# 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. | 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 Methods NIOSH: 0500, 0600
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation | 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