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Titanium dioxide
EC / List no.: 236-675-5
CAS no.: 13463-67-7
Mol. formula: O2Ti
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP14) approved by the European Union, this substance is suspected of causing cancer.
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Possibly Carcinogenic |
Substance is known to be on the EEA market in nanomaterial form. |
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
inks and toners,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal) and
of articles where the substances are not intended to be released and where the conditions of use do not promote release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and
vehicles.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones),
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys) and
leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
inks and toners,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
adhesives and sealants.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
printing and recorded media reproduction.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
plastic products,
pulp, paper and paper products,
machinery and vehicles,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
fabricated metal products,
textile, leather or fur,
rubber products,
wood and wood products,
furniture and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers,
coating products and
inks and toners.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation in materials and
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers,
coating products,
inks and toners,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
textile treatment products and dyes,
paper chemicals and dyes and
adhesives and sealants.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
chemicals,
plastic products,
furniture,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
pulp, paper and paper products,
rubber products,
textile, leather or fur and
fabricated metal products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
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about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023