SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Identification of the Tronox® Titanium Dioxide, All Grades
substance/preparation
Use of the White pigment for applications in coatings, inks, fibers, plastics, paper, glass, vitreous enamels,
substance/preparation and ceramics.
Version No. 01
Revision date 22-December-2009
Synonym(s) TRONOX® Titanium Dioxide 435, CR-470,CR-800, CR-800E, CR-813, CR-822, CR-826, CR-828,
CR-834, CR-880, 8300, 8400, 8670, R-KB-2, R-KB-3, R-KB-4, R-KB-5, R-KB-6, R-FD-I, R-PL-1,
R-U-2, R-U-5, T-R, TR-HP-2, A-DW-1, A-K-1, 8700, R-FK-2, R-FK-3, 820, 8120.
CAS No. 13463-67-7
Product code 77891, Pigment White #6
SDS Number B-5017
Manufacturer/Supplier Tronox Pigments (Holland) BV
Prof. Gerbrandyweg 2
3197KK Rotterdam-Botlek
The Netherlands
[email protected]
+31 181 246600
Emergency: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Physical hazards Not classified as a physical hazard.
Health hazards Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects.
Environmental hazards Not classified as an environmental hazard.
Specific hazards Dusts or powder may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Frequent inhalation of fume/dust
over a long period of time may increase the risk of developing lung diseases although
epidemiological studies among titanium dioxide workers could not demonstrate this.
Main symptoms Upper respiratory tract irritation. Coughing. Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Skin
irritation.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS No. Percent EC-No. Classification
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 86 - 97 236-675-5

Silicon dioxide 7631-86-9 10 - 20 231-545-4

Aluminium hydroxide 21645-51-2 0 - 10 244-492-7

Zirconium oxide 1314-23-4 0-2 215-227-2

Composition comments Components listed make up an inseparable chemically reacted pigment.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Skin contact Flush skin thoroughly with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye contact Immediately rinse eyes with water. Remove any contact lenses, and continue flushing eyes with
running water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart to ensure rinsing of the entire surface of
the eye and lids with water. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control centre. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If ingestion of a large amount does occur, call
a poison control centre immediately.
General advice Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.
Notes to physician Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
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Extinguishing media which No restrictions known.
must not be used for safety
reasons
Unusual fire & explosion This product is not flammable.
hazards
Specific hazards None known.
Fire fighting Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.
equipment/instructions Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in
the workplace.
Specific methods In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray. Move container from fire area if it can be done
without risk.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Containment procedures Collect and dispose of spillage as indicated in Section 13. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer,
basements or confined areas.
Personal precautions Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Wear appropriate protective equipment
and clothing during clean-up. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be
contained.
Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not contaminate water.
Methods for cleaning up Avoid dust formation. Collect powder using special dust vacuum cleaner with particle filter or
carefully sweep into closed container. For waste disposal, see Section 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Use
Personal Protective Equipment recommended in section 8 of the MSDS. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Storage Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place. Store in a closed container away
from incompatible materials.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit values
France
Components Type Value
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7) VME 10 mg/m3

Germany
Components Type Value Form
Aluminium hydroxide (21645-51-2) AGW 10 mg/m3 Inhalable dust.
3 mg/m3 Respirable dust.
Silicon dioxide (7631-86-9) AGW 4 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction.
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7) AGW 10 mg/m3 Inhalable dust.
3 mg/m3 Respirable dust.
Zirconium oxide (1314-23-4) AGW 1 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction.

Italy
Components Type Value Form
Aluminium hydroxide (21645-51-2) TWA 1 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7) TWA 10 mg/m3
Zirconium oxide (1314-23-4) STEL 10 mg/m3
TWA 5 mg/m3

Portugal
Components Type Value
Silicon dioxide (7631-86-9) TWA 10 mg/m3
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7) TWA 10 mg/m3
Zirconium oxide (1314-23-4) STEL 10 mg/m3
TWA 5 mg/m3

Spain
Components Type Value
Silicon dioxide (7631-86-9) TWA 10 mg/m3
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7) TWA 10 mg/m3
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 Components Type Value
Zirconium oxide (1314-23-4) STEL 10 mg/m3
TWA 5 mg/m3

United Kingdom
Components Type Value Form
Silicon dioxide (7631-86-9) TWA 6 mg/m3 Inhalable dust.
2,4 mg/m3 Respirable dust.
Titanium dioxide (13463-67-7) TWA 10 mg/m3 Inhalable
4 mg/m3 Respirable.
Zirconium oxide (1314-23-4) STEL 10 mg/m3
TWA 5 mg/m3

