Titanium dioxide
Synonyms & Trade Names
Rutile, Titanium oxide, Titanium peroxidePhysical Description
White, odorless powder.Molecular Weight
79.9Boiling Point
4532-5432°FMelting Point
3326-3362°FSolubility
InsolubleVapor Pressure
0 mmHg (approx)Ionization Potential
NASpecific Gravity
4.26Flash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NA
Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reportedExposure Routes
inhalationSymptoms
Lung fibrosis; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
respiratory systemCancer Site
[in animals: lung tumors]Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:No recommendation
Eyes:No recommendation
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:No recommendation
Change:Daily
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division