Chromium-hexavalent

Fact Sheets

CAS Number

18540-29-9

Synonym

Chromium VI; Cr6; Chrom 6; Hexavalent chromium; Soluble hexavalent chromium compounds

Occurrence/Use

Production of stainless steel, textile dyes, wood preservatives, leather tanning, anti-corrosion and conversion coatings, electroplating

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Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 0.2 (inhalation); 20 μg/kg BW-day (oral)
Chronic Target Organs: Inhalation: Respiratory system. Oral: Hematologic system
Human Data: No
Last Chronic REL Revision: 2001
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3