Titanium dioxide in our everyday life, is it safe?

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is considered as an inert and safe material and has been used in many applications for decades.

Titanium dioxide (titania, TiO2) is chemically inert, semiconducting material that also exhibits photocatalytic activity in the presence of light with an energy equal to or higher than its band-gap energy. These characteristics offer a wide range of applications.

During recent decades, TiO2 powders have begun to appear in many applications, mainly due to their ability to confer whiteness and opacity on various products, such as paints, papers and cosmetics. Its high technological attractiveness originates from its light-scattering properties and very high refractive index, which mean that relatively low levels of the pigment are required to achieve a white, opaque coating.

Is titanium dioxide safe?

Yes. It's salf.
So if you’re worried about titanium dioxide, don’t be! With current research and industry recommendations, titanium dioxide is safe.