Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley)
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RTECS MD7900000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
None [Note: Grain dust consists of 60-75% organic materials (cereal grains) & 25-40% inorganic materials (soil), and includes fertilizers, pesticides & microorganisms.]
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 4 mg/m3
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OSHA PEL: TWA 10 mg/m3
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Mixture of grain and all the other substances associated with its cultivation & harvesting.
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Properties depend upon the specific component of the grain dust.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 0500
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
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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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; conjunctivitis, dermatitis, rhinitis, grain fever
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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