Disulfiram dust

Airborne particulate from white-to-light-gray disulfiram fungicide powder.

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 irritationrespiratory irritationskin sensitizationweaknessexhaustiontremorrestlessnessheadachedizzinessmetallic tasteperipheral neuropathyliver damageeye effectsskin effectsrespiratory-system effectscentral-nervous-system effectsperipheral-nervous-system effectsliver effects

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes disulfiram as a white, yellowish, or light-gray fungicide powder and identifies inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include irritation, dermatitis sensitization, neurologic symptoms, peripheral neuropathy, and liver damage.

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

Physical Description White, yellowish, or light-gray powder with a slight odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; sensitization dermatitis; lassitude, tremor, restlessness, headache, dizziness; metallic taste; peripheral neuropathy; liver damage. Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, liver.

Controls

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