Dust entry

Powder paint dust

Airborne dust generated during powder-paint application and cleanup in metal-furniture manufacturing.

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

respirable dust exposureairway irritation concernpossible work-related breathing effects

Evidence

NIOSH reported that some painters were exposed to 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate and respirable and total dust above recommended limits; two painters had breathing-test changes that may suggest asthma related to paint exposure in this workplace evaluation.

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Some painters were exposed to 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate, and respirable and total dust above recommended limits. Two painters had changes in their breathing tests which may suggest asthma due to exposure to paints.

Controls

local exhaust ventilation
avoid compressed-air cleaning
housekeeping
exposure monitoring
appropriate respiratory protection