Information profiles on potential occupational hazards: Inorganic chromium compounds. Draft report (Second)

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5598317

Information profiles are presented for the following inorganic chromium compounds: chromic(VI) acid, chromic(III) hydroxide, chromic(III) oxide, chromic(III) sulfate, chromic(III) sulfate (basic), chromium dioxide, potassium dichromate(VI), lead chromate, sodium-chromate(VI), sodium-dichromate(VI), and zinc-yellow-chromate(VI). Biological effects of hexavalent chromium in humans included skin ulceration, dermatitis, nasal membrane irritation and ulceration, nasal septal perforation, rhinitis, nosebleed, nephritis, liver damage, epigastric pain, pulmonary congestion and edema, and erosion and discoloration of teeth. Chromium(VI) compounds caused mutations in a variety of systems. Exposure to trivalent chromium in the work place has caused contact dermatitis and chrome ulcers. Epidemiological studies indicated respiratory carcinogenicity among workers occupationally exposed during chromate production.

• Research Organization: Syracuse Research Corp., NY (USA). Center for Chemical Hazard Assessment
• OSTI ID: 5598317
• Report Number(s): PB-89-216642/XAB; SRC-TR-82-505
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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