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RGX™ 171 is a rutile titanium dioxide pigment manufactured by the hydrometallurgical process CTL, giving a high TiO‚ purity, which combines excellent optical properties like opacity and whiteness with the usage for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications. Untreated rutile TiO‚‚ pigment is produced by hydrometallurgical process CTL.

INCI Name: Titanium Dioxide

Functions: Opacifier

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Brightening, Color & Look, Skin Whitening

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant

Synonyms: TiO2, Titania, Titanium Peroxide

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    Identification & Functionality

    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    13463-67-7
    EC No.
    236-675-5

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Skin Care Applications

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Bulk Density850--
    Surface TreatmentNone
    TiO₂ Contentmin. 99.5ISO 591
    Standard ClassificationR1ISO 591
    Density4.2ISO 787, Part 10
    Product Properties
    • Easy to disperse
    • Good lightening power

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Regulations & Certifications
    • European Union (EU Directives for the harmonization of regulations in the Member States)
      • 76/768/EEC
      • 96/335/EEC
      • 201/34/EEC
      • 78/25/EEC
      • 1333/2008/EEC
      • 2008/128/EEC
      • 202/178/EEC
      • European Pharmacopeia

    • USA, FDA Regulation
      • 21 CFR 73.575 (Foods)
      • 21 CFR 73.1575 (Pharmaceuticals)
      • 21 CFR 73.2575 (Cosmetics)
      • US Pharmacopeia
    Product Specifications

    Compliance with the following product specifications is currently checked, and is the prerequisite for a release of the finished product.

    Brightness (PTV L*) 98.5 - 99.5
    Tone, White (PTV b*) 0.1 - 0.4
    Loss on Drying (Moisture Content: 105°C, ISO 787, Part 2) max. 0.5%
    Loss on Ignition (800°C) max. 0.5%

    L* - Brightness measured on powder tablet (CIELAB L*)

    b* - Tone measured on powder tablet (CIELAB b*)

     

    Packaging & Availability

    Country Availability
    Regional Availability
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • North America
    • USA