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Phosphorus pentasulfide dust

Airborne particulate from phosphorus pentasulfide handling and processing.

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 irritationrespiratory irritationapneacomaconvulsionseye paintearingphotophobiakeratoconjunctivitisdizzinessheadacheweaknessinsomniagastrointestinal disturbance

Evidence

NIOSH lists inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes for phosphorus pentasulfide and reports eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, apnea, coma, convulsions, eye pain, tearing, photophobia, keratoconjunctivitis, dizziness, headache, weakness, insomnia, irritability, and gastrointestinal disturbance; target organs include eyes, skin, respiratory system, and central nervous system.

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Symptoms and target organs · 1
Exposure Routes: inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; apnea, coma, convulsions; conjunctivitis pain, lacrimation, photophobia, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal vesiculation; dizziness; headache; lassitude; irritability, insomnia; gastrointestinal disturbance. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system.

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