This product can expose you to chemicals including titanium dioxide and carbon black which are known to the state of california to cause cancer. Safety data sheet titanium dioxide bulk apothecary. Substances on the new jersey workplace hazardous substance list present at a concentration of 1% or more 0. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Sulfur dioxide added to prop 65 could have broad range of. The titanium dioxide used to manufacture pvc products is negligible and studies have shown that titanium dioxide is bound to the products and not regulated by prop 65. This product contains a chemical known to the state of california to cause cancer. It stills contains both titanium dioxide and silica both of which are know carcinogens, so i have no idea why the label is not required. Consumers with specific questions regarding a business decision to provide a. California updated prop 65 warning sign requirements effective august 30, 2018, and these signs meet those specifications. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the content of this page, please click here.
Labels warning that a product contains compounds that may cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm are now required on many. California prop 65 labels compliant proposition 65. Please feel free to call us with any questions you have. Pvc and cpvc pipe, fittings and valves fittings containing. Notice of intent to list titanium dioxide airborne, unbound. California proposition 65 prop 65 chemicals known to cause cancer 463677 titanium iv oxide prop 65 developmental toxicity substance is not listed. For certain pipes that are often cuttosize, there is not a practical way to label each product with.
Titanium dioxide is a chemical used as a pigment to make products appear white or nontransparent. The current proposition 65 list is available online below, as a pdf or excel download or through westlaw. One such material is titanium dioxide which is used to make pvc products white. Significantly, the proposition 65 listing only pertains to airborne, unbound carbon black particles of respirable size. Components used in the manufacturing of materials such as stainless steel, galvanized wire, brass and bronze can be found on the prop 65 list deemed to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Similarly, the amount of titanium dioxide used in our products is negligible, bound to the products and not regulated by prop 65. Henry 687, gallon, envirowhite white, premium roof coating, high solids white elastomeric roof coating formulated with acrylic polymers, resins, fillers and titanium dioxide pigments, dirt pick up resistant dpr technology prevents dirt and dust buildup, keeping the roof whiter and more reflective longer, when cured, the coating forms a permeable membrane, which prevents liquid infiltration. California prop 65 warning requirements to our valued customers. As these are some of the most common materials found in industrial.
Consumers with specific questions regarding a business decision to provide a warning should contact the business. In lotions and creams, it presents low risk of exposure. According to the california safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986 sdwtea california health and safety code section 25249. In other words and significant to this case and any other proposition 65 lawsuit involving titanium dioxide the listed chemical is a particular form of titanium dioxide. Another component on the prop 65 list is titanium dioxide which is used to color pvc pipe white. Titanium dioxide has been used for a century in a range of industrial and consumer products, including paints, coatings, adhesives, paper, plastics and rubber, printing inks, coated fabrics and textiles, as well as ceramics, floor coverings, roofing materials, cosmetics, toothpaste, soap. These products contain chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 requires businesses to determine if they must provide a warning about exposures to listed chemicals. Regulations promulgated by the state of california under proposition 65, also known as.
We recommend titanium dioxide or iron oxide as mineralbased uv filters in. This product can expose you to chemicals including. California proposition 65 declaration, effective september 2018. Interestingly i noticed that benjamin moores natura range doesnt carry the prop 65 label.
Samual kennard kennard industries 623 hanley industrial. Mar 26, 2015 according to the california safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986 sdwtea california health and safety code section 25249. On august 30, 2018 californias safe drinking and toxic enforcement act of. The current proposition 65 list is dated january 03, 2020. These pointofsale warnings are necessary for our pvc and cpvc pipe, valves and fittings. We have many preprinted, ready to ship today such as lead, bispenol a bpa, wood dust, chromium and crystalline silica. Chemical listed effective september 2, 2011 as known to the state of california to cause cancer. Titanium dioxide airborne, unbound particles of respirable size is on the proposition 65 list because it can cause cancer. Titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, amorphous california prop. Sulfur dioxide added to prop 65 could have broad range of impacts by lee smith on august 26, 2011 posted in esa effective july 29, 2011 the california office of environmental health hazard assessment oehha added sulfur dioxide cas. Proposition 65 bounty hunters target titanium dioxide in.
So from all the chemicals that i can see, only 2 require the proposition 65 label. Not all forms of titanium dioxide are on the proposition 65 list. Titanium dioxide is only regulated when it is airborne and unbound particles are of respirable size. Assessment oehha is listing titanium dioxide as a chemical of concern in california, as a proposition 65 chemical. The product in question below possibly contains the below listed prop 65 substances, if in their pure form are listed on the prop 65 chemical list. Titanium dioxide tio2 is used in a variety of personal care products, including sunscreens, pressed powders, and loose powders, as a uv filter or whitening agent. This product can expose you to chemicals including titanium dioxide, which is known in the state of california to cause cancer. Beehive pipe products has determined that its steel products do not require consumer. Prop 65 developmental toxicity, female substance is not listed. Toxic enforcement act of 1986 commonly known as california proposition 65. This product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer. However, when tio2 is inhalableas it may be in powdersit is considered a possible carcinogen by the international. Glhuyettcaliforniaproposition65warninglabel pdf created date. California prop 65 warning requirements to our valued customers, on august 30, 2018 californias safe drinking and toxic enforcement act of 1986.
