Material Safety Data Sheet
The Dow Chemical Company
Product Name: ADSORBSIA* GTO* Titanium Based Adsorbent Issue Date: 07/20/2006
Print Date: 25 Jul 2006
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as there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautions
identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or
actions.
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name
ADSORBSIA* GTO* Titanium Based Adsorbent
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
The Dow Chemical Company
2030 Willard H. Dow Center
Midland, MI 48674
USA
Customer Information Number: 800-258-2436
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
24-Hour Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
Local Emergency Contact: 989-636-4400
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Color: Off-white
Physical State: Powder or granules
Odor: Odorless
Hazards of product:
Slipping hazard.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200.
Potential Health Effects
Eye Contact: Dust may irritate eyes. Mechanical injury only.
Skin Contact: Essentially nonirritating to skin. May cause drying and flaking of the skin.
Skin Absorption: No adverse effects anticipated by skin absorption.
Inhalation: Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties. Dust may cause irritation to upper
respiratory tract (nose and throat).
Ingestion: Very low toxicity if swallowed. Harmful effects not anticipated from swallowing small
amounts.
* Indicates a Trademark
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Effects of Repeated Exposure: For the component(s) tested: In animals, effects have been reported
on the following organs: Lung.
3. Composition Information
Component CAS # Amount
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 >= 81.0 - <= 99.0 %
Water 7732-18-5 >= 0.1 - <= 10.0 %
Silica 7631-86-9 >= 1.0 - <= 10.0 %
Calcium sulfate, anhydrous 7778-18-9 >= 0.1 - <= 18.0 %
Sulfuric acid disodium salt 7757-82-6 >= 0.1 - <= 30.0 %
Iron(III)oxide 1309-37-1 <= 1.0 %
Diammonium sulfate 7783-20-2 <= 10.0 %
Magnesium sulfate 7487-88-9 >= 0.1 - <= 30.0 %
4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the
initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a
physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Ingestion: No emergency medical treatment necessary.
Notes to Physician: Skin contact may aggravate preexisting dermatitis. No specific antidote.
Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the
patient.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: This material does not burn. If exposed to fire from another source, use
suitable extinguishing agent for that fire.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. This
material does not burn. Fight fire for other material that is burning.
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,
boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected
location or safe distance.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Not applicable.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Contain spilled material if possible. Sweep up.
Do not breathe dust. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal
Considerations, for additional information.
Personal Precautions: Spilled material may cause a slipping hazard. Use appropriate safety
equipment. For additional information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
Do not breathe dust.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.
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7. Handling and Storage
Handling
General Handling: Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Good housekeeping and controlling of dusts are necessary for safe handling of product. See Section
8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Storage
Do not store in open containers. Store in a dry place.
Storage Period: 36 Months
Storage temperature: < 100 癈
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
Component List Type Value
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Silica ACGIH TWA 10 mg/m3
OSHA Table PEL Total 15 mg/m3
Z-1 dust.
OSHA Table PEL 5 mg/m3
Z-1 Respirable
fraction.
Z3 TWA 0.8 mg/m3 20 millions of particles
per cubic foot of air
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Titanium dioxide ACGIH TWA 10 mg/m3
OSHA Table PEL Total 15 mg/m3
Z-1 dust.
Z3 Total dust. 5 mg/m3 15 millions of particles per
cubic foot of air
Z3 Respirable 15 mg/m3 50 millions of particles
fraction. per cubic foot of air
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Calcium sulfate, anhydrous ACGIH TWA 10 mg/m3
Inhalable The value is for particulate matter
Particulate containing no asbestos and <1%
crystalline silica.
OSHA Table PEL 5 mg/m3
Z-1 Respirable
fraction.
OSHA Table PEL Total 15 mg/m3
Z-1 dust.
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Iron(III)oxide ACGIH TWA 5 mg/m3
Respirable
dust as Fe
OSHA Table PEL Fume. 10 mg/m3
Z-1
Z3 Total dust.
Listed.
Z3 Respirable
Listed.
fraction.
Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses. If there is a potential for exposure to particles which could
cause eye discomfort, wear chemical goggles.
Skin Protection: Wear clean, body-covering clothing.
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Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or
frequently repeated contact could occur. Examples of preferred glove barrier materials
include: Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or "vinyl"). Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or
"NBR"). When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove is recommended
to prevent contact with the solid material. NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a
particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all
relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled,
physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body
reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove
supplier.
Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline.
When respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use an approved air-purifying respirator.
In dusty or misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator. The following should be
effective types of air-purifying respirators: Particulate filter.
Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area. Wash hands
before smoking or eating.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the
exposure guidelines.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Powder or granules
Color Off-white
Odor Odorless
Flash Point - Closed Cup No test data available
Flammable Limits In Air Lower: No test data available
Upper: No test data available
Autoignition Temperature No test data available
Vapor Pressure No test data available
Boiling Point (760 mmHg) No test data available.
Vapor Density (air = 1) No test data available
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) No test data available
Freezing Point not applicable to solids
Melting Point not applicable to solids
Solubility in Water (by insoluble in water
weight)
pH essentially neutral
Kinematic Viscosity Not applicable
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability/Instability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Thermal Decomposition
Does not decompose.
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11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity
Ingestion
Single dose oral LD50 has not been determined.
Skin Absorption
The dermal LD50 has not been determined.
Repeated Dose Toxicity
For the component(s) tested: In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: Lung.
