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Inorganic arsenic dust

Airborne particulate from inorganic arsenic compounds during occupational handling or processing.

Airborne form

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The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

nasal septum ulcerationdermatitisgastrointestinal disturbancesperipheral neuropathyrespiratory irritationskin hyperpigmentationpotential occupational carcinogen

Evidence

NIOSH lists inhalation, skin absorption, skin and eye contact, and ingestion routes for inorganic arsenic compounds and reports nasal-septum ulceration, dermatitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, respiratory irritation, skin hyperpigmentation, and a potential occupational carcinogen designation; target organs include the liver, kidneys, skin, lungs, and lymphatic system.

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Symptoms and target organs · 1
Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin absorption, skin and/or eye contact, ingestion. Symptoms: Ulceration of nasal septum, dermatitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, resp irritation, hyperpigmentation of skin, [potential occupational carcinogen]. Target Organs: Liver, kidneys, skin, lungs, lymphatic system.

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