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Is Titanium Dioxide vegan?

Titanium Dioxide

Vegan

Titanium dioxide is an inorganic white pigment and UV filter derived from the mineral ilmenite or rutile. It is used in sunscreens, foundations, and other cosmetic products for its whitening, opacifying, and UV-absorbing properties. The INCI colour index designation is CI 77891.

Also known as CI77891, Pigment White 6, TiO2, Titania, Titanium white, Titanium(IV) oxide
E number E171
CI number CI 77891
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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