Dust entry

Calcium carbonate dust

Airborne particulate from calcium carbonate handling and processing.

Airborne form

dust

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

eye irritationskin irritationrespiratory irritationcough

Evidence

NIOSH lists inhalation, skin, and eye contact routes for calcium carbonate and reports irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system, plus cough; target organs are eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

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Symptoms and target organs · 1

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; cough. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

Controls

enclosed powder handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
skin and eye protection
appropriate particulate respiratory protection