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Paraquat dichloride dust

Airborne paraquat-dichloride particulate from handling the yellow herbicide 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

eye irritationskin irritationnosebleeddermatitisfingernail damagegastrointestinal irritationheart damageliver damagekidney damagerespiratory irritationpulmonary injury concern

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes paraquat dichloride as a yellow solid and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include irritation, nosebleed, dermatitis, fingernail damage, gastrointestinal irritation, and heart, liver, kidney, and respiratory effects.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1
Physical Description Yellow solid with a faint, ammonia-like odor. [herbicide] Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat, respiratory system; epistaxis (nosebleed); dermatitis; fingernail damage; irritation gastrointestinal tract; heart, liver, kidney damage. Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, heart, liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract.

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