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Potassium titanium oxide (K2Ti6O13)

CAS 12056-51-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A fibrous potassium titanate ceramic restricted in EU cosmetics to under 0.1% and banned from aerosols/powders that could be inhaled, due to lung-fiber concerns. Limited use cases reflect the regulatory caution around fibrous titanates.

Skin benefits

  • Provides specialty optical and texture effects
  • Inert ceramic chemistry
  • Used in some color-cosmetic and pearlescent applications

Known concerns

  • Fibrous K2Ti6O13 raises lung-fiber inhalation concerns
  • EU restricts to under 0.1% in cosmetics
  • Prohibited in aerosol and powder products that could be inhaled
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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