NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Cellulose CAS 9004-34-6
(C6H10O5)n RTECS FJ5691460
Synonyms & Trade Names
Hydroxycellulose, Pyrocellulose
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
Odorless, white substance. [Note: The principal fiber cell wall material of vegetable tissues (wood, cotton, flax, grass, etc.).]
MW: 160,000-560,000
BP: Decomposes
MLT: 500-518°F (Decomposes)
Sol: Insoluble
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
IP: NA

Sp.Gr: 1.27-1.61
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA

Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Water, bromine pentafluoride, sodium nitrate, fluorine, strong oxidizers
Measurement Method
Filter; none; Gravimetric; IV [Particulates NOR: #0500 (total), #0600 (respirable)] See: NMAM INDEX
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: N.R.
Eyes: N.R.
Wash skin: N.R.
Remove: N.R.
Change: N.R.

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Fresh air

Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION