Are there any conditions to avoid when using titanium dioxide?
Avoid the generation of titanium dioxide dust. Does titanium dioxide have an odour threshold (at what level can I smell it)? Titanium dioxide is odourless. Is the odour of titanium dioxide reliable as a warning property? There are no warning properties for titanium dioxide. How can I work with titanium dioxide safely? Titanium dioxide is a POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. Before handling, it is very important that engineering controls are operating and that protective equipment requirements are being followed. People working with this chemical should be properly trained regarding its hazards and its safe use. Maintenance and emergency personnel should be advised of potential hazards. When working with fine or ultrafine powders, immediately report leaks, spills or ventilation failures. Consider using closed handling systems or wet processes for large-scale operations involving fine or ultrafine powders. Avoid generating dusts. Prevent the release of dusts into the workplace air. Use in the small
