Titanium Dioxide - NATRACOL | 55 lb. Bag
High-Purity Untreated Anatase Pigment and Opacifying Agent
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide is a high-purity, untreated anatase pigment and opacifying agent supplied as a solid, white, odorless powder. Also known as titanium dioxide or TiO2, it is packaged in a 25 kg bag, equivalent to approximately 55.115 pounds.
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide is intended for use as a food or feedstuff ingredient where a white pigment or opacifying agent is needed. Its suitability depends on the finished application, intended use level, and regulations in the market where the finished product will be manufactured or sold.
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide has a TiO2 content of 99% to 100% after drying at 105°C. Buyers should review current regulatory requirements, formulation limits, and labeling obligations before using titanium dioxide in food, feed, or other products.
Key Product Characteristics
- High-purity titanium dioxide powder
- Untreated anatase pigment
- Functions as a white pigment and opacifying agent
- Solid, white, odorless appearance
- TiO2 content of 99% to 100% after drying
- pH range of 6.5 to 8.0
- Supplied in a 25 kg, approximately 55.115 lb bag
- Five-year shelf life for unopened packages stored under specified conditions
Intended Applications
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide may be evaluated for:
- Food formulations where titanium dioxide is permitted as a color additive
- Feedstuff formulations where titanium dioxide is permitted
- Products requiring a high-purity white pigment
- Formulations requiring opacity or white coloration
This product should only be used after confirming that titanium dioxide is authorized for the intended application, use level, labeling method, and destination market.
Supplied Specification Limits
- Appearance: Solid, white, odorless powder
- Crystal Form: Untreated anatase
- TiO2 after drying at 105°C: 99% to 100%
- pH: 6.5 to 8.0
- Aluminum Oxide, Al2O3: 2.00% maximum
- Silicon Dioxide, SiO2: 2.00% maximum
- Loss at 105°C: 0.50% maximum
- Loss at 800°C after drying: 0.50% maximum
- Water-Soluble Substances at Hot: 0.50% maximum
- Acid-Soluble Substances: 0.50% maximum
- Total Lead: 10 ppm maximum
- Acid-Soluble Arsenic: 1 ppm maximum
- Total Cadmium: 1 ppm maximum
- Total Mercury: 1 ppm maximum
- Acid-Soluble Antimony: 2 ppm maximum
- Total Zinc: 50 ppm maximum
- Heavy Metals: Not more than 20 ppm, complies
Microbiological Specifications
- Total Plate Count: Less than 500 cfu/g
- Yeast: Less than 100 cfu/g
- Mold: Less than 100 cfu/g
- Coliform: Less than 10 cfu/g
- E. coli: Negative in 1 g
- Salmonella: Negative in 25 g
Conformance is verified through periodic microbiological testing.
Packaging, Storage, and Shelf Life
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide is supplied in a 25 kg bag. Store the unopened product under cool conditions and protect it from air, light, moisture, and heat.
The listed shelf life is 1,825 days (approximately five years) from the date of manufacture when the product remains unopened and is stored under the specified conditions.
Regulatory and Formulation Considerations
Regulatory requirements for titanium dioxide vary by country and application.
In the United States, titanium dioxide use in food is governed by 21 CFR 73.575. The regulation permits use in foods generally at a level not exceeding 1% by weight of the finished food, subject to the applicable identity, purity, labeling, and food-standard restrictions.
Titanium dioxide is also known as E171 in European additive nomenclature. E171 is no longer authorized for use as a food additive in the European Union.
Manufacturers are responsible for confirming current regulations, acceptable use levels, product labeling, and suitability for the finished formulation and destination market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide used for?
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide is an untreated anatase pigment and opacifying agent. The supplier specification identifies it for food or feedstuff ingredient use, subject to applicable regulations and formulation requirements.
Is NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide food grade?
The supplier describes the product as a high-purity pigment and opacifying agent for use as a food or feedstuff ingredient. That description does not mean it is permitted in every food, use level, or country. Buyers must verify current regulations for the intended application and destination market.
What is the TiO2 concentration?
The supplier specification lists a titanium dioxide content of 99% to 100% after drying at 105°C.
Is NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide anatase or rutile?
NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide is identified as an untreated anatase pigment.
Can titanium dioxide be used in food in the United States?
U.S. food use is governed by 21 CFR 73.575. The regulation currently permits titanium dioxide in foods generally at no more than 1% by weight of the finished food, subject to applicable specifications and restrictions.
Is titanium dioxide the same as E171?
E171 is the European additive designation historically used for titanium dioxide. E171 is no longer authorized as a food additive in the European Union. Regulatory status differs by country.
Can this titanium dioxide be used in cosmetics or sunscreen?
The supplied specification identifies this product for use as a food or feedstuff pigment and opacifying agent. It does not establish suitability for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, sunscreen, or over-the-counter drug applications. Confirm grade-specific documentation and regulatory requirements before considering another use.
What size is the NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide bag?
The product is packed in a 25 kg bag, equivalent to approximately 55.115 pounds.
How should NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide be stored?
Store the product under cool conditions and protect it from air, light, moisture, and heat. Keep the package closed when not in use.
What is the shelf life of NATRACOL Titanium Dioxide?
The supplier lists a shelf life of 1,825 days, or approximately five years, from the date of manufacture for unopened packages stored under the specified conditions.
