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titanium dioxide [in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm]

Identification

Name:
titanium dioxide [in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm]
Name (English):
titanium dioxide [in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm]
CAS:
13463-67-7
EC/EINECS:
236-675-5
Molecular Formula:
O2Ti
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0338
Uses:
paint

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H351 : Suspected of causing cancer

    Carc. (Cat. 2) : Carcinogenicity

Specific health risks

Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

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According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 2B
IARC Volume
47, 93; 2010
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

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Carcinogens and mutagens (Regulation 1272/2008) ?

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Year
2018
Member State
France
Initial grounds for concern
Carcinogenic; Suspected Mutagenic; Other hazard based concern
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