TSI MSDS 10086A REV B                                     Effective Date: 2/16/2006

( Titanium Dioxide Rotile (1 Lb) )









                                           Material Safety Data Sheet





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Section 1.                           CHEMICAL PRODUCT SECTION



Product Name:       Titanium oxide, titanium dioxide, titanic anhydride, titanic acid anhydride, titanic oxide, titania.



CHEMICAL FAMILY: Metal oxide



Product Number:           10086A





Section 2.                INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS



HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (CHEMICAL NAME)

                Titanium oxide

NAME:

                13463-67-7                                                                         0.0 -100.0 %

CAS #:                               PERCENTAGE:

                XR2275000

RTECS #:

                15 mg/m3 total dust                                                                10 mg/m3

OSHA PEL:                            ACGIH TLV:

SEC.302 (EHS):  No                   SEC.304 RQ:                                                   No

SEC.313:        No









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Section 3.                   HAZARD IDENTIFICATION



ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation? Yes , Skin? No , Eyes? No , Ingestion? No, Other: N

HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)

TITANIUM COMPOUNDS: There are no reported cases in the literature where titanium as

such has caused human intoxication. The dusts of titanium or most titanium compounds

may be placed in the nuisence category. (Sax, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials,

eighth edition)



INHALATION:

Acute: Dust may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract and mucous membranes.

Chronic: May cause slight lesions in the lungs, lung fibrosis, bronchitis and emphysema.



INGESTION:

Acute: No acute health effects recorded.

Chronic: No chronic health effects recorded.



SKIN: Acute: May cause skin irritation.

Chronic: No chronic health effects recorded.



EYE:

Acute: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause irritation.

Chronic: No chronic health effects recorded.



TARGET ORGANS: No target organ effects recorded.



CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? No , IARC Monographs? No , OSHA Regulated? No

CARCINOGENICITY/OTHER INFORMATION

Questionable carcinogen with experimental carciongenic, neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic

data.



orl-rat LD50: >7,500 mg/kg

Human Stadard Draize Test Dose: 300 ug/3D-I; Reaction: mild

Mutagenic: Mouse Micronucleus Test; route: Intraperitoneal; Dose: 3gm/kg3D-C. Hamster

DNA Inhihibition; Cell Type: lung: Dose: 500 mg/L

Tumorigenic: Tat Route: Inhalation; Dose: 250 mg/m3/6H/2Y-I; Toxic Effects:

Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECs Criteria; Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - Tumors

Rat Route: Inhalation; Dose: 10 mg/m3/18H/2Y-I; toxic Effects: Tumorigenic -

Carcinogenic by RTECs criteria; Lungs Thorax, or Respiration - Tumors.

RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: See "Section II"

LD 50/LC 50: See "Carcinogenicity/Other Information"

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE

INHALATION: May cause a red, dry throat and coughing.



INGESTION: No acute or chronic health effects recorded.





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SKIN: May cause redness, burning, and itching.



EYE: May cause redness, burning, itching and watering.



MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

Pre-existing respiratory disorders.



Section 4.                    FIRST AID MEASURES



       EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

       INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air; keep warm and quiet; give oxygen if

       breathing is difficult and seek medical attention.



       INGESTION: Give 1-2 glasses of milk or water and induce vomiting; seek

       medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an

       unconscious person.



       SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing; brush material off skin; wash affected area

       with mild soap and water; seek medical attention if symptoms persist.



       EYE: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, lifting upper and lower eyelids, for at least

       15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist





Section 5.                    FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



FLASH PT: N.A. METHOD USED: No data.

EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL: NA UEL: NA

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

USE: Not applicable. Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type

of fire.



SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

Firefighters must wear full face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective

clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Fumes from fire are hazardous. Isolate

runoff to prevent environmental pollution.



UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

May have a violent or incandescent reaction with metals at high temperatures.



Section 6.                    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED

Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section VIII-control

measures. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high

efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for proper





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disposal. Take care not to raise dust. .





Section 7.                         HANDLING AND STORAGE



HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION:

Store in cool, dry area   Store in tightly sealed container

Store away from oxidizers Wash thoroughly after handling

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING

None



PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING

None

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

None





Section 8.                EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION



PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUMMARY - HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION:

NIOSH approved respirator       Impervious gloves Safety glasses

Clothes to prevent skin contact

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY TYPE)

NIOSH approved respirator



VENTILATION

Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control any air contaminants to within their

PELs or TLVs during the use of this product.

Good general ventilation is recommended.



EYE PROTECTION

Safety glasses



PROTECTIVE GLOVES

Rubber gloves



OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Clothes to prevent skin contact



WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain concentration of

exposure at low levels. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use

tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating and smoking. Do not blow

dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.









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Section 9.                    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



PHYSICAL STATES:                                 [ ] Gas , [ ] Liquid , [ X ] Solid

BOILING POINT:                                   2500.00 C (4532.0 F) to 3000.00 C (5432.0 F)

MELTING POINT:                                   1830.00 C (3326.0 F) to 1860.00 C (3380.0 F)

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1):                    4.26

DENSITY:                                         4.26 g/mL

VAPOR PRESSURE (VS. AIR OR MM HG):               No data.

VAPOR DENSITY (VS. AIR = 1):                     No data.

EVAPORATION RATE (VS BUTYL ACETATE=1):           No data.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:                             insoluble

PERCENT VOLATILE:                                N.A.

PH:                                              7.5

APPEARANCE AND ODOR

White powder, no odor.





Section 10.                   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



STABILITY: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ]

CONDITIONS TO AVOID - INSTABILITY

None



INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID

Strong acids, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS

None recorded



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ]

CONDITIONS TO AVOID - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

None



Section 11.                   TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION



       No information



Section 12.                   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



       No information



Section 13.                   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD

Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.







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Section 14.                  TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION



DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME

Not Hazardous



Section 15.                  REGULATORY INFORMATION



Sections 16.                 OTHER INFORMATION



SUPERCEDES REVISION 06/05/2002

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits



Maximum Exposure Limit: NE

Occupational Exposure Standard: 10 mg/m3 Total Inhalable Dust

5 mg/m3 Respirable Dust





HMIS HAZARD                  OTHER HAZARD

RATINGS:                     RATINGS:                   Minimal: 0

                                                      1 Slight: 1

                         1 Health:

Health:

                                                        Moderate: 2

                         0 Flammability:              0

Flammability:

                                                        Serious: 3

                         0 Reactivity:                0 Extreme: 4

Reactivity:

Protection:               E Special Hazard:           E

DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME

Not Hazardous







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