PR400 Page 3 of 4 rev-2012-08-28
Material Safety Data Sheet
For use with Retrotec’s Air Current Tester
Emergency Phone Number (24 hours) CHEMTREC (800-424-9300)
Outside US: 703-527-3887
SECTION 1
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION
PRODUCT NAME: Titanium Tetrachloride
COMMON NAME OR SYNONYMS: Titanium Chloride, Titanium (IV) Chloride
SPEX CATALOG NUMBER: VIL004
Manufacturer/Supplier
SPEX CERTIPREP
203 Norcross Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
SPEX CERTIPREP LTD
2 Dalston Gardens
Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 1BQ
England
Tel: (0) 20 8204 6656
SECTION 2
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SECTION 3
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Corrosive. Harmful by ingestion. May be fatal if ingested. Irritating to the eyes and skin.
Toxic by inhalation. Inhalation may cause lung damage. Water reactive.
SECTION 4
FIRST AID MEASURES
General: Remove contaminated clothing, wash thoroughly before reuse.
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes occasionally lifting upper and lower eyelids.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and flush with water thoroughly. Inhalation: Move to
fresh air. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention
immediately. If the patient is conscious, give large quantities of water. Do not induce
vomiting.
SECTION 5
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Extinguishing media: Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical. Do not use water or foam
Special Hazards and Procedure: Contact with water may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective suit.
SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Do not contact with water. Ventilate area. Wear protective equipment. Do not allow to enter
drainage systems or water ways. Neutralize with soda ash, limestone etc. Wipe up and put into
a sealed container for proper disposal. Wash spill site with water after material pick up is
complete. Wear chemical resistant glasses, gloves and clothing.
SECTION 7
HANDLING & STORAGE
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at work place. Have an immediate availability of an eye
wash in case of emergency. Store at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed.
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear goggles, protective apron and acid resistant gloves. Use under fume hood. In case of brief
exposure, use MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Liquid
Appearance & odor: Transparent with acrid odor
% volatiles by vol. @ 21C: 100
Solubility: Reacts violently with water
pH: No information found
Melting point: -24.1C
Boiling Point: 136C
Vapor Pressure(mm Hg): 10 @ 21C
SECTION 10
STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage and use. Absorbs moisture from the air and evolves
dense white fumes.
Incompatibilities: Potassium metal, hydrofluoric acid or hydrogen fluoride, water. Contact with
water.
Reactivity: Reacts strongly water avoid moisture and incompatibles.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of the contained metal and halogen, possibly also
free or ionic halogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May produce caustic effect on skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Swallowing will lead to a
strong caustic effect on mouth and throat.
TOXICITY DATA:
Concentrated TiCl4—RTECS#-XR1925000
Inhalation-rat LC50: 400 mg/m3
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