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Material Safety Data Sheet

Titanium Dioxide



1. Product and Company Identification
Suppliers Product Name Titanium Dioxide
Common Chemical Name Metal Oxide
Chemical Formula TiO2
INCI Name Titanium Dioxide
Supplier www.newthymes.com
CAS No. 13463-67-7
EINECS
JCLS No. N/A
2. Composition
Ingredient Name Titanium Dioxide
Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV; 10mg/cu.m. (total TWA)
5mg/cu.m. (Respirable)
Exposure Limits OSHA PEL; 10mg/cu.m. (total TWA)
5mg/cu.m. (Respirable)
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3. Hazards Identification
HMIS RATINGS Health:1, Flamability:0, Reactivity:0
Emergency Overview No Unusual fire or spill hazard. low health risk by inhalation.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes May cause mechanical irritation
Potential Health Effects: Skin None
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation Low Health Risk by inhalation. Treat as Nuisance Dust
Potential Health Effects: Oral LD50 Greater than 7500 mg/kg (RAT)
Effects of Overexposure: Acute Causes mechanical skin and eye irritation
Effects of Overexposure: Chronic Acute - exposure may irritate the throat and air passages, sometimes causing phlegm. Chronic - repeated heavy exposures may cause bronchitis and cough and phlegm. If exposure continues. emphysema may develope. Lung scarring may also result
Carcinogenity Not lsted with NTP, IARC or OSHA as a known or suspected carcinogen.
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If breathing is labored or stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION If swallowed. dilute with large amounts of water to induce vomiting. Consult a physician.
EYE CONTACT Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT Wash with soap and water
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flammable properties Non-Flammable
Flash Point None
Flammable Limits Not applicable
Hazardous combustion products None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA; Use extinguishing agent applicable to surrounding fire. If oxidation starts, the material should be cooled with water to dissipate the heat.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Fire fighters should wear NIOSH approved, positive pressure, self contained breathiing apparatus and full protective clothing when appropriate.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS Black iron oxide may be sugect to rapid oxidization if stored at temperatures above 140F
6. Accidental Release Measures
Small/large spills Clean up using dry procedures: avoid dusting.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling Good industral hygiene practice requires that employee exposure be maintained below TLV. This is preferably achieved through the provision of adequate ventilation where necessary. Where dust cannot be controlled in this way, personal respiratory protection should be employed.
Storage Store in a clean, dry area at ambient temperatures in original unopened containers. Conditions of high humidity may require storage in a controlled envirnment. Store at temperatures well below 140F
8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use with adequate ventilation to meet exposure limits listed in section 2
RESPIRATORY CONTROL NIOSHA approved dust respirator if overexposure potential exists.
Skin Protection Leather or rubber gloves
Eye Protection Safety glasses/goggles or face shield recommended.
9. Physical and Chemical Prperties
Appearance White Powder
Boiling Point 4532° F
Vapor pressure Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY Not applicable
Solubility in water Insoluble
Specific Gravity >3.7 - 4.2
pH Not determined
Odor None
Odor threshold Not applicable
10. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY Stable
MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid contact with metals at high temperatures
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIXATION None
12. Toxicological Information
There are no known dangerous acute or chronic effects associated with the use of this material. The acute oral toxicity LD50 oral (RAT) is greater than 7500 mg/kg (RAT)
This product is not considered to be known or suspected carcinogenic by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
Ecological Information No ecological hazards are associated with this product.
13. Disposal Considerations
US: Discarded product is not a hazardous waste under RCRA, 40 CFR 261 EC: Dispose of material in accordance with appropriate regulations
14. Transport Information
Class/Division: not restricted .
15. Regulatory Information Information
US: This material is intended to be used as a cosmetic ingredient and is exempt from Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation (40 CFR 710) when used as such. Do not use for other purposes.
EC: This material is not classed as "Dangerous" according to the health and physical properties criteria of the EU Directives on the classification of substances and preparations.

Information in this material safety data sheet is compiled from our general experience and data obtained from various technical publications and is furnished without warranty. The responsibility for the adoption of appropriate safety precautions rest solely with user. While www.newthymes.com believe that the information provided herein is accurate at the date hereof, no responsibility for its completeness or accuracy can be assumed. This information is provided solely for consideration and investigation by the user. Revised Jan 03.




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