Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)

Pigments and oxides are one of the most popular colorant options for cold process soap. They are non-bleeding and don’t morph in the high pH environment of freshly poured soap. Oxides come in a wide variety of hues and are easy to mix to create unique colours. One of the most popular colorants is titanium dioxide, which gives soap a white colour. It’s commonly used to transform soap from cream to white, or to lighten other colours.

A natural white opaque pigment, titanium dioxide is used in a wide variety of applications including paints, cosmetic products and food. The mineral is processed to remove impurities, resulting in a pure white colour. The titanium dioxide found at Bramble Berry is both oil and water soluble, making it a great option for cold process soap. Titanium dioxide is commonly used in commercial sunscreen products because of its ability to absorb UV light.

Applications of Titanium Dioxide in Soap Industry

Lighten the soap colour

Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium (IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium. It can be used in bar soaps to lighten the soap. It can lighten biodiesel glycerine soap enough to accept coloration.

Titanium Dioxide