Titanium dioxide
- Generic Name
- Titanium dioxide
- Brand Names
- Eucerin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- O2Ti
- CAS Number
- 13463-67-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 15FIX9V2JP
- 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
- Associated Therapies
- UV protection therapy
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