Dust entry

Manganese tetroxide (as Mn) Mn3O4 1317-35-7 OP0895000 N.D.

Brownish-black powder. 9102 [Note: Fumes are generated whenever manganese oxides are heated strongly in air.] OSHA ID121, ID125G Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 228.8 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: ? Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remo

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

Asthenia, insom, mental conf; low-back pain; vomit; mal,Target organs: Resp sys, CNS, blood, kidneys Swallow: Medical attention immed

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Manganese tetroxide (as Mn) Mn3O4 1317-35-7 OP0895000 N.D.. Physical description: Brownish-black powder. 9102 [Note: Fumes are generated whenever manganese oxides are heated strongly in air.] OSHA ID121, ID125G Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 228.8 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: ? Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remo

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