Dust entry

2-Acetylaminofluorene dust

Airborne tan crystalline powder from 2-acetylaminofluorene, a combustible solid and potential occupational carcinogen.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

reduced liver functionreduced kidney functionreduced bladder functionreduced pancreatic functionpotential occupational carcinogenicity concernliver tumorsbladder tumorslung tumorsskin tumorspancreatic tumors

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes 2-acetylaminofluorene as a tan crystalline powder and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include reduced liver, kidney, bladder, and pancreas function, a potential occupational carcinogen notation, and animal tumors of the liver, bladder, lungs, skin, and pancreas.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs; Cancer Site · 1

Physical Description Tan, crystalline powder. Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms Reduced function of liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas; [potential occupational carcinogen]. Cancer Site [in animals: tumors of the liver, bladder, lungs, skin & pancreas].

Controls

enclose carcinogenic solid handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
prevent skin absorption and contact
use appropriate particulate respiratory protection
prevent contaminated-surface and take-home exposure