Dust entry

Glycerin mist

Airborne glycerin mist generated when glycerin is heated, sprayed, or otherwise aerosolized.

Airborne form

mistaerosol

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-system irritationheadachenauseavomitingkidney injury

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide identifies glycerin mist as a distinct mist form and reports eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, headache, nausea, vomiting, and kidney injury.

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Exposure Limits; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; headache, nausea, vomiting; kidney injury. Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys.

Controls

enclose heating and spraying operations
use local exhaust ventilation
avoid generating airborne mist
protect skin and eyes
use appropriate respiratory protection where exposure assessment indicates it is needed