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Wood dust |
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Synonyms & Trade NamesHard wood dust, Soft wood dust, Western red cedar dust |
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CAS No. |
RTECS No.ZC9850000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
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Conversion |
IDLHCa [N.D.]See: IDLH INDEX |
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Exposure LimitsNIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1 mg/m3 See Appendix AOSHA PEL†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) |
Measurement MethodsNIOSH 0500 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Physical DescriptionDust from various types of wood. |
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MW:varies |
BP:NA |
MLT: NA | Sol:? |
VP:0 mmHg (approx) |
IP:NA |
Sp.Gr:? |
Fl.P:NA |
UEL:NA |
LEL:NA |
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Combustible Solid | |||||
Incompatibilities & ReactivitiesNone reported |
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Exposure Routesinhalation, skin and/or eye contact |
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Symptomsirritation eyes; epistaxis (nosebleed); dermatitis; resp hypersensitivity; granulomatous pneumonitis; asthma, cough, wheezing, sinusitis; prolonged colds; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
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Target OrgansEyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Cancer Site[nasal cancer] | |||||
Personal Protection/Sanitation(See protection codes)Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid(See procedures)Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Fresh air |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: Escape: |
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See also: INTRODUCTION |
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