Titanium dioxide is a white powder used to add brightness and opacity to products like paints, plastics, and some foods. The concern here is specifically about the airborne, unbound respirable form—tiny particles that can float in the air and be inhaled deep into the lungs. This form is regulated because California’s Proposition 65 lists it as a chemical known to cause cancer. The listing is based on studies showing that inhaling these fine particles over time may increase cancer risk, particularly in occupational settings like manufacturing or construction. You might encounter it in powdered coatings, pigments, or certain industrial processes where dust becomes airborne. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) maintains this list to help people make informed choices about exposures. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.
Titanium dioxide is a white powder used to add brightness and opacity to products like paints, plastics, and some foods. When it is in a form that can be inhaled—such as fine dust or powder—it is regulated because of potential health concerns. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classifies inhalable titanium dioxide as Group 2B, meaning it is "possibly carcinogenic to humans." This classification is based on studies in animals that showed lung tumors after inhaling high levels of the powder. You might encounter inhalable titanium dioxide in industrial settings, like factories where it is handled as a dry powder, rather than in everyday consumer products like sunscreen or toothpaste, where it is usually bound in a cream or liquid. The key concern is breathing in the dust, not skin contact or ingestion. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: WHO IARC Monographs (https://monographs.iarc.who.int/list-of-classifications)
Retinol and retinyl esters, also known as vitamin A and its common forms like retinyl palmitate and acetate, are natural compounds found in many foods and skincare products. Under California's Proposition 65, high-dose exposure to these substances is listed as a developmental hazard. This means that taking very high amounts, typically from supplements or concentrated products, may increase the risk of birth defects or other developmental issues during pregnancy. The listing applies only to high-dose exposures, not to normal dietary intake or typical use in cosmetics. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added retinol to the Proposition 65 list on July 1, 1989, based on evidence of developmental toxicity. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65 List (https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list)
Ingredients
Cultured grade a pasteurized nonfat milk, salt, grade a whey, artificial color (titanium dioxide), guar gum, carrageenan, citric acid, locust bean gum, maltodextrin, dextrose, calcium lactate, calcium phosphate, carbon dioxide (to maintain freshness), vitamin a palmitate, enzymes.
Nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Field
Per 100 g
Energy
305 kJ / 73 kcal
Fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Carbohydrates
5.45 g
of which sugars
4.55 g
Fibre
0 g
Protein
11.82 g
Salt
0.91 g
Sodium
0.36 g
Data: Open Food Facts community, openfoodfacts.org (CC BY-SA 3.0). Values are typical per-100g manufacturer declarations and may vary by batch. Informational only — not dietary advice.
California Prop 65 substance (2)
Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound respirable) CAS 13463-67-7 ❗🩺(Danger)+6HPubChem
Retinol / retinyl esters (developmental, high-dose) CAS 68-26-8
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🔍 What we found about this product
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Identifier checks
📋 EAN format: the GTIN-13 mod-10 checksum is consistent with the GS1 standard (format check only; does not authenticate the physical product)
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📋 Brand entries found: no entry for Cottage in the Wikidata brand registry (our coverage of Wikidata is partial; absence is not a finding either way)
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Registry scans
📋 Recall registry scan returned 0 matches (sources scanned: CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA. Coverage gaps exist; we cannot speak to records outside these registries)
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📋 Banned-ingredient scan (EU Cosmetic Annex II) returned 0 matches (source: EU Reg. 1223/2009. Scanned against available label text only)
📋 Certifications listed in our databases: none found (registries scanned: EU Ecolabel, US ENERGY STAR, US EPA Safer Choice. Many legitimate products are not enrolled in these schemes)
📋 Medical device registry: not listed in US FDA GUDID or EU EUDAMED (most consumer products are not medical devices and would not be expected to appear)
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Provenance
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