Titanium Dioxide

Titanium Dioxide

Description

Titanium dioxide is a white, odorless, and tasteless pigment used as a food additive and ingredient. It is primarilymade from naturally occurring minerals such as rutile and ilmenite, which are processed to extract the titaniumdioxide pigment through methods like chloride process or sulfate process. One of the key benefits of titaniumdioxide in food applications is its ability to provide a bright white color, often used in confectionery, dairy, andbaked goods to enhance the visual appeal of products. Additionally, titanium dioxide is insoluble in water andoil, making it suitable for a wide range of food products without affecting the texture or consistency. Moreover, it

acts as a UV blocker, protecting the food from light-induced degradation and extending its shelf life.

SPECIFICATIONS (Reported on Certificate of Analysis)

Item Unit Specifications

Characteristics - White to slightly colored odorless powder

Identification - A. pale yellowish color at heating

B. orange-red color with H2O2 C. violet-blue color with Zinc

Assay (TiO2) % 99 - 100.5

Loss on Drying % max. 0.5

Loss on Ignition % max. 0.5

Water Soluble Substance % max. 0.5

Acid Soluble Substance % max. 0.5

Lead mg/kg max. 10

Arsenic mg/kg max. 3

Antimony mg/kg max. 50

Mercury mg/kg max. 1

Zinc mg/kg max. 50

Cadmium mg/kg max. 1

Al2O3 and/or SiO2 % max. 2.0