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[Fire Fighting]

Use extinguishing media most appropriate for surrounding fire. No special precautions necessary when fighting fires involving this product.
[Ingestion]

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
[Inhalation]

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
[Skin]

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
[Inhalation]

This material is a dust or may produce dust.
[Skin]

Can cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin, and other skin damage.
[Eyes]

Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
[Ingestion]

Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
[Personal Protection]

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
[Respirators]

If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see exposure guidelines), a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators (negative pressure type) under specified conditions.
[Exposure Effects]

Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) irritation (nose, throat, airways).
[Appearance]

Light blue crystalline powder.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

1855
[Vapor Pressure]

3100 (1727 C)
[Density]

4.197 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

612.3 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Pigment.
[Refractive Index]

2.5837
[Product Name]

Titanium dioxide
[Synonyms]

Dioxotitanium
Titania
Titanium dioxide
[CAS]

"CASEN_1317-80-2.htm">1317-80-2
[Formula]

O2Ti
[Molecular Weight]

79.88
[EINECS]

215-282-2
[RTECS]

VM2940000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

19206 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material.
[Incompatibilities]

None in normal or expeced use.
[Stability]

Stable.
[Decomposition]

None in normal or expeced use.