NIOSH lists irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system for tin exposure and identifies those as target organs; it notes powdered tin may ignite.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Tin ↗Dust entry
Tin metal dust and powder
Metallic tin, tin flake, and tin powder covered by the NIOSH Pocket Guide.
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-system irritation
Evidence
Controls
- dust containment
- local exhaust ventilation
- flammable-dust controls
- skin and eye protection
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection