Dust entry

Benomyl dust

Airborne particulate from white crystalline benomyl, a solid fungicide.

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

eye irritationskin irritationupper-respiratory irritationskin sensitizationpossible reproductive effectspossible teratogenic effectseye effectsskin effectsrespiratory-system effectsreproductive-system effects

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes benomyl as a white crystalline solid and identifies inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include irritation, skin sensitization, and possible reproductive and teratogenic effects.

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Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

Physical Description White crystalline solid with a faint, acrid odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; skin sensitization; possible reproductive, teratogenic effects. Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, reproductive system.

Controls

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