Dust entry

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate Na4P2O7 7722-88-5 UX7350000 N.D.

Odorless, white powder or granules. [Note: The decahydrate (Na4P2O7×10H2O) is in the form of colorless, transparent crystals.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 265.9 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: Prevent skin contact Not available. Sol(77°F): 7% Eyes: Prevent eye contact

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, nose, throat; derm Skin: Water wash promptTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Resp support

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Tetrasodium pyrophosphate Na4P2O7 7722-88-5 UX7350000 N.D.. Physical description: Odorless, white powder or granules. [Note: The decahydrate (Na4P2O7×10H2O) is in the form of colorless, transparent crystals.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 265.9 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: Decomposes Skin: Prevent skin contact Not available. Sol(77°F): 7% Eyes: Prevent eye contact

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