Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley)
Synonyms & Trade Names None [Note: Grain dust consists of 60-75% organic materials (cereal grains) and 25-40% inorganic materials (soil), and includes fertilizers, pesticides, and microorganisms.]
CAS No.	RTECS No. MD7900000	DOT ID & Guide
	Conversion	IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL : TWA 4 mg/m³ OSHA PEL : TWA 10 mg/m³		Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500
Physical Description Mixture of grain and all the other substances associated with its cultivation & harvesting.
Properties depend upon the specific component of the grain dust.


Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; conjunctivitis, dermatitis, rhinitis, grain fever
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: Daily		First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Fresh air
Respirator Recommendations Not available. Important additional information about respirator selection
See also: INTRODUCTION

Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley)