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TITANIUM ETHOXIDE

CAS 3087-36-3
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

TITANIUM ETHOXIDE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Titanium Ethoxide (Ti(OEt)4) is a titanium alkoxide used primarily as a precursor in sol-gel processes for producing titanium dioxide thin films and nanoparticles. It reacts violently with water and skin moisture to produce ethanol and hydrous titanium oxide species that can cause severe irritation. Cosmetic use of titanium alkoxides is not established.

Known concerns

  • Reacts violently with water releasing irritant ethanol
  • May generate titanium dioxide nanoparticles during hydrolysis with unknown skin effects
  • Severe irritant on skin contact; not suitable for leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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