With the current prop 65 requirements, there is no need to place a hazard warning for any chemicals in our abs and pvc products. Meets state regulations for new california prop 65 warning labels for consumers. Prop 65 titanium dioxide warning label engspnfre created date. Jones on june 28, 2012 posted in proposition 65 as you may recall, the office of environmental health hazard assessment oehha added sulfur dioxide as a chemical known to cause reproductive toxicity to the proposition 65 list of chemicals on june 29, 2011. Titanium dioxide tio2 was added to the list of prop 65 chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer on september 2, 2011 and notification compliance is mandatory by september 2, 2012. These include some sunscreens, cosmetics and art products. Titanium dioxide is listed as a proposition 65 carcinogen in its unbound airborne respirable form. In an effort to properly comply with prop 65 labeling requirements, please post the attached signthat should have prop 65 warnings until further determinations are made. Another chemical listed by prop 65 is titanium dioxide which is used to color pvc. Oehha intents to list titanium dioxide airborne, unbound particles of respirable size as known to the state to cause cancer for the purposes of. Titanium dioxide airborne, unbound particles of respirable size meets the requirements for listing as known to the state to cause cancer for the purposes of proposition 65. Cancer warning labels based on californias proposition 65. In 2010, iarc published volume 93 of its series, iarc monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans iarc, 2010b. The only form of titanium dioxide on the proposition 65 list consists of airborne particles measuring 10 micrometers or less about oneseventh the thickness of a human hair, which can be inhaled.
Sep 03, 2015 titanium dioxide is listed as a proposition 65 carcinogen in its unbound airborne respirable form. Pure titanium dioxide is a fine, white powder that provides a bright, white pigment. Apr 26, 2017 significantly, the proposition 65 listing only pertains to airborne, unbound carbon black particles of respirable size. Sep 23, 2016 so from all the chemicals that i can see, only 2 require the proposition 65 label. Titanium dioxide airborne, unbound particles of respirable. This is the same situation as carbon black in abs pipe. This will not require warnings on products containing titanium dioxide tio 2, such as. The excel document also includes the listing mechanism for each chemical listing and the safe harbor level, if one has been adopted. California proposition 65 if you received a proposition 65 warning on your receipt, packing slip or email confirmation document, please see the following list of products to determine which product you purchased is subject to the warning. In november 1986, california voters approved an initiative to address growing concern about exposures to toxic chemicals.
California proposition 65 prop 65 is californias safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986. This product can expose you to chemicals including titanium dioxide which is known to the state of california to cause cancer. This product contains the following chemicals listed by the. California proposition 65 declaration pdf voestalpine. Product prop 65 warning type code description prop 65. Titanium dioxide and california proposition 65 october 5, 2011. Notice of intent to list titanium dioxide airborne. It stills contains both titanium dioxide and silica both of which are know carcinogens, so i. Exposure to titanium dioxide may increase the risk of cancer. Titanium dioxide is one of the top 50 chemicals produced worldwide. The only form of titanium dioxide on the proposition 65 list consists of airborne particles measuring 10 micrometers or less about oneseventh the thickness of. The warning labels can be found on many kinds of products, such as electrical wires, jewelry, padlocks, dishes, flashlights, and pesticides, to name just a few.
Is carbon black a california proposition 65 listed chemical. California proposition 65 californias safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986 prop 65 is a right to know law regarding californians being able to make informed decisions about the products they purchase. This product can expose you to chemicals including diisononyl phthalate, antimony trioxide, titanium dioxide and toluene diisocynates, which are known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. New california proposition 65 warning signs and labels on august 30, 2018, new rules took effect for california proposition 65 labels and signs. As far as cancer is concerned, according to iarc, there is inadequate. Oehha is only regulating airborne and unbound titanium dioxide that is of respirable size. What form of titanium dioxide am i being warned about. Phthalate, antimony trioxide, titanium dioxide and toluene diisocynates, which are known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the content of this page, please submit this form. Proposition 65 appears in california law as health and.
Prop 65 developmental toxicity, male substance is not listed. Oehha is only regulating airborne and unbound titanium dioxide that is. California prop 65 warning requirements to our valued customers, on august 30, 2018 californias safe drinking and toxic enforcement act of 1986 otherwise. Use our prop 65 sign selection tool below to find the signs you need, quickly and easily. Please be aware that new regulations under californias safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986, commonly known as prop 65, become operative on august 30, 2018. Please note titanium dioxide, carbon black, and quartz silica, crystalline are listed on the prop 65 list as airborne, unbound particles of respirable dust. Titanium dioxide airborne, unbound particles of respirable size is listed as a carcinogen under proposition 65 see titanium dioxide listed under cas prop. This page shows warning signs and labels for titanium dioxide airborne, unbound particles of respirable size, which is on the current california proposition 65 list of harmful chemicals.
Samual kennard kennard industries 623 hanley industrial court. New threshold for calculating exposure to chemicals. Pt0201 plastic tray tag with clip, 55 x 30 mm, white titanium dioxide warning. Titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, amorphous nj right to know regulated chemicals. Beehive pipe products has determined that its steel products to not require consumer product. California prop 65 warning requireme nts charlotte pipe. Some products sold by aavid boyd corp to mouser electronics. Propositon 65, cancer and birth defects in bm paints. Titanium dioxide use, benefits, and chemical safety facts. California proposition 65 prop 65 chemicals known to cause cancer 463677 titaniumiv oxide prop 65 developmental toxicity substance is not listed. Spears products containing leaded brass are subject to additional prop 65 regulation, except where certified by nsf international to be leadfree. The above information is based on the present state of our knowledge of the product at the time of publication.
Product prop 65 warning type code description prop 65 chemical. Proposition 65 requires businesses to determine if they must provide a warning about exposures to. The concern for long term effects of titanium dioxide is well justified and the consumer should be the only individual responsible in deciding if the potential health dangers are. Chemical proposition 65 titanium dioxide signs and labels. Titanium dioxide is currently classified as a list 4b inert ingredient. That initiative became the safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986, better known as proposition 65. Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products.
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