General Information
Revision date
1996-07-16
Product name
Titanium(IV) oxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Titanium dioxide
Emergency telephone
Europe
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes mild eye irritation. Skin: Causes mild skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts may cause pain, constipation or diarrhea. May cause ataxia (failure of muscular coordination), increased blood pressure, hallucinations, hypermotility, muscle contraction/spasticity, fatigue, psychosis, and tremors. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause blood changes. May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract and bronchi. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause lung irritation, chest pain, and pulmonary edema. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
