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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION c <br />u- LI <br />Potential Health Effects <br />Prolonged or repeated skin contact to titanium dioxide powder may <br />cause drying and cracking of the skin in sensitive individuals. <br />Overexposure by inhalation of titanium dioxide may include mild <br />and temporary upper respiratory irritation with cough and <br />shortness of breath. Results of a DuPont epidemiology study <br />showed that employees who had been exposed to titanium dioxide <br />pigments were at no greater risk of developing lung cancer than <br />were employees who had not been exposed to titanium dioxide <br />pigments. No pulmonary fibrosis was found in any of the employees <br />and no associations were observed between titanium dioxide pigment <br />exposure and chronic respiratory disease or lung abnormalities. <br />Based on the results of this study, DuPont concludes that titanium <br />dioxide pigment will not cause lung cancer or chronic respiratory <br />disease in humans at concentrations experienced in the workplace. <br />Carcinogenicity Information <br />None of the components present in <br />equal to or greater than 0.1% are <br />as a carcinogen. <br />FIRST AID MEASURES <br />this material at concentrations <br />listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH <br />First Aid <br />INHALATION <br />If the product is allowed to dry and large amounts of <br />dust are inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, <br />give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, <br />give oxygen. Call a physician. <br />EYE CONTACT <br />In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of <br />water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. <br />SKIN CONTACT <br />The compound is not likely to be hazardous by skin <br />contact, but cleansing the skin after use is advisable. <br />INGESTION <br />No specific intervention is indicated as the compound is <br />not likely to be hazardous by ingestion. However, if <br />symptoms occur, consult a physician. <br />(Continued) <br />6200CR <br />Pana 9 <br />