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Particulates not otherwise regulated

Synonyms & Trade Names
"Inert" dusts, Nuisance dusts, PNOR [Note: Includes all inert or nuisance dusts, whether mineral, inorganic, not listed specifically in 1910.1000.]
CAS No.
RTECS No.
DOT ID & Guide
 
Conversion
IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: See Appendix D
OSHA PEL
: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 0500 , 0600
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Dusts from solid substances without specific occupational exposure standards.
Properties vary depending upon the specific solid.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Varies
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, throat, upper respiratory system
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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

Breathing: Fresh air
Respirator Recommendations

Not available.

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION
 

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