• What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing titanium dioxide?
• What do I do if someone gets titanium dioxide on their skin?
• What do I do if someone gets titanium dioxide in their eyes?
• What do I do if someone swallows titanium dioxide?
• Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?

What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing titanium dioxide?

Titanium dioxide is a possible carcinogen. Take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical advice.

What do I do if someone gets titanium dioxide on their skin?

Remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Wash gently and thoroughly with lukewarm, gently flowing water and non-abrasive soap for 5 minutes. Obtain medical advice.

Completely decontaminate clothing, shoes and leather goods before re-use.

What do I do if someone gets titanium dioxide in their eyes?

DO NOT allow victim to rub eye(s). Let the eye(s) water naturally for a few minutes. Have victim look right and left, and then up and down. If particle/dust does not dislodge, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until particle/dust is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. If irritation persists, immediately obtain medical attention. DO NOT attempt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye(s).

What do I do if someone swallows titanium dioxide?

If irritation or discomfort occur, obtain medical advice.

Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?

All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the material and its conditions of use in the workplace.

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Document last updated on March 9, 2007

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