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# Analysis and characterization of titanium dioxide (TiO2)

## Industrialists of the cosmetic sector, you wish to analyze and characterize titanium dioxide (TiO2) in your products

### What is TiO2 in cosmetic products?

First, titanium dioxide TiO2 is a naturally occurring mineral compound that is also manufactured industrially. This white pigment is used as a dye and its opacifying properties. In addition, its characteristics also make it an interesting UV filter in sunscreens and makeup products.

Indeed, where many sunscreens absorb UV rays, titanium dioxide forms a barrier to refract them.

### Why analyze and characterize titanium dioxide (TiO2) in your cosmetic products?

TiO2 is classified as a possible human carcinogen (category 2B) **by inhalation** by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It is therefore prohibited, in the form of nanomaterials, in aerosols and in products presenting a proven inhalation risk.

Thus, the support of a laboratory specialized in the analysis and characterization of titanium dioxide in cosmetic products is a considerable asset.

## FILAB assists you in the analysis and characterization of titanium dioxide in your cosmetic products

FILAB is a laboratory made up of experts in cosmetic analysis and offers you its analytical services. FILAB can assist you in the design, manufacture and marketing of a cosmetic product.

**In addition, FILAB is accredited ISO 17025 by COFRAC for the analysis of heavy metals, phthalates, 1,4-dioxane and bisphenol A in cosmetic products ([www.cofrac.fr](https://www.cofrac.fr/en/)).**

## to go further

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Determination of preservatives ([phenoxyethanol](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-phenoxyethanol.md), [parabens](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/parabens-analysis-laboratory.md), chlorphenesin...) by [HPLC-UV](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-uplc/hplc-uv-analysis-laboratory.md), [HPLC-MSMS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-uplc/laboratory-analysis-hplc-lcms.md) and[GC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-gcms.md)

[Powder analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization.md): [particle size](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-laser-granulometry.md), [specific surface](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet.md), [morphology](https://filab.fr/en/laboratory-analysis-powder-morphology.md), [crystallinity](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/analysis-of-the-crystallinity-rate-in-laboratory.md)...