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TITANIUM OXYNITRIDE

88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Titanium oxynitride is an inorganic pigment used in cosmetics for its bright, stable coloration; it is considered safe and stable with no evidence of toxicity at cosmetic-use levels.

Titanium oxynitride is an inorganic compound formed by reacting titanium dioxide with ammonia gas, producing a material with unique optical properties. It is used as a pigment (notably in watchmaking and luxury goods for gold-coloured effects) and is not specifically restricted in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II or III. As an inert inorganic pigment, it shares the favourable safety profile of titanium dioxide. The compound is chemically stable, non-reactive, and not absorbed through skin. No specific safety concerns identified for cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Pigment for colouration
  • Chemically stable and inert
  • No skin absorption

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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