p-Nitrotoluene dust

Airborne p-nitrotoluene crystalline particulate generated during handling of the combustible solid.

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

oxygen deprivationblue skinheadacheweaknessdizzinessloss of coordinationbreathing difficultyrapid heart ratenauseavomitingblood effectscentral nervous system effectscardiovascular effectsskin effectsgastrointestinal effects

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes p-nitrotoluene as a crystalline solid and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include anoxia, cyanosis, headache, weakness, dizziness, ataxia, breathing difficulty, tachycardia, nausea, and vomiting.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

Physical Description Crystalline solid with a weak, aromatic odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms Anoxia, cyanosis; headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness; ataxia; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); tachycardia; nausea, vomiting. Target Organs Blood, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, skin, gastrointestinal tract.

Controls

enclose solid chemical handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
prevent skin absorption and contact
use appropriate particulate respiratory protection
prevent contaminated-surface and take-home exposure