A NIOSH HHE states that powdered epoxy resins readily generate dust; airborne dust can be an inhalation hazard and, at explosive concentrations, a fire and explosion hazard, and the report recommends containment, outdoor-vented dust collection, vacuuming or wet cleanup, and medical monitoring.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: HHE 79-7-639 — Powdered epoxy resin dust ↗Dust entry
Powdered epoxy resin dust
Fine particulate released while handling and applying powdered epoxy resin coatings.
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
inhalation hazardskin sensitisation concerneye irritationfire and explosion hazard
Evidence
Controls
- enclosed powder booths
- dust collection vented outdoors
- vacuum or wet cleanup
- avoid dry sweeping
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection