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Calcium cyanamide dust

Airborne calcium cyanamide powder generated during handling of fertilizer and industrial material.

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 irritationcoughheadachenauseavomitingweaknessshortness of breath

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes calcium cyanamide as crystals or powder and identifies inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported symptoms include irritation, cough, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and shortness of breath, with eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and liver listed as target organs.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1
Physical Description Colorless, gray, or black crystals or powder. Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, shortness of breath. Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, liver.

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