Titanium dioxide grades: pigment, cosmetic, and sunscreen use
What changes between industrial pigment TiO₂ and cosmetic grades - and why SPF claims need testing.
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a white pigment and UV-scattering mineral. Not every white powder labelled TiO₂ is interchangeable.
Grade checklist
- Industrial pigment - coatings, plastics, paper; may not meet cosmetic impurity limits.
- Cosmetic pigment - colour/opacity in makeup and creams; confirm INCI and heavy-metal limits on COA.
- Sunscreen grades - particle size, coating, and dispersion quality matter; SPF claims require proper testing and regulatory compliance.
Shop titanium dioxide, see pigments & oxides, and read cosmetic raw material buying.
Frequently asked questions
Is your TiO₂ nano?
Particle size is grade-specific. Request the datasheet parameters before sunscreen formulation.
Can I claim SPF after adding TiO₂?
No - SPF is a tested product claim. Adding TiO₂ alone does not create a legal sunscreen claim.
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