Titanium oxide

Agent Name
Titanium oxide
CAS Number
12137-20-1
Formula
O-Ti
Major Category
Metals
Titanium oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Titanium(II) oxide; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dark green odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Nanoparticle applications include sunscreens and UV-blocking in cosmetics, varnishes, wood preservatives, textile fibers, and packaging films; Nanoparticles also used in catalysts and to improve corrosion resistance in solar cells; [HSDB]
Comments
Mice exposed to 2-5 nm nanoparticles had moderate inflammatory response that resolved by 3 weeks postexposure; [PMID 17431489] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Titanium" and "Titanium dioxide."
Biomedical References
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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