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Workplace mixed aerosol

An airborne suspension of particles or droplets that may include dust, mist, fume, or smoke; this is a form-level educational record rather than a single chemical substance.

Airborne form

mixedaerosol

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

short-term irritationlong-term respiratory effectsskin effectseye effectsfire or explosion hazard

Evidence

NIOSH defines an aerosol as a suspension of particles or droplets in air, including airborne dusts, mists, fumes, or smoke, and states that harm depends on particle size, composition, shape, and concentration; particles may be inhaled, absorbed through skin, enter the eyes, or be ingested.

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An aerosol can be defined as a suspension of particles or droplets in air. Aerosols may include airborne dusts, mists, fumes, or smoke. Particles can be inhaled, absorbed by the skin, enter the eyes or be ingested. Factors such as particle size, composition, shape, and concentration, can determine whether particles can cause harm to workers.

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