Korean: 티타늄디옥사이드 · CAS 13463-67-7/ 1317-70-0/ 1317-80-2 · Functions: colorant, opacifying, uv absorber, uv filter
Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)
Maximum: 25%
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
<자외선차단제>
∙ 25%
<비타르색소>
* CI Number(색소) : CI 77891
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/321
Maximum: (a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use.
Conditions: Product type: (a) face products in loose powder form (b) hair aerosol spray products (c) other products a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form (c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter Annex VI/27
Maximum: 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation)
Conditions: Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm, to be used in compliance with Annex III, No 321. For the product types under letter (c) of column (f) in Annex III, No 321, the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation provided in column (g) of this entry applies. (For use as a colourant, see Annex IV, No 143)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex VI · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter M020.10
Maximum: 25%
Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026
This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.
How Titanium Dioxide is treated in 6 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <자외선차단제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 25% <착색제> * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 각종 화장품 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <고시명 : Titanium dioxide (VII/27)> * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 用途(용도) : 防曬劑 (자외선차단제) * 배합한도 : 25% |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 25% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
TITANIUM DIOXIDE Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891 티타늄디옥사이드
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
A white mineral pigment. In sunscreens it is a UV filter allowed in Korea, the EU and the U.S. (each with its own limits); in makeup it is used as a white colorant (CI 77891).
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 25% · (b) 1,4% · 1.1%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 25%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens)). The maximum allowed is 25%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: colorant, opacifying, uv absorber, uv filter.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 티타늄디옥사이드.
21 products we checked list it, for example Dr.Althea 15% Calamine Spot Powder, Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 03 Ash Mocha, Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 04 Moon Gray.
CAS 13463-67-7/ 1317-70-0/ 1317-80-2 (from official records).