Toxicologist : Months of more testing required before determining health threat . Homeowners ' lawsuits against certain manufacturers and suppliers contend the drywall has caused them to suffer health problems such as headaches and sore throats , and left them facing huge repair expenses . Chinese Health Department : Tests show strontium sulfide in Chinese drywall . The sulfide is corrosive , can cause respiratory problems , federal agencies say . Homeowners : Smelly gas from drywall strikes metal , ruining appliances .
Toxicologist : Months of more testing required before determining health threat . Chinese Health Department : Tests show strontium sulfide in Chinese drywall . The sulfide is corrosive , can cause respiratory problems , federal agencies say . Homeowners : Smelly gas from drywall strikes metal , ruining appliances .