NIOSH identifies ulceration of the nasal septum, dermatitis, gastrointestinal disturbance, peripheral neuropathy, respiratory irritation, skin hyperpigmentation, and potential occupational carcinogenicity for inorganic arsenic exposure.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Arsenic (inorganic compounds, as As) ↗Dust entry
Inorganic arsenic dust
Dust and particulate exposure to inorganic arsenic compounds, including arsenic metal and dust explicitly identified in the NIOSH profile.
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
nasal septum ulcerationdermatitisgastrointestinal disturbanceperipheral neuropathyrespiratory irritationskin hyperpigmentationpotential occupational cancerlung cancer risklymphatic cancer risk
Carcinogenicity
— . Classification system: , group .
A classification applies only to the agent and exposure described by the cited source; it is not a personal risk estimate.
Evidence
Controls
- dust containment
- local exhaust ventilation
- skin protection
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection