Titanium(IV) oxide ≥98 %, extra pure, anatas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) This substance does not meet the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation No 1272/2008/EC. Remarks If the substance is to be placed on the market as fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and as- pect ratio ≥ 3:1) or particles of the substance fulfilling the WHO fibre criteria or as particles with modi- fied surface chemistry, their hazardous properties must be evaluated in accordance with Title II of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, to assess whether a higher category (Carc. 1B or 1A) and/or additional routes of exposure (oral or dermal) should be applied.It has been observed that the carcinogenic haz- ard of this substance arises when respirable dust is inhaled in quantities leading to significant impair- ment of particle clearance mechanisms in the lung.Classification as a carcinogen by inhalation: Mix- tures in powder form containing 1 % or more of titanium dioxide which is in the form of or incorpor- ated in particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤10 μm.