Titanium Dioxide — Pharma & Food Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Titanium Dioxide (TiOâ‚‚) is the most widely used white opacifier and pigment in pharmaceutical tablet film coatings, hard gelatin capsules, and topical formulations. It provides excellent whiteness, UV protection, and opacity at low concentration. Available in pharmaceutical-grade (IP/BP/EP/USP) and food-grade (E171) variants with ready stock at our centralised AC warehouse in Hyderabad.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 13463-67-7 |
| Molecular Formula | TiOâ‚‚ |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay | NLT 99.0% (as TiOâ‚‚, dried basis) |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Loss on Ignition | NMT 1.0% |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP / Food (E171) |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- White pigment in pharmaceutical tablet film coatings
- Opacifier in hard gelatin and HPMC capsules
- UV protection agent in sunscreens and topicals
- White pigment in food coatings and confectionery
- Cosmetic foundation and face powder
- White colourant in oral liquid preparations
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy pharmaceutical grade Titanium Dioxide in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Titanium Dioxide in IP, BP, EP, USP, and food-grade (E171) specifications in Hyderabad. Ready stock available for immediate dispatch. Call +91 8008002576 or WhatsApp for pricing and COA.
What is the difference between pharma grade and food grade Titanium Dioxide?
Both grades are chemically identical (TiOâ‚‚, NLT 99.0%), but pharma grade (IP/BP/USP) undergoes stricter testing for heavy metals, arsenic, and microbiological purity. Food grade (E171) meets FSSAI and EFSA standards. For tablet film coatings and capsule shells, always use pharma grade.
How much Titanium Dioxide is used in tablet film coating?
Titanium Dioxide is typically used at 1–5% w/w of the coating formulation. In a standard aqueous HPMC coating system (e.g., Opadry), TiO₂ provides the white opacity. Higher concentrations give more opaque, whiter tablets with better light protection for photosensitive APIs.
Does Titanium Dioxide provide UV protection in pharmaceutical formulations?
Yes. TiO₂ is a broad-spectrum UV absorber effective against both UVA and UVB. In tablet coatings it protects photosensitive active ingredients. In topical sunscreen formulations (physical sunscreens), it is used at 2–25% to reflect and scatter UV radiation.
Is Titanium Dioxide approved for use in India for pharmaceutical products?
Yes. Titanium Dioxide is listed in the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), and USP-NF. It is an approved colourant and opacifier for pharmaceutical oral solid dosage forms under Schedule M of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, and for food use under FSSAI regulations.