Dust entry

Cellulose (C6H10O5)n 9004-34-6 FJ5691460 N.D.

Odorless, white substance. [Note: The principal fiber cell wall material of vegetable tissues (wood, cotton, flax, grass, etc.).] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 160,000-560,000 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash sk

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, muc memb Skin: Soap washTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Fresh air

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Cellulose (C6H10O5)n 9004-34-6 FJ5691460 N.D.. Physical description: Odorless, white substance. [Note: The principal fiber cell wall material of vegetable tissues (wood, cotton, flax, grass, etc.).] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 160,000-560,000 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash sk

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