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Titanium Dioxide IP

Swastik industries is pioneer in the manufacturing of Titanium Dioxide IP. In the pharmaceutical industry, titanium dioxide is used in most sunscreens to block UVA and UVB rays, similar to zinc oxide. It is also commonly used as pigment for pharmaceutical products such as gelatine capsules, tablet coatings and syrups. In the cosmetics industry, it is used in toothpaste, lipsticks, creams, ointments and powders. It can be used as an opacifier to make pigments opaque.

Specification

Description

A white infusible powder,odorless

Assay

98%

Specific gravity

3.8-3.9

Refractive index

2.5

pH

6.5-8

Bulk density

0.7 gm/cm3

Water soluble substance

0.3%

Arsenic

2 ppm

Heavy metal

8 ppm

Iron

19 ppm

Oil absorption

20-25 gm/100 gm

Average particle size

< 40 microns

Dispersibility

Freely in both aqueous and non-aqueous media

The material is complies with IP specification of quantity and quality.

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