International Chemical Safety Cards

TITANIUM DIOXIDE ICSC: 0338
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Rutile
TiO2
Molecular mass: 79.9
CAS # 13463-67-7
RTECS # XR2275000
ICSC # 0338
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.

EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).


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ICSC: 0338 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

TITANIUM DIOXIDE ICSC: 0338

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS , COLOURLESS TO WHITE CHRYSTALLINE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 (Total dust containing no asbestos and <1% free silica) (ACGIH 1992-1993).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 2500-3000°C
Melting point: 1855°C
 Relative density (water = 1): 3.9-4.3
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0338 TITANIUM DIOXIDE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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