Exposure controls Ventilate as needed to control airborne dust. Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational
Exposure Limits and minimise the risk of inhalation of dust.
Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation or risk of inhalation of dust, use suitable respiratory equipment
with particle filter (type P2). Seek advice from local supervisor.
Hand protection Risk of contact: Wear suitable gloves. Nitrile gloves are recommended. Suitable gloves can be
recommended by the glove supplier.
Eye protection Wear dust-resistant safety goggles where there is danger of eye contact.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.
General Personal protective equipment should be chosen according to the CEN standards and in
discussion with the supplier of the personal protective equipment.
Hygiene measures Do not breathe dust. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after
handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing
and protective equipment to remove contaminants.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance White powder.
Physical state Solid
Form Powder.
Colour White.
Odour Odourless.
Odour threshold Not available.
pH 5 - 8.5 (10% slurry)
Boiling point 2500 - 3000 °C (4532 - 5432 °F)
Flash point Not available.
Flammability Not available.
Flammability limits in air, upper, Not available.
% by volume
Flammability limits in air, lower, Not available.
% by volume
Vapour pressure Not available.
Relative density Not available.
Solubility (water) Insoluble
Partition coefficient Not available.
(n-octanol/water)
Viscosity Not available.
Vapour density Not available.
Evaporation rate Not available.
Melting point 1830 - 1850 °C (3326 - 3362 °F)
Freezing point Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature Not available.
Bulk density 600 kg/m³ Approx. (@ 20°C)

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid Avoid dust formation.
Hazardous decomposition No hazardous decomposition products are known.
products
Stability Material is stable under normal conditions.
Materials to avoid None known.
Hazardous polymerisation Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological data
Components Test results
Aluminium hydroxide (21645-51-2) Acute Oral LD50 Rat: > 5000 mg/kg

Routes of exposure Inhalation. Eye contact. Skin contact.

Chronic toxicity Frequent inhalation of dust over a long period of time may increase the risk of developing chronic
lung diseases and skin irritation.
Sensitisation Not a skin sensitiser.
Carcinogenicity Suspected of causing cancer. IARC has classified TIO2 as 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans.
However, the only evidence of carcinogenicity is in rodents exposed to very high concentrations.
Two major epidemiology studies among titanium dioxide workers in the US and in EUROPE could
not demonstrate an elevated lung cancer risk.

Boffetta et. al. Mortality among workers employed in the titanium dioxide production industry in
Europe. Cancer Causes Control. 2004 Sep;15(7):697-706.
Fryzek et. al. A cohort mortality study among titanium dioxide manufacturing workers in the
United States. J Occup Environ Med. 2003 Apr;45(4):400-9.
IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. IARC Monographs,
Volume 93 (Summary)
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
Silicon dioxide (CAS 7631-86-9) 3 Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
Titanium dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are
mutagenic or genotoxic.
Teratogenicity Not available.
Reproductivity Contains no ingredient listed as toxic to reproduction
Epidemiology Not available.
Neurotoxicity Not available.
Local effects Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes.
Further information No other specific acute or chronic health impact noted.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment.
Environmental effects An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
Persistence and degradability The degradability of the product has not been stated.
Bioaccumulation Bioaccumulation is unlikely to be significant because of the low water solubility of this product.
Mobility The product is insoluble in water and will sediment in water systems.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal instructions Disposal recommendations are based on material as supplied. Disposal must be in accordance
with current applicable laws and regulations, and material characteristics at time of disposal.
Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Do not
allow this material to drain into sewers/water supplies.
Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
products
Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.
EU wastecodes 06 11 99

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
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IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulatory information The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national
laws. This Safety Data Sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Inventory status
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Yes
Substances (EINECS)
Europe European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No
*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
Recommended use White pigment for applications in coatings, inks, fibers, plastics, paper, glass, vitreous enamels,
and ceramics.
Further information Nanoparticle Statement- The average primary particle size of this product is larger than the
nanoparticle size range as described by ISO/TC 229 and should not be considered as
manufactured nanoparticles or nanomaterials. As with other particulate materials there will be a
distribution of particle sizes around the average and a small portion of these may be covered by
the nanoparticle definition. In this product, the primary particle size is in the 200-300 nm range.
However, the primary particle size does not represent the size of particles in this product as
supplied since these tend to aggregate or agglomerate into larger particles.
Bibliography HSDB® - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
Disclaimer The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently
available.
Issue date 22-December-2009

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