Is Titanium Dioxide vegan?
Titanium Dioxide
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 | Anatase (TiO2), Pigment White 6, Rutile (TiO2), Stannic Oxide, Tin Dioxide, Tin Oxide, TiO2, Titania, titanii dioxidum, Titanium Dioxide, Titanium dioxide (nano), titanium dioxide color, Titanium white, Titanium(IV) oxide, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide |
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| INCI name | Titanium Dioxide |
| E number | E171 |
| INS number | 171 |
| CAS number | 13463-67-7 |
| EC number | 236-675-5 |
| CI number | CI 77891 |
| CosIng ID | 38617 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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