Overview
Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium. It is used as a pigment under the names titanium white, Pigment White 6 (PW6), or CI 77891. It is typically extracted from ilmenite, rutile and anatase.
Background
Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium. It is used as a pigment under the names titanium white, Pigment White 6 (PW6), or CI 77891. It is typically extracted from ilmenite, rutile and anatase.
Indication
Titanium dioxide is used in most sunscreens to block UVA and UVB rays, similar to zinc oxide.
Associated Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Blisters
- Sunburn
- Wound
- Abrasions
- Dry, cracked skin
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020/04/28 | Phase 3 | Completed | |||
2009/11/30 | Phase 4 | Completed |
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIN BOSS L.L.C. | 85503-202 | TOPICAL | 80 mg in 1 g | 5/21/2025 | |
| Hello Bello | 73418-106 | TOPICAL | 80 mg in 1 g | 5/14/2025 | |
| Crown Laboratories | 0316-2046 | TOPICAL | 89.6 mg in 1 mL | 5/20/2025 | |
| NEXTEX CORPORATION | 85575-210 | TOPICAL | 30 mg in 1 g | 5/22/2025 | |
| Brent Loftis, D.O., Inc., A California Medical Corporation | 85334-212 | TOPICAL | 40 mg in 1 g | 5/20/2025 | |
| CLEARLY BEAUTIFUL SKIN AND ACNE CLINIC LLC | 85493-203 | TOPICAL | 80 mg in 1 g | 5/22/2025 | |
| The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. | 61995-1125 | TOPICAL | 7.0 g in 100 g | 3/23/2011 | |
| Crown Laboratories | 0316-2074 | TOPICAL | 90.4 mg in 1 mL | 3/3/2025 | |
| BIO EARTH MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD | 70116-014 | TOPICAL | 8 g in 100 mL | 5/28/2025 | |
| CLEARLY BEAUTIFUL SKIN AND ACNE CLINIC LLC | 85493-201 | TOPICAL | 80 mg in 1 g | 5/22/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Authorization Holder | Status | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | Approval Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEELANZ'S OINTMENT | SIN16547P | OINTMENT | 10.01% w/w | 7/7/2022 |
NMPA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Approval Number | Drug Type | Dosage Form | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No PPB approvals found for this drug. | |||||
TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA ROCHE-POSAY LABORATOIRE DERMATOLOGIQUE ANTHELIOS DRY TOUCH GEL CREME TINTED SPF50+ | 297587 | Medicine | A | 12/15/2017 | |
| Cetaphil Sun Ultra-Light Lotion SPF50+ Body & Face | 286720 | Medicine | A | 3/14/2017 | |
| Mesoestetic Light Water Antiaging Veil Mesoprotech | 316427 | Medicine | A | 4/12/2019 | |
| QV FACE MOISTURISING DAY CREAM SPF 30 | 374097 | Medicine | A | 9/2/2021 | |
| LA ROCHE-POSAY LABORATOIRE DERMATOLOGIQUE ANTHELIOS XL DRY TOUCH GEL-CREAM SPF50+ | 308621 | Medicine | A | 8/24/2018 | |
| Facesaver Great SPF50+ Lotion | 386992 | Medicine | A | 4/12/2022 | |
| SIMKA INVISIBLE FACIAL FLUID UVA + UVB BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 | 433392 | Medicine | A | 1/10/2024 | |
| TriShave Smart Solutions for Sensitive Skin SPF40 3in1 Protective Moisturising Lotion Men | 365010 | Medicine | A | 5/8/2021 | |
| Eau Thermale Avene Sunscreen Emulsion SPF 50+ | 346042 | Medicine | A | 10/16/2020 | |
| SUNSENSE Lip Balm SPF 50+ | 257416 | Medicine | A | 8/25/2015 |