TITANIUM ISOBUTOXIDE

The Uses of TITANIUM ISOBUTOXIDE

Titanium(IV) isobutoxide general application in chemical research.

General Description

A dark yellow oily liquid with an alcohol-like odor. Insoluble in water and about the same density as water. Flash point 81°F. May irritate or burn on contact.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Acts as an ester. Reacts with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and titanium oxide. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or ingested/swallowed. Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.