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TITANIUM DIOXIDE ICSC: 0338
August 2002
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CAS No: 13463-67-7
RTECS No: XR2275000
    TiO2
Molecular mass: 79.9

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 SAFE STORAGE
   

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 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 2500-3000°C
Melting point: 1855°C
Density: 3.9-4.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
 

NOTES
 

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