Titanium Powder
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Titanium Powder
Formula: Ti
Supplier: ESPI Metals
1050 Benson Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Telephone: 800-638-2581
Fax: 541-488-8313
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Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)
Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Flammable solids, category 1.
GHS Label Elements:
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statements: P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking, P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection, P370+P378 In case of fire: Use Class D dry chemical extinguishing agent for extinction.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: Titanium
CAS#: 7440-32-6
%: >99
EC#: 231-142-3
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use Class D dry powder extinguishing agent.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: The application of water to burning titanium can cause an explosion due to the evolution of hydrogen. Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source, is a potential dust explosion hazard. May release titanium oxide fume if involved in a fire.
Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Wear full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid dust formation. Use only non-sparking tools and natural bristle brushes. Do not push powder for long distances across the floor. Keep in small piles away from each other. Place in non-sparking or anti-static containers.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling: Mixing, blending, milling or grinding of dry powder should be performed only under argon or helium. Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Use non-sparking tools. Protect from sources of ignition. Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Store material tightly sealed in properly labeled containers, preferably under argon. Store away from heat and ignition sources. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: Titanium
OSHA/PEL: No exposure limit established
ACGIH/TLV: No exposure limit established
Engineering Controls: When working with finely divided powders, handle under argon in a controlled, enclosed environment. Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposures below occupational limits. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: Gray
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: N/A
Melting Point: 1660±10 oC
Boiling Point: 3287 oC
Flash Point: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Flammability: Flammable solid
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data
Vapor Density: N/A
Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 4.5 g/cc @ 20 oC
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No data
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Titanium powder is water-reactive at high temperatures (700 oC) releasing flammable hydrogen gas. Flammable in the form of dust when exposed to sparks or flame.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, flame. Dusting conditions.
Incompatible Materials: Acids, air, aluminum, halogens, interhalogens, oxygen, chlorinated solvents, carbon dioxide, oxidizing agents, bromine trifluoride, silver fluoride, sodium chlorate, halocarbons, metal oxides, moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Titanium oxide fume, hydrogen.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.
Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation if dusts or fumes are inhaled or swallowed. Fines/dusts may irritate skin and eyes.
Toxicological Effects: Titanium is generally considered to be physiologically inert.
Acute Toxicity: No data
Carcinogenicity: NTP: Not identified as carcinogenic IARC: Not identified as carcinogenic
To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No data
Persistence and Degradability: No data
Bioaccumulative Potential: No data
Mobility in Soil: No data
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Product: Reuse or recycle material whenever possible. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: UN2546
UN Proper Shipping Name: Titanium powder, dry
Transport Hazard Class: 4.2
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Warning: Spontaneously combustible
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Listed: All components are listed.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Flammable solids, category 1.
Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): Flammable solids.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Physical: 1
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Instability: 1
Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals
Revised/Reviewed: July 2015