TiC
Molecular mass: 59.9
ICSC # 1319
CAS # 12070-08-5
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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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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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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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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Safety spectacles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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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; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
GREY CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on contact with sparks
, causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure to dust particles.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 4820°C
Melting point: 3140°C
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Density: 4.9 g/cm3
Solubility in water: none
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1319
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TITANIUM CARBIDE
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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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