NIOSH lists lung fibrosis and potential occupational carcinogenicity for titanium dioxide, identifies the respiratory system as the target organ, and notes lung tumors in animals.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Titanium dioxide ↗Dust entry
Titanium dioxide dust
White, odorless titanium dioxide powder covered by the NIOSH Pocket Guide.
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 fibrosispotential occupational cancer risklung tumors in animal studies
Evidence
Controls
- dust containment
- local exhaust ventilation
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection