NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Titanium dioxide TiO2 13463-67-7 XR2275000 Ca [5000 mg/m3]. Physical description: White, odorless powder. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 79.9 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 4532-5432°F Skin: N.R. NIOSH Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. ¥: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. Escape: 100F/ScbaE IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr: 4.26 Change: Daily VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗Dust entry
Titanium dioxide TiO2 13463-67-7 XR2275000 Ca [5000 mg/m3]
White, odorless powder. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 79.9 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 4532-5432°F Skin: N.R. NIOSH Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. ¥: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. Escape: 100F/ScbaE IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr: 4.26 Change: Daily VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
Lung fib; [carc]Target organs: Resp sys [in animals: lung tumors]
Evidence
Controls
- follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
- use exposure monitoring
- use engineering and work-practice controls
- use appropriate respiratory protection