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Hexavalent chromium - Wikipedia Hexavalent chromium (chromium (VI), Cr (VI), chromium 6) is any chemical compound that contains the element chromium in the +6 oxidation state (thus hexavalent) [1]
Hexavalent Chromium - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health . . . Hexavalent Chromium Overview Hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] is one of the valence states (+6) of the element chromium It is usually produced by an industrial process Cr (VI) is known to cause cancer In addition, it targets the respiratory system, kidneys, liver, skin and eyes
What is Hexavalent Chromium (or Chromium-6)? | Britannica Hexavalent chromium (Cr +6), in contrast, is toxic The chemical is used in a number of industrial processes as well as for leather tanning, chromium plating, colored glass making and in paint pigments and inks that color plastics and fabrics and serve as corrosion-resistant coatings
Hexavalent chromium compounds and your health Hexavalent chromium compounds, also known as chromium VI, are groups of chemicals that contain the metal chromium When heated, the compounds are released into the air Coal-fired power plants, diesel-fueled equipment, and metalworking release hexavalent chromium compounds into the air
Hexavalent Chromium Compounds - Cancer-Causing Substances Chromium is an odorless and tasteless metallic element that is found in the earth’s crust It is also found in air, water, soil, and food Hexavalent chromium compounds are a group of chemicals that have useful properties, such as corrosion resistance, durability, and hardness
Chromium Compounds - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Chromium occurs in the environment primarily in two valence states, trivalent chromium (Cr III) and hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) Exposure may occur from natural or industrial sources of chromium
Chromium (Hexavalent Compounds) - (Chromium 6, Chromium VI) Chromium 6, also known as hexavalent chromium, is the most toxic form of the metal chromium It is naturally found in rocks, and may enter the groundwater by the weathering of chromium 6-containing rocks, or from industrial contamination
Hexavalent Chromium | NIOSH | CDC Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) compounds are a large group of chemicals with varying properties, uses, and workplace exposures Hexavalent chromium is harmful to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system NIOSH considers all Cr (VI) compounds to be occupational carcinogens
FactSheet - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Breathing in high levels of hexavalent chromium can cause irritation to the nose and throat Symptoms may include runny nose, sneezing, coughing, itching and a burning sensation Repeated or prolonged exposure can cause sores to develop in the nose and result in nosebleeds