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Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley) |
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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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NIOSH REL: TWA 4 mg/m3 | ||
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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) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| 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 | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |