![]() ![]() Exposure to lower levels for a long time can cause a discoloration of the skin and the appearance of small corns or warts. At high levels, inorganic arsenic can cause death. ![]() The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance depend on the dose, the duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present.Įxposure to higher than average levels of arsenic occur mostly in the workplace, near hazardous waste sites, or in areas with high natural levels. It is important you understand this information because this substance may harm you. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects. For more information, call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-80. This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about arsenic. ![]()
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