Titanium Dioxide USP
Abstract:
Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium (IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. Titanium dioxide is an odorless white powder, tasteless.
Use/Application:
In cosmetic and skin care products, titanium dioxide is used as a pigment, sunscreen and a thickener. As a sunscreen is used ultrafine TiO2. Titanium dioxide serves as a clouding agent for incorporation in dry beverage mixes.
Identity
Chemical Name:
Mol. Formula: TiO2
Mol. Weight: 79.9 g/mol
CAS No.: 13463-67-7
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white, odorless, tasteless powder |
| Identification
(A) Test
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a) Specified test. A yellow-red to orange-red color develops immediately. |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is not more opalescent than reference suspension and is colorless. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, in hydrochloric acid, in nitric acid, and in 2 N sulfuric acid. Dissolves in hydrofluoric acid and in hot sulfuric acid. Is rendered soluble by fusion with potassium bisulfate or with alkali carbonates or hydroxides. |
| Acid-soluble substances | Not more than 0.5% |
| Water-soluble substances | Not more than 0.25% |
| Arsenic | Not more than 1µg/g |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 0.5% |
| Loss on Ignition | Not more than 0.5% |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% not more than 100.5% on dried basis |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
