Dust entry

Diphenylamine dust

Airborne particulate from diphenylamine, a crystalline solid used in occupational applications.

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 irritationmucous-membrane irritationeczemacoughsneezingmethemoglobinemiacardiovascular effectsbladder injuryreproductive toxicity concern

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide lists inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes for diphenylamine and reports irritation, eczema, cough, sneezing, methemoglobinemia, cardiovascular effects, urinary abnormalities, and bladder injury; it also warns that an airborne dust cloud can explode if ignited.

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Physical hazard, symptoms, and target organs · 1

Combustible Solid; explosive if a cloud of dust is exposed to a source of ignition. Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; eczema; ... cough, sneezing; methemoglobinemia; ... bladder injury.

Controls

closed solid handling
ignition-source control
local exhaust ventilation
prevent skin contact
exposure monitoring
skin and eye protection
appropriate respiratory protection