Dust entry

Iodine dust

Airborne particulate from violet iodine crystals or solid iodine with a sharp characteristic odor.

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 irritationnose irritationtearingheadachechest tightnessskin burnsrashcutaneous hypersensitivityeye effectsskin effectsrespiratory-system effectscentral-nervous-system effectscardiovascular-system effects

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes iodine as a violet solid and identifies inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include irritation, tearing, headache, chest tightness, skin burns and rash, and cutaneous hypersensitivity.

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

Physical Description Violet solid with a sharp, characteristic odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose; lacrimation (discharge of tears); headache; chest tightness; skin burns, rash; cutaneous hypersensitivity. Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system.

Controls

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