NIOSH lists irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory system, together with cough, sneezing, and rhinorrhea, for gypsum exposure.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Gypsum ↗Dust entry
Gypsum dust
Dust from gypsum, the dihydrate form of calcium sulfate, covered by the NIOSH Pocket Guide.
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 irritationmucous-membrane irritationupper-respiratory irritationcoughsneezingrunny nose
Evidence
Controls
- dust containment
- local exhaust ventilation
- skin and eye protection
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection