Superiority:

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to the UN GHS revision 10

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: July 15, 2019

Revision Date: July 15, 2019

SECTION 1: Identification

1.1GHS Product identifier

Product name	Rutile (TiO2)

1.2Other means of identification

Product number	-
Other names	Rutile (TiO2); Titanium(IV) oxide; Titanium dioxide

1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses	Industrial and scientific research use.
Uses advised against	no data available

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)	No symbol.
Signal word	No signal word
Hazard statement(s)	none
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	none
Response	none
Storage	none
Disposal	none

2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1Substances

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number	Concentration
Rutile (TiO2)	Rutile (TiO2)	1317-80-2	215-282-2	100%

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures

If inhaled

Fresh air, rest.

Following skin contact

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

Following eye contact

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Following ingestion

Rinse mouth.

4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Exposure Routes: inhalation Symptoms: Lung fibrosis; [potential occupational carcinogen] Target Organs: respiratory system (NIOSH, 2016)

4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Move the affected person from the hazardous exposure. If the exposed person has been overcome, notify someone else and put into effect the established emergency rescue procedures. Do not become a casualty. Understand the facility's emergency rescue procedures and know the locations of rescue equipment before the need arises.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1Suitable extinguishing media

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Literature sources indicate that this chemical is noncombustible. (NTP, 1992)

5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

6.2Environmental precautions

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.

6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

Component	Rutile (TiO2)
CAS No.	1317-80-2
	NIOSH considers titanium dioxide to be a potential occupational carcinogen. NIOSH usually recommends that occupational exposures to carcinogens be limited to the lowest feasible concentration.

 

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2Appropriate engineering controls

Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).

Skin protection

Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.

Thermal hazards

no data available

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics

Physical state	PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Odorless white powder. Tasteless. pH 7.5. Occurs in three crystalline forms. (NTP, 1992)
Colour	White, tetragonal crystals
Odour	Odorless
Melting point/freezing point	1830-3000°C
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	2500°C
Flammability	Noncombustible Solid
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit	no data available
Flash point	2500-3000°C
Auto-ignition temperature	no data available
Decomposition temperature	no data available
pH	SUSPENSION IN WATER (1 IN 10) IS NEUTRAL TO LITMUS
Kinematic viscosity	no data available
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water	no data available
Vapour pressure	0 mm Hg at 68° F Essentially (NTP, 1992)
Density and/or relative density	0.06?0.10g/mL
Relative vapour density	no data available
Particle characteristics	no data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1Reactivity

5000 mg/cu m; NIOSH considers titanium dioxide to be a potential occupational carcinogen.

10.2Chemical stability

no data available

10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions

NoncombustibleTITANIUM DIOXIDE is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong acids. Violent or incandescent reactions may occur with metals (e.g. aluminum, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc and lithium). (NTP, 1992).

10.4Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5Incompatible materials

The reaction of lithium and titanium dioxide occurs around 200 deg C with a flash of light; the temperature can reach 900 deg C.

10.6Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LD50 Rat oral > 10,000 mg/kg body weight
• Inhalation: no data available
• Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

Cancer in humans: There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of titanium dioxide. Cancer in experimental animals: There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of titanium dioxide. Overall evaluation: Titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1Toxicity

• Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Danio rerio (Zebra danio) age <24 hr juvenile wild type; Conditions: freshwater, renewal, pH 8.2, hardness 142 mg/L, dissolved oxygen 8.5-8.9 mg/L; Concentration: >10000 ug/L for 48 hr />99% purity
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea) age < or =24 hr neonate; Conditions: freshwater, static, 20-21 deg C, pH 7.1-8.7, dissolved oxygen > or =3 mg/L; Concentration: >100000 ug/L for 48 hr; Effect: intoxication, immobilization /99.4% purity
• Toxicity to algae: EC50; Species: Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (Green algae) exponential growth phase; Conditions: freshwater, static, 24 deg C; Concentration: 35900 ug/L for 72 hr (95% confidence interval: 31400-41700 ug/L); Effect: increased growth rate /100% purity
• Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5Other adverse effects

no data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1UN Number

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.2UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.3Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.4Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)

14.5Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: No

IMDG: No

IATA: No

14.6Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments

no data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number
Rutile (TiO2)	Rutile (TiO2)	1317-80-2	215-282-2
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)			Listed.
EC Inventory			Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory			Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015			Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)			Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)			Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory			Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)			Listed.
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL)			Listed.

SECTION 16: Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date	July 15, 2019
Revision Date	July 15, 2019

Abbreviations and acronyms

• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
• ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
• IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
• IATA: International Air Transportation Association
• TWA: Time Weighted Average
• STEL: Short term exposure limit
• LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
• LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
• EC50: Effective Concentration 50

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