Titanium paste
Description
Titanium Paste – Titanium dioxide dispersion in ricin oil, reference opaque white pigment in makeup.
Titanium Paste is a stable dispersion of titanium dioxide (a white pigment with high covering power) in an oil vehicle based on ricin oil. The pre-dispersed paste form makes this pigment much easier to incorporate into oily or anhydrous formulations than raw titanium dioxide powder, while avoiding the inhalation risk associated with fine particles characteristic of powders.
It is the foundational ingredient for whitening and opacifying makeup products, from lipsticks and lip glosses to foundations, where it contributes to coverage, brightness, and the final product shade.
Ellemental Titanium Paste complies with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and is permitted in all cosmetic product categories, including eye area and lip/oral care products.
Ingredients (INCI): Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, CI 77891, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: White paste, neutral odor
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; completely miscible in oil
- Quality: Excellent light stability; complies with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Annex IV for CI 77891) and Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 (E 171 purity)
- Recommended Dosage: Varies significantly depending on product type, from 0.1% up to 40%, depending on the desired opacifying effect
Properties and Benefits
- White pigment with high opacifying and covering power
- Excellent light stability (fading resistance)
- Easy to incorporate into oily formulations thanks to its pre-dispersed paste form
- Permitted in all cosmetic product categories, including the eye area and lip products
- Compatible with other common cosmetic pigments and colorants
Applications
- Lipsticks, lip glosses, and lip care products
- Foundations, concealers, and complexion coverage products
- Color-tinted oil gels
- Makeup products in general as a base white pigment or shade adjuster
Formulation Guide
- Incorporate directly into the oil phase of the formula under stirring until homogenized
- Lip gloss: 0.1 - 3%
- Lipstick: 5 - 40%
- Foundation: 1 - 10%
- Oil gel: 0.1 - 5%
- Being pre-dispersed in oil, it requires no additional grinding or intensive mechanical dispersion steps, unlike raw titanium dioxide powder
Usage Safety and Storage
- Profile: Safe ingredient with good skin tolerance, permitted even in eye area products
- Precautions: External cosmetic use
- Storage: Store in a closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light
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