HSE lists chloramine-T among substances that can cause occupational asthma and describes it as a highly reactive disinfectant and biocide.
Source: UK Health and Safety Executive: Substances that can cause occupational asthma ↗Dust entry
Chloramine-T powder dust
Airborne chloramine-T powder generated while handling the reactive disinfectant and biocide.
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
occupational asthmarespiratory sensitisationairway irritationskin exposure concern
Evidence
Controls
- closed powder handling
- local exhaust ventilation
- avoid dust generation
- skin protection
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection