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Does titanium dioxide meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Does titanium dioxide meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?


Does titanium dioxide meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Titanium dioxide meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic


Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Yes, titanium dioxide meet the criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.


Does titanium dioxide meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

An official classification for titanium dioxide has not been published in Commission Directives as of April 29, 2004.


What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

Not applicable.

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Document last updated on March 9, 2007


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