A NIOSH health-hazard determination at a styrene and polymer-production facility identified tricalcium-phosphate dust in reactor and screening areas as a hazardous workplace exposure and included dust sampling and control recommendations.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: HHE Determination Report 72-90-107 — Arco Polymer Incorporated ↗Dust entry
Tricalcium-phosphate polymer-process dust
Tricalcium-phosphate dust generated during polymer-reactor and screening operations.
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
respiratory irritationeye exposure concerntoxic-dust exposure concern
Evidence
Controls
- enclosed screening
- local exhaust ventilation
- dust collection
- preventive housekeeping
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection