath, Children toothpaste, Adult toothpaste, Cream for braces, Children toothbrush, Adult toothbrush, Teeth whitening and stain removal, Solid toothpaste
"Low penalty" in all other categories.
Penalised in lip products
Penalised in loose make-up powders
Penalized in spray products
- Origin(s): Mineral
- Other languages: Colorant blanc (Dioxyde de titane), Colorante bianco (Diossido di titanio), Colorante blanco (Dioxyde de titane), Corante branco (Dióxido de titânio), Weißer Farbstoff (Titandioxid)
- INCI name: CI 77891
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 236-675-5
- Food additive: E171
- Classification: Regulated, Mineral dye
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Titanium dioxide is a very abundant mineral on earth: it is the 9th most abundant chemical element in the earth's crust. It can be used in cosmetics as a UV filter or as a white dye. When it is a UV filter, it can be reduced in the form of nanoparticles: the CSSC has approved the use of titanium dioxide in the form of nanoparticles in sun creams from 2014, in concentrations of less than 25%. The EC regulation 2016/1143 of July 2016 released the use of titanium dioxide in this form in cosmetics. Titanium Dioxide reduced to the size of nanoparticles is allowed in Bio, and removes the unsightly whitish effect caused by this mineral filter when used in its micrometric state, i.e. in its original size. Please note that the manufacturer has the obligation to mention next to the name of the ingredient the mention (NANO) or [NANO] in the INCI list, when this is the case.
In 2006, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified titanium dioxide TiO2 in the group of substances "possible carcinogenic to humans" (group 2B): when inhaled regardless of the size of the nanoparticle or not. In 2016, ANSES submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) a proposal to classify titanium dioxide as an inhalation carcinogen (re-evaluation in category 1B).
As you have understood, the case of Titanium Dioxide, the only UV filter authorized in Bio with Zinc Oxide is very complex. Nevertheless, we note that it mainly raises questions and controversies when inhaled/swallowed and/or is used in nanoparticle form.
In 2006, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified titanium dioxide TiO2 in the group of substances "possible carcinogenic to humans" (group 2B): when inhaled regardless of the size of the nanoparticle or not. In 2016, ANSES submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) a proposal to classify titanium dioxide as an inhalation carcinogen (re-evaluation in category 1B).
As you have understood, the case of Titanium Dioxide, the only UV filter authorized in Bio with Zinc Oxide is very complex. Nevertheless, we note that it mainly raises questions and controversies when inhaled/swallowed and/or is used in nanoparticle form.
Restriction in Europe:
IV/143
- The purity criteria shall be as defined in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E171)
- Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with an aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 m shall be used in accordance with Annex III, No 321 (below):
Extract from Annex III, No. 321
(a) For face products in loose powder form
(b) For aerosol hair products
(c) For other products
Maximum permitted concentration :
(a) 25%
(b) 1.4% for the general public and 1.1% for professional use
(a) (b) Only in pigment form
(c) Not to be used in applications that may result in exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation
- The purity criteria shall be as defined in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E171)
- Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with an aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 m shall be used in accordance with Annex III, No 321 (below):
Extract from Annex III, No. 321
(a) For face products in loose powder form
(b) For aerosol hair products
(c) For other products
Maximum permitted concentration :
(a) 25%
(b) 1.4% for the general public and 1.1% for professional use
(a) (b) Only in pigment form
(c) Not to be used in applications that may result in exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation
Its functions (INCI)
- Cosmetic colorant : Color cosmetics and / or give a color to the skin
This ingredient is present in 16.54% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
