Dust entry

Vegetable oil mist

Airborne mist generated from vegetable oils during spraying, heating, processing, or handling.

Airborne form

mist

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-system irritationlacrimation

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide identifies vegetable oil mist as a distinct mist form, gives total and respirable exposure limits, and reports irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system with tearing.

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Exposure Limits; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

NIOSH REL TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp). Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears). Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

Controls

enclose spraying and heating processes
use local exhaust ventilation
avoid generating airborne mist
protect skin and eyes
use appropriate respiratory protection where exposure assessment indicates it is needed