Dust entry

Tin dust

Airborne particulate from tin 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 irritationanimal vomitinganimal diarrheaanimal paralysis

Evidence

NIOSH lists inhalation, skin, and eye contact routes for tin and reports eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, with vomiting, diarrhea, and paralysis with muscle twitching reported in animals; target organs are eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

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Symptoms and target organs · 1

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; In Animals: vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis with muscle twitching. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

Controls

enclosed tin handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
skin and eye protection
appropriate particulate respiratory protection