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Is breathing in graphite carbon dust a health risk? it seeps through our work masks.
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Depends: Really depends on what the concentration is in the air and how know you are exposed . Talk to your employer about having an industrial hygiene analysis performed for this kind of work to determine if your masks are adequate to prevent adverse health effects. Google OSHA for more guidance.
Answered 11/4/2015
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