Issue of October 2022
Product name: Unalloyed titanium grades.
Corrosion-resistant, high strength and creep resistant grades in semi-finished products, bar, and tube.
The products are used extensively in varying applications, especially where stainless steels or other materials have insufficient corrosion resistance.
Manufacturer, supplier:
Alleima AB including any of its producing subsidiaries.
Address main office:
Alleima AB
S-811 81 SANDVIKEN
Sweden
Tel: +46 26 426 00 00
Website: www.alleima.com
Contact: ehs.miljoskydd@alleima.com
In case of emergency, contact your local authority advisor.
Not classified.
No signal word or hazard statement.
There are no hazards of concern for man or the environment from titanium or titanium alloy in the forms supplied.
Dust and fume may be generated during processing e.g. in welding, cutting and grinding. If airborne concentrations of dust and fume are excessive, inhalation over long periods may affect workers' health, primarily of the lungs.
Element | CAS number |
EINECS number |
Concentration, wt-% | Classification |
Titanium | 7440-32-6 | 241-036-9 | >99 | Not classified |
Table 1 Composition and classification according to EC 1272/2008 regulation.
There are no specific first aid measures developed for unalloyed titanium grades in massive form. Medical attention should be sought in case of an excessive inhalation of dust, a physical injury to the skin or to the eyes.
No relevant information has been identified.
No relevant information has been identified.
Unalloyed titanium grades in massive form are not combustible but material in the form of small chips, fine turnings or dust can self-ignite in moist air.
If possible; allow fire to burn out. Fire can be controlled by covering with powder from type D fire extinguisher, sand, or dry table salt. Carbon dioxide is not effective. Water applied to burning titanium may cause an explosion.
Care should be taken to avoid exposing small chips, fine turnings and process dust (e.g. from grinding and blasting operations) to air and fire (auto-ignition temperature 250°C/480°F for powders).
Dry titanium burns slowly while releasing much heat. Piled chips may burn vigorously.
Not applicable for the product in massive form.
For fines and dust; wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Not applicable for the product in massive form.
For fines and dust; do not allow to be released to the environment.
Not applicable for the product in massive form.
For fines and dust; clean spills in a manner that not disperse dust into the air. Sweep or scoop up. Place in an appropriate container for further handling and disposal.
None.
There are no special technical measures involved for handling unalloyed titanium grades in massive form. Normal precautions should be taken to avoid physical injury from coiled or bundled products, possibly with sharp edges.
Machining operations require the use of cutting fluids to reduce the temperature of waste material which might ignite without coolant.
The product is stable in storage. However, it should be kept in mind that the products may display sharp edges and a sufficiently robust place capable of carrying the significant weight of the products should be used for storage.
None identified.
There are no occupational exposure limits for titanium.
In the processing of all metallic materials, exposure to fume and dust must be kept below any legally imposed limits.
Dust and fume may be generated in use, e.g. by cutting, grinding and welding processes, which may contain materials subject to exposure limits. To ensure these limits are not exceeded, adequate general or local ventilation or fume extraction should be provided.
In accordance with European and national health and safety regulations, it is necessary to assess the need for personal protection equipment and appropriate approved respiratory protection should be provided for those workers at risk of inhalation. Suitable hand and eye protection should be worn where there is a risk of laceration, flying particles, welding heat radiation or contact with oils during processing.
The process of welding should only be performed by trained workers with the personal protective equipment in accordance with the laws of each member state relating to safety.
Emissions from ventilation or equipment in the workplace should be controlled to assure that environmental legislation is fulfilled.
Appearance: Solid; metallic, silver to gray
Odour: Odorless
Water solubility: Insoluble
Melting: 1941 K (1668°C, 3030°F)
Density: 4.5 g/cm3
Thermal conductivity at 20°C, 6-16 W/(m K), depending on specific grade.
Unalloyed titanium grades in massive form are stable and non-reactive under normal ambient atmospheric conditions. Fines shall be kept away from open flame and heat.
Unalloyed titanium grades in massive form are stable and non-reactive under normal ambient atmospheric conditions.
Metallic or metal oxide fumes and dust may be produced during welding, grinding or cutting operations.
Avoid creating or accumulating fines or dust.
Fines may react in contact with oxygen, acids and strong oxidizing agents releasing gaseous acid decomposition products, e.g. hydrogen, oxides of nitrogen.
See section 10.3. and 10.5.
Unalloyed titanium grades are not acutely toxic.
The exposure route of concern is inhalation. These titanium grade products are, in massive form, not capable of being inhaled.
Titanium and unalloyed titanium grades are not corrosive to skin.
Unalloyed titanium grades are not corrosive to skin.
Unalloyed titanium grades have no specified effect for dermal, inhalation or oral exposure. During mechanical working, flame cutting or welding, dust, or fumes may be formed. Inhalation of excessive airborne particles may have long term health effects, primarily affecting the lungs.
Unalloyed titanium grades are not classified as carcinogenic.
Unalloyed titanium grades are not classified as mutagenic.
Unalloyed titanium grades are not toxic for reproduction.
No data.
No data.
No data.
Not soluble in water.
Not relevant.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits. No further relevant information available.
Surplus and scrap (waste) titanium and titanium alloy is a valuable commodity and in demand to produce prime titanium alloys. Recycling routes are well-established, and recycling is therefore the preferred disposal route. Disposal to landfill is not harmful to the environment but is a waste of resources and therefore less desirable than recycling. Due to the fire hazards of fines and dust, these shall be properly collected and placed in an appropriate container for further handling and disposal.
UN numbers 1352, 2546 and 2878 are valid for land, railway, inland waterway, marine and air transport.
None.
No chemical safety assessment has been published.
The titanium products per section 1 in this SIS, conform to requirements, regulations or guidance given in:
-Reach regulation – EC 1907/2006
-Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation EC 1272/2008.
The information given in this safety information sheet is based on the present level of our knowledge and experience. The data sheet describes the products with respect to safety requirements. The data given is not intended as a confirmation of product properties and does not constitute a legal contractual relationship, nor should it be used as the basis for ordering these products.
*Previous designation: Material Safety Datasheet (MSD)