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Date of Issue: May 2005

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

Consolidated Rutile Limited
1/58 Metroplex Avenue
Murarrie QLD
AUSTRALIA 4172
Ph: 61 (0) 7 3909 4500
Fax: 61 (0) 7 3909 4501

IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: CruzorTM Rutile Sand

DESCRIPTION: Dark Brown to Black sands. Both odourless and tasteless.
SYNONYMS: Rutile, Titanium dioxide
USES: Raw material for manufacture of titanium dioxide pigments, titanium metal, and
welding rod electrodes.
PHYSICAL Rutile approx 82%
COMPOSITION: Leucoxene approx 17%
Zircon approx 1%

CHEMICAL TiO2 95.5%

COMPOSITION: ZrO2 0.90%
Fe2O3 0.70%
Al2O3 0.40%
SiO2 1.10%
V2O5 0.60%
Nb2O5 0.40%
Cr3O3 0.25%
U 50 ppm approx
Th 20 ppm approx

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MELTING POINT: 1825 C
BOILING POINT: not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 4.2 - 4.3
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BULK DENSITY: 2400 - 2700 Kg/m

Note: The information contained herein is to describe the product in terms of occupational health and safety requirements only, and should
not therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties or as a specification. It is expressly understood that all advice is given and
accepted at buyer's risk and that no warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Contact Point: For further information, contact CRL +61 (0) 7 3909 4517, mob +61 (0) 418 718 130
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IDENTIFICATION - (Continued)
VAPOUR PRESSURE: none
VAPOUR DENSITY: not applicable
FLAMMABILITY: non-flammable
FLASHPOINT: non-flammable
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SOLUBILITY: insoluble at 20 C
pH: 7.1 - 8.8
LOI: approx 0.20%

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Acute

EYE: Particles or dust are a moderate eye irritant due to abrasive action.

INHALATION: Regarded as a nuisance dust, and can be irritating if inhaled at high

concentrations. May cause symptoms such as coughing or sneezing.
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Australian regulations nominate TLV (TWA) 10mg/m as total dust, 5mg/m as
respirable dust.

SKIN: Low hazard.

INGESTION: Non toxic, so there are no known hazards caused by accidental ingestion of
small amounts as might occur during normal handling. Ingestion of larger
quantities might cause irritation of the gastro-intestinal system as result of
abrasive action.

Chronic (Prolonged long - term exposure may create these possible health hazards)

RADIATION: In common with many naturally occurring mineral products, CRL Rutile contains
low levels of naturally occurring radioactive elements - principally uranium and
thorium. The main radiological hazard from the product is internal exposure to
alpha particles given off in small amounts by inhaled dust. Low level gamma
radiation from bulk or bagged stockpiles of Rutile may present a lesser, external
hazard. Precautions should be taken to avoid inhaling the dust.

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE: Hold eyelids open and rinse the eye continuously with a gentle stream of clean
running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any irritation or
soreness of the eye persists.

INHALATION: Remove from exposure and seek fresh air: seek medical attention if any
symptoms persist.

SKIN: Remove clothing and wash off thoroughly with soap and water, but nothing
more specific than that. Seek medical attention if any irritation or soreness
persists.

INGESTION: First aid is unlikely to be required but if necessary, rinse mouth out with water
ensuring that mouthwash is not swallowed. Seek medical attention as a
precautionary measure if large quantities have been ingested.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

FLAMMABILITY: Non-combustible.

VENTILATION: Extraction or make-up air may be required to minimise dust levels.

PROTECTIVE Safety glasses or goggles. An approved P1 dust respirator may be required if

EQUIPMENT: ventilation is insufficient to minimise airborne dust.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

TRANSPORT: The material is generally not considered to be a transport hazard. Trucks should
be sheeted however, to prevent dispersal of dust when travelling. Washing rather
than sweeping should be used to clean bulk transporters. Drivers/cleaners should
wear respiratory protection when cleaning. Local exhaust ventilation or filtration
plant will minimise dust hazards.
STORAGE: No specific storage requirements, but storage should be dry to ensure quality.
SPILLAGE: Protective equipment as per "PRECAUTIONS FOR USE" above. Clean up
spillage by sweeping or vacuuming taking care to avoid generating dusts.
Dampening with water may be appropriate if spillage is to be disposed.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose to landfill.
FIRE EXPLOSION: Non-flammable to beyond its melting point.
EXTINGUISHING: Use whatever protective equipment and extinguishing agents that are appropriate
for the primary cause of the fire.
ECOLOGICAL: The material is unlikely to cause environmental damage if handled, used, and
disposed in the approved manner. It is insoluble, and thus unlikely to contaminate
water or enter the food chains.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

LABELLING: May be required in the USA if quartz exceeds 0.10%.

RADIOLOGICAL The regulations pertaining to radiological protection vary from country to country. It
PROTECTION: is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that those regulations are met in
accordance with his/her country's laws. Some of the regulating bodies are:

Australia Federal Dept of the Arts, Sports, Environment, Tourism and Territories
State Environmental Protection Authorities
State Departments of Mines
State Departments of Safety and Health

USA Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Federal Environmental Protection Authority (ORIA)
State Departments of Radiological protection

Japan Ministry of International Trade and Industry

Science and Technology Agency
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Ministry of Labour

UK Health and Safety Executive