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Titanium carbide

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Sand or dry powder type agents specially designed for metal powder fires. Unsuitable: Do not use water. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Safety Phrase]

16 22
[Personal Protection]

Protective gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Wear dust mask.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not breathe dust.
[Appearance]

Dark gray to black powder.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

3067
[Boiling Point]

4300
[Density]

4.930 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Usage]

Used for cutting tool tips, dies and wear resistant coatings.
[Product Name]

Titanium carbide
[Synonyms]

Titanium monocarbide
Titanium(IV) carbide
[CAS]

"CASEN_12070-08-5.htm">12070-08-5
[Formula]

CTi
[Molecular Weight]

59.89
[EINECS]

235-120-4
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

13643 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, Acids, Bases.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Titanium/titanium oxides.