NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Vegetable oil mist CAS 68956-68-3

RTECS YX1850000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Vegetable mist
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
An oil extracted from the seeds, fruit, or nuts of vegetables or other plant matter.
MW: varies
BP: ?
FRZ: ?
Sol: Insoluble
VP: ?
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 0.91-0.95
Fl.P: 323-540°F
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Combustible Liquid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
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

Breathing: Fresh air

Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears)
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION