A NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation of electrical-insulation manufacturing investigated worker concerns involving mica, fiberglass, and Kevlar dust and identified upper-respiratory congestion, eye irritation, and dermatitis among the reported exposure concerns; the report classified the hazard as unconfirmed.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: HETA 97-0219-2708 — Electrical insulation products and Kevlar dust ↗Dust entry
Kevlar fiber dust
Airborne particulate generated when Kevlar and related aramid fibers are processed into electrical-insulation products.
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
upper-respiratory irritationeye irritationdermatitisrespiratory exposure concern
Evidence
Controls
- process enclosure
- local exhaust ventilation
- dust suppression
- exposure assessment
- eye and skin protection
- appropriate respiratory protection