Repeated exposures to dusts of this material are not anticipated to result in systemic toxicity or
permanent lung injury; however, excessive exposures may cause less severe respiratory effects.
Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity
Lung fibrosis and tumors have been observed in rats exposed to titanium dioxide in two lifetime
inhalation studies. Effects are believed to be due to overloading of the normal respiratory clearance
mechanisms caused by the extreme study conditions. Workers exposed to titanium dioxide in the
workplace have not shown an unusual incidence of chronic respiratory disease or lung cancer.
Titanium dioxide was not carcinogenic in laboratory animals in lifetime feeding studies.
Carcinogenicity Classifications:
Component List Classification
Titanium dioxide IARC Possible human carcinogen.; 2B
Developmental Toxicity
For the component(s) tested: Did not cause birth defects or any other fetal effects in laboratory
animals.
Genetic Toxicology
For the component(s) tested: In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative in some cases and
positive in other cases. Animal genetic toxicity studies were negative.
12. Ecological Information
CHEMICAL FATE
Data for Component: Titanium dioxide
Movement & Partitioning
Partitioning from water to n-octanol is not applicable.
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation is not applicable.
Data for Component: Silica
Movement & Partitioning
Partitioning from water to n-octanol is not applicable.
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation is not applicable.
Data for Component: Sulfuric acid disodium salt
Movement & Partitioning
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than 100 or log Pow less than 3). Potential for
mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation is not applicable.
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Data for Component: Diammonium sulfate
Movement & Partitioning
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than 100 or log Pow less than 3). Potential for
mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
Henry's Law Constant (H): 3.28E-27 atm*m3/mole; 25 癈 Estimated
Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water (log Pow): 0.48 Estimated
Partition coefficient, soil organic carbon/water (Koc): 24 Estimated
ECOTOXICITY
Data for Component: Titanium dioxide
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), 96 h: 240 - 370 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
LC50, saltwater mysid Mysidopsis bahia, 96 h: 300 - 400 mg/l
Toxicity to Micro-organisms
EC50; bacteria: > 5,000 mg/l
Data for Component: Silica
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, zebra fish (Brachydanio rerio): 5,000 - 10,000 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
EC50, water flea Daphnia magna, immobilization: > 10,000 mg/l
Aquatic Plant Toxicity
EC50, green alga Selenastrum capricornutum, biomass growth inhibition: 440 mg/l
Data for Component: Sulfuric acid disodium salt
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus): 3,040 - 13,000 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
LC50, water flea Daphnia magna: 578 - 1,980 mg/l
Data for Component: Diammonium sulfate
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50/EC50 >100
mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Fish Acute & Prolonged Toxicity
LC50, fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): > 100 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrate Acute Toxicity
LC50, water flea Daphnia magna: 433 mg/l
13. Disposal Considerations
DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All
disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws and
regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and compliance with
applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. DOW HAS NO CONTROL OVER
THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING
OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE
PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION:
Composition Information. FOR UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options
include sending to a licensed, permitted: Incinerator or other thermal destruction device. Landfill. As
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a service to its customers, Dow can provide names of information resources to help identify waste
management companies and other facilities which recycle, reprocess or manage chemicals or plastics,
and that manage used drums. Telephone Dow's Customer Information Group at 1-800-258-2436 or 1-
989-832-1556 (U.S.), or 1-800-331-6451 (Canada) for further details.
14. Transport Information
DOT Non-Bulk
NOT REGULATED
DOT Bulk
NOT REGULATED
IMDG
NOT REGULATED
ICAO/IATA
NOT REGULATED
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational
requirements/information relating to this product. Additional transportation system information can be
obtained through an authorized sales or customer service representative. It is the responsibility of the
transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the
transportation of the material.
15. Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning
and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard No
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard Yes
Fire Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Hazardous
Substances List and/or Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List:
The following product components are cited in the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List and/or the
Pennsylvania Environmental Substance List, and are present at levels which require reporting.
Component CAS # Amount
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 >= 81.0 - <= 99.0 %
Silica 7631-86-9 >= 1.0 - <= 10.0 %
Calcium sulfate, anhydrous 7778-18-9 >= 0.1 - <= 18.0 %
Sulfuric acid disodium salt 7757-82-6 >= 0.1 - <= 30.0 %
Iron(III)oxide 1309-37-1 <= 1.0 %
Diammonium sulfate 7783-20-2 <= 10.0 %
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Pennsylvania (Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act): Pennsylvania Special Hazardous
Substances List:
To the best of our knowledge, this product does not contain chemicals at levels which require reporting
under this statute.
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute.
US. Toxic Substances Control Act
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements under 40 CFR 720.30
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
The components of this product are on the EINECS inventory or are exempt from inventory
requirements.
CEPA - Domestic Substances List (DSL)
All substances contained in this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or
are not required to be listed.
16. Other Information
Product Literature
Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling your Dow Chemical Company sales
or customer service contact. Ask for a product brochure.
Recommended Uses and Restrictions
Potable water treatment. Dow recommends that you use this product in a manner consistent with the
listed use. If your intended use is not consistent with Dow's stated use, please contact Dow's
Customer Information Group.
Revision
Identification Number: 1001080 / 1001 / Issue Date 07/20/2006 / Version: 4.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
N/A Not available
W/W Weight/Weight
OEL Occupational Exposure Limit
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TWA Time Weighted Average
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
DOW IHG Dow Industrial Hygiene Guideline
WEEL Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
HAZ_DES Hazard Designation
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consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the
data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The information herein is
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