ICSC 1319 - TITANIUM CARBIDE

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TITANIUM CARBIDE	ICSC: 1319 (November 1998)

CAS #: 12070-08-5

EC Number: 235-120-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

TITANIUM CARBIDE

ICSC: 1319

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance GREY CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on contact with sparks. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: TiC Molecular mass: 59.9 Boiling point: 4820°C Melting point: 3140°C Density: 4.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
GREY CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on contact with sparks. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: TiC
Molecular mass: 59.9
Boiling point: 4820°C
Melting point: 3140°C
Density: 4.9 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust particles may cause effects on the lungs.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. The substance is usually used in combination with other compounds such as tungsten carbide, cobalt. Workers exposed to mixed dusts containing titanium carbide have developed pneumoconiosis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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