Health issues in welding on titanium?

[G_Yog]

I have been welding stainless steel for some years, and I am aware of the health issues welding stainless.

Lately I have been welding titanium, and I was wondering if anybody knew what dangers there could be, and what health issues there are welding titanium vs. stainless. Anybody know?

 

[hotrodder]

TIG doesn't produce large amounts of metal fume as no metal is transfered across the arc but there's no alloy specific nasties like say hexavalent chromium from stainless i'm aware of with Ti, just the usual suspects like ozone

Particles/swarf from grinding/maching are a potential fire risk (as with mag trying to put it out with water will make your day worse). TiO2 particles have an exposure limit but then no grinding/sanding dust is particularly healthy...

 

[G_Yog]

Ok. Thank you!

 

[TechnicAl]

This is the HSE website related to welding
I cannot see any reference to Ti

BUT that a) doesnt mean there isnt it

and c) omission doesnt mean its not a problem

you could ask them

 

[Delgado]

Here's what Washington Alloys has to say on the subject...

Titanium MSDS