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TITANIUM DIOXIDE ICSC: 0338
Date of Peer Review: August 2002

 Rutile
CAS # 13463-67-7 TiO2
RTECS # XR2275000 Molecular mass: 79.9
UN #
EC/EINECS # 236-675-5
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
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

Inhalation
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE


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TITANIUM DIOXIDE ICSC: 0338
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: as TWA 10 mg/m³ A4 (ACGIH 2001).
MAK: 1.5 mg/m³ (Respirable fraction) Pregnancy risk group: C (DFG 2005).
 		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 2500-3000°C
Melting point: 1855°C
Density: 3.9-4.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Titanium dioxide  (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 46a)
       TITANIUM DIOXIDE (JECFA Evaluation)
       Titanium Dioxide (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 47, 1989)