Praxair TDMAT [tetrakis-(dimethylamino)titanium(IV)]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! Water-reactive, corrosive, flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May cause liver, kidney, and heart damage. May burn skin, eyes, respiratory tract, and mucous membranes. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Reacts with water and moisture in the air. Rescue workers may require self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Odor: Unknown THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: None currently established (ACGIH, 2004). Copyright © 2005, Praxair Technology, Inc. EFFECTS OF A SINGLE (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE: INHALATION–Exposure to amine vapors above the 5 ppm TLV may irritate the respiratory tract causing sneezing, coughing, and a burning sensation in the throat. The larynx feels constricted, and the victim has difficulty breathing. Symptoms may include central nervous system (CNS) depression with headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dullness, blurred vision, ataxia (poor coordination), and unconsciousness. Higher concentrations may damage the liver, kidneys, and heart and cause tracheitis, bronchitis, and pneumonitis (inflammation of the windpipe, bronchial passages, and lungs) and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). SKIN CONTACT–Vapor may irritate the skin; liquid can cause burns. With prolonged or repeated exposure, harmful amounts may be absorbed through the skin. SWALLOWING–May cause CNS depression with dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dullness, fatigue, ataxia, and unconsciousness. EYE CONTACT–Liquid or vapor may cause mild to severe irritation with stinging sensation, redness, pain, blurred vision, and corneal inflammation (keratitis). Chemical burns can result in loss of vision. EFFECTS OF REPEATED (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged exposure of the skin may cause dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None known.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

OVEREXPOSURE The skin-irritating properties of tetrakis(diethylamino)titanium may aggravate an existing dermatitis. Respiratory irritation may aggravate an existing asthma or other upper respiratory or pulmonary disease. SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION: None known. CARCINOGENICITY: Tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium is not listed by NTP, OSHA, or IARC.