Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley) |
Synonyms & Trade Names None [Note: Grain dust consists of 60-75% organic materials (cereal grains) and 25-40% inorganic materials (soil), and includes fertilizers, pesticides, and microorganisms.] |
CAS No. |
RTECS No. MD7900000 |
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Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 4 mg/m3
OSHA PEL: TWA 10 mg/m3 |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 0500
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Mixture of grain and all the other substances associated with its cultivation & harvesting. |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; conjunctivitis, dermatitis, rhinitis, grain fever |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Breathing: Fresh air
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Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
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