ICSC 1230 - TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE

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TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE	ICSC: 1230 (April 2004)
Titanium chloride Tetrachlorotitanium Titanic chloride

CAS #: 7550-45-0

UN #: 1838

EC Number: 231-441-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Pain. Redness. Serious skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Do NOT use water. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable acid resistant containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE

ICSC: 1230

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts violently with water. This produces heat and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Contact with air generates hydrochloric acid. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.	Formula: TiCl₄ Molecular mass: 189.7 Boiling point: 136.4°C Melting point: -24.1°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.7 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 21.3°C: 1.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT-YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts violently with water. This produces heat and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Contact with air generates hydrochloric acid. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.

Formula: TiCl₄
Molecular mass: 189.7
Boiling point: 136.4°C
Melting point: -24.1°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 21.3°C: 1.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the lungs and respiratory tract. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs and respiratory tract. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as HCl, ceiling value): 0.5 ppm as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT
It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. The decomposition products of this substance may cause effects on the environment. The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

NOTES

Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.
The decomposition products of this substance may cause effects on the environment.
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: C; R: 14-34; S: (1/2)-7/8-26-36/37/39-45

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