MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I.  PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer/Supplier:

ESPI Metals

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Product Name:    Titanium

Formula:             Ti

CAS Number:       7440-32-6

II.  HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Component:      Titanium        Titanium Powder

Percent (%):                       0-100            0-100

OSHA/PEL:                           N/E              15 mg/m³ (total dust); 5 mg/m³(resp. dust)

ACGIH/TLV:                          N/E             10 mg/m³ (total dust) 

HMIS Ratings (Solid):

Health:                             1

Flammability:                  0

Reactivity:                       0

HMIS Ratings (Powder):

Health:                            1

Flammability:                 4

Reactivity:                      1

III.  PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point:                  3,287 ^oC

Melting Point:                 1,668 ^oC 

Specific Gravity:             4.507

Vapor Pressure:             Essentially 0

Solubility in H₂O:            Insoluble

Appearance and Odor:   Dark grey powder or silver-grey metal, no odor.

IV.  FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point (Method used):  460 ^oC for -100 mesh

Flammable Limits:  Upper:  N/A       Lower:  N/A

Autoignition Temperature:  1200 ^oC for solid metal in air, 480 ^oC for very fine particles in cloud form.

Extinguishing Media:  Flammable solid in powdered form .  If involved in fire, do not use water, carbon dioxide or halogenated extinguishers.  Use dry powder extinguishing agents, dry sand or dry ground dolomite.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Fire may reignite after having been extinguished.  Use normal firefighting procedures which include wearing NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing; hats, boots and gloves.  If without risk, remove material from fire area.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:  May burn in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide, nitrogen or air.  May react violently with BrF₃, CuO, PbO, (Ni + KClO₃), metal oxosalts, halocarbons, halogens, CO₂ metal carbonates, Al water, AgF, O₂, nitryl fluoride, HNO₃, KClO₃, KMnO₄, steam at 704 ^oF, trichloroethylene, trichlorotri-fluoroethane.  Titanium, in the absence of moisture, burns slowly, but evolves much heat.

V.   HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Effects of Exposure:

Titanium is generally considered to be physiologically inert.  There are no reported cases in the literature where titanium as such has caused human intoxication.  The dusts of titanium or most titanium compounds such as titanium oxide may be placed in the nuisance category.

Acute Effects:

Inhalation:  Prolonged inhalation may cause mild irritation to the lungs and respiratory tract.

Ingestion:  Relatively non-toxic, poorly absorbed from the alimentary tract.

Skin:  May cause abrasive irritation. 

Eyes:  Dust or powder may cause irritation.

Chronic Effects:  None known

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:  Any preexisting respiratory problems.

Target Organs:  Mucous membranes 

Routes of Entry:  Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes.

Carcinogenicity:  NTP:  No           IARC:  No             OSHA:  No            EPA:  No

Other:  Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data.  Experimental reproductive effects.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

INHALATION:  Remove from exposure, restore and/or support breathing as needed.  Seek immediate medical attention.

INGESTION:  Call poison control center.  Never give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing.  A professional decision about whether or not to induce vomiting is required.  Seek medical attention. 

SKIN:  Wash thoroughly with soap and water.  Remove and properly dispose or launder contaminated clothing before wearing it again.  Clean material from shoes and equipment.  Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

EYE:  Immediately flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Call a physician.

VI.  REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:  Stable

Conditions to Avoid:  Heat, flame, other sources of ignition, moisture.  Massive titanium is stable at ordinary temperatures.  Titanium is ignitable and may explode if in a finely divided form.

Incompatibility (Material to Avoid):  Air, aluminum, bromine trifluoride, carbon black, carbon dioxide, metal carbonates, nitrogen, halocarbons, halogens, metal oxides, metal oxosalts, nitric acid, nitryl fluoride, oxidants, oxygen, silver fluoride, steam, acids.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Titanium oxides. 

Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur

Other:  Titanium metal can burn in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide, nitrogen or air.  Water applied to hot titanium may evolve hydrogen, causing an explosion.

VII.  SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:  For powder spills: wearing full protective equipment, remove all sources of ignition.  Do not use compressed air to clean spill.  Use non-sparking tools to clean up.  Do not push powder long distances across the floor.  Keep in small piles away from each other.  Place collected material into non-sparking or anti-static containers (the use of plastic bags is not recommended), due to potential for static electricity buildup inside plastic bags).  Label containers with proper identification as ‘Flammable Solid’.

Waste Disposal Method:  In accordance with Local, State and Federal waste disposal regulations.

VIII.  SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection:  NIOSH approved dust respirator when exposures are expected to be dusty or exceed the prescribed limits in Sec. II (on page 1).  Follow the respirator requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134.

Ventilation:  Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.  Handle in a controlled environment.  Handle in an inert gas such as argon.

Protective Gloves:  Rubber  gloves 

Eye Protection:  Safety glasses with side shields, or goggles when potential exposure exists.

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:  Lab coat and apron, flame and chemical resistant coveralls, eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench shower and hygienic facilities for washing.

IX.  SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage:  Mixing, blending, milling or grinding of dry powder should be performed only under argon or helium.  Keep powder away from open flames and other sources of ignition.  Try to maintain humidity above 50% to prevent electrostatic buildup.  Maintain a supply of ‘coarse’ (rock type) salt and/or ‘Class D’ (FOR METAL FIRES) fire extinguisher located near processing and storage areas.  No smoking in area.  Use non-sparking metal tools and equipment.  Keep work areas clean and free of waste.  Keep container tightly closed.  Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.  Wash thoroughly after use.

Other Precautions:  Contact lenses may pose a hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and concentrate them.  Practice good personal hygiene.  Avoid transfer of material from hands to mouth while eating, drinking or smoking.

RCRA Code:  None

TSCA Registered:  Yes

DOT Regulations:

Powder:

         Hazard Class:                  4.2

         Identification Number:   UN2546

         Packing Group:               III

         Proper Shipping Name:  Titanium powder, dry

Sponge:

         Hazard Class:                  4.1

         Identification Number:   UN2878

         Packing Group:                III

         Proper Shipping Name:   Titanium sponge granules or powder

Sheet, foil, rod, wire:

         Hazard Class:                  None

The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide.  ESPI shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

Issued by:             S. Dierks

Date:                    November 2005