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Chromium (VI) compounds (as Cr)
- CAS number
- No CAS number
- Also known as
- Ammonium chromate (dichromate) · Barium chromate · Chromium [VI] chloride · Hexavalent chromium · Lead Chromate · Molybdenum orange · Potassium chromate (dichromate) · Zinc chromate (hydroxides)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.01 mg/m³ |
Notations
- BMGV: a biological monitoring guidance value exists
- Carc: carcinogen
- Sen: can cause sensitisation
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 52/4 Hexavalent Chromium by Colorimetry (not suitable for measurement of personal exposure) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM Sampler and treated PVDF filters | 225-70A 225-9026 | |
| NIOSH 7300 Elements by ICP (Nitric/perchloric acid ashing) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette | 225-3-01 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7600 Chromium (hexavalent) by VIS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | 225-803 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7604 Hexavalent Chromium by IC -CD (Withdrawn - for reference only) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | 225-802 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7605 Hexavalent chromium by IC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | 225-803 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7703 Hexavalent chromium by field-portable VIS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 5µm PVC filter in 37mm cassette | 225-802 225-1 | |
| OSHA ID-103 Hexavalent Chromium by DPP Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | 225-802 225-1 | |
| OSHA ID-215 V2 Hexavalent chromium by IC -UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 37mm, 5.0µm PVC filter in cassette | 225-802 225-1 | |
| OSHA W4001 Hexavalent chromium by IC -UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Surface | 5.0µm PVC filter or quartz fibre filter | 225-5-37 225-1822 | |
| BS ISO 10882-1: 2011 Welding fumes by gravimetric or chemical analysis Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Headset & minisampler with 13mm MCE filter | 225-6200 225-6201 225-6202 225-8050 | |
| BS ISO 16740:2005 Determination of hexavelent chromium in airborne particulate matter by IC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM Sampler and PVC filters (or treated PVC for mist) | 225-70A 225-5-25 225-9026 |
Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.
Source: SKC Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)