ICSC 0338 - TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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TITANIUM DIOXIDE	ICSC: 0338 (November 2019)
Titanium (IV) oxide Rutile Anatase

CAS #: 13463-67-7; 1317-70-7; 1317-80-2

EC Number: 236-675-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Avoid inhalation of dust.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Causes damage to respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Store in covered containers.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

ICSC: 0338

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: TiO₂ Molecular mass: 79.9 Boiling point: 2500-3000°C Melting point: 1855°C Density: 3.9-4.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: TiO₂
Molecular mass: 79.9
Boiling point: 2500-3000°C
Melting point: 1855°C
Density: 3.9-4.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. This may result in chronic inflammation. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans if inhaled.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. This may result in chronic inflammation. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans if inhaled.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: 0.3 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(8); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The CAS numbers for different forms are: CAS 13463-67-7 (anatase/rutile); CAS 1317-70-7 (anatase); CAS 1317-80-2 (rutile). See ICSC 1782 for the nanoform of this substance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
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