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Titanium dioxide

704licensed products
1 monograph
Cream, Lotion, Powder +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Primary Sunscreen Monograph
Topical

Approved Health Claims

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  • Sun Protection Factor "X"/SPF "X"*
  • Helps prevent sunburn
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunburn protectant
  • Helps protect from sunburn
  • Broad spectrum
  • Filters/Screens UVA/UVB rays
  • Absorbs throughout the UVA/UVB spectrum to provide sunburn protection
  • UVA/UVB protection
  • Water/Sweat Resistant [40 minutes/80 minutes]
  • If used as directed with other sun protection measures [see Directions (for Use)], decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun
  • The PA rating system was developed in Japan and is currently used by most Asian countries
  • This system addresses UVA protection based on the Persistent Pigment Darkening method
  • For NPD ingredients, data must be provided to NNHPD through the labelling only submission pathway to support any additional information regarding the PA rating
  • For NHP products containing zinc oxide or a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the PA rating is acceptable as additional information on the label, as long as it is truthful and not misleading. Valid data using a standardized and reproducible method must be available upon request. This does not apply to titanium dioxide alone which is less effective at blocking long-wave UVA (UVA I) rays

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionFor external use only
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water (US FDA 2021).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if rash occurs**** (US FDA 2021).
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away
cautionOther warnings Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging (US FDA 2021).
contraindicationDo not use on broken skin (US FDA 2021).

Alternative Names

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Avobenzone(common)Bemotrizinol(common)Benzophenone-3(common)Benzophenone-4(common)Benzophenone-8(common)Bisoctrizole(common)C.I. No. 77891(common)C.I. No. 77947(common)Cinoxate(common)DEA-methoxycinnamate(common)Diethanolamine methoxycinnamate(common)Dioxybenzone(common)Drometrizole trisiloxane(common)Ecamsule(common)Ensulizole(common)Enzacamene(common)Homomenthyl salicylate(common)Homosalate(common)Menthyl anthranilate(common)Meradimate(common)+56 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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8 %26 licensed products
10 %23 licensed products
2 %22 licensed products
3 %18 licensed products
6 %18 licensed products
6.5 %16 licensed products
4 %15 licensed products
5 %14 licensed products
9 %14 licensed products
2.5 %13 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Zinc oxideCo-occurs in 374 products(+-)-(3E,3'E)-(p-Phenylenedimethylidyne)bis[2-oxo-10-bornanesulfonic acid]Shared monograph(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)methanoneShared monograph(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanoneShared monograph(±)-3-(p-Methylbenzylidene)camphorShared monograph1,7,7-Trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-oneShared monograph1-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-propanedioneShared monograph1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3-propanedioneShared monograph

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