Dust entry

Marble dust

Airborne particulate generated when marble or natural calcium-carbonate material is cut, ground, or otherwise disturbed.

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 nosetearing

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide identifies marble as calcium carbonate and lists inhalation, skin, and eye contact routes; it reports irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory system, as well as cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, and tearing.

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Symptoms and target organs · 1

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane, upper respiratory system; cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea ... lacrimation.

Controls

wet cutting or grinding
local exhaust ventilation
dust suppression
housekeeping that avoids re-suspension
skin and eye protection
exposure monitoring