Dust entry

Magnesium metal dust

Magnesium metal particulate identified by OSHA as a combustible dust with fire, deflagration, and explosion potential.

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

respiratory exposure concerneye exposure concernfire and deflagration hazardexplosion hazard

Evidence

OSHA identifies magnesium as a metal dust that can present combustible-dust hazards; the agency describes combustible dust as a material that can create a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air.

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What is Combustible Dust? · 1

Combustible dust is defined as a solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces ... which presents a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations. Types of dusts include, but are not limited to: metal dust, such as aluminum and magnesium.

Controls

prevent dust accumulation
control ignition sources
use suitable dust collection
housekeeping
consult safety data sheets
appropriate respiratory and eye protection