Rutile
TiO2
Molecular mass: 79.9
ICSC # 0338
CAS # 13463-67-7
RTECS # XR2275000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers.
(Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
TO WHITE
CRYSTALLINE POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
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).
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca 5000 mg/m3 See: 13463677
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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.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 2500-3000°C
Melting point: 1855°C
Density: 3.9-4.3
g/cm3
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Solubility in water:
none
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0338
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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