Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Skin exposure to titanium dioxide is virtually harmless. It is reported to be a mild irritant
and may cause mechanical irritation (irritation from frictional action). It is believed not to be absorbed through intact skin. Eyes:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation (irritation from frictional action), Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal (digestive) tract
irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is not absorbed following ingestion. No hazard is expected in normal industrial
use. Inhalation: Nuisance dust. May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May affect respiration and blood.
Chronic Potential Health Effects: Heavy occupational dust exposures may cause chronic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, impaired
pulmonary function, resemblance of silicosis without any fibrosis, functional change in trachea or bronchi, chronic pulmonary
edema.