Titanium trichloride
Agent Name
Titanium trichloride
CAS Number
7705-07-9
Formula
Cl3-Ti
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Titanium chloride; TAC 121; TAC 131; Titanium(III) chloride; Titanous chloride; Trichlorotitanium; [ChemIDplus] Lynx 900; TAC 140; TAC 144; TAS 101; TEN 12; TGY 24; TOS 17; [CAMEO] UN2869 (mixture); UN2441
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dark red-violet deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] Purple powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reducing agent (nitrate to ammonia), laundry stain remover, and analytical reagent; [Merck Index]
Comments
Unstable and highly reactive; Powder is pyrophoric; Dissociates rapidly from moisture in air; A powerful reducing agent; [Merck Index] A strong reducing agent; Decomposed by moisture evolving hydrochloric acid; Dry powder is pyrophoric; Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes; [CAMEO] Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving hydrogen chloride gas; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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