TURI - Toxics Use Reduction Institute

From Material Safety Data Sheet

Flour

Chemical name:

Inhalation:

Inhaled dust is non-toxic

Ingestion:

Swallowed dust may irritate the gastro-intestinal tract.

Skin Contact:

No adverse effects expected under normal conditions of use.

Eye Contact:

May irritate eye.

Chronic Exposure:

Long term exposure to dusts can cause respiratory irritation.

Acute Effects:

No data

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:

No data

What does this mean?

Do not swallow flour dust. If flour dust gets into your eyes flush with large quantities of water for 15 minutes.