Dust entry

Ammonium chloride fume NH4Cl 12125-02-9 BP4550000 N.D.

Finely divided, odorless, white particulate dispersed in air. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 53.5 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Sublimes Skin: Prevent skin contact Not available. Sol: 37% Eyes: Prevent eye contact Fl.P: NA Wash skin: When contam IP: NA Remove: When wet or contam Sp.Gr:

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

Irrit eyes, skin, resp sys; cough, dysp, pulm sens Skin: Soap wash immedTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Resp support

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Ammonium chloride fume NH4Cl 12125-02-9 BP4550000 N.D.. Physical description: Finely divided, odorless, white particulate dispersed in air. Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 53.5 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Sublimes Skin: Prevent skin contact Not available. Sol: 37% Eyes: Prevent eye contact Fl.P: NA Wash skin: When contam IP: NA Remove: When wet or contam Sp.Gr:

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection