--- title: "Chromium (VI) compounds (as Cr): sampling methods" url: https://analyt-mtc.com/tools/hazard-search/chromium-vi-compounds-as-cr/ lang: en alternates: en: https://analyt-mtc.com/tools/hazard-search/chromium-vi-compounds-as-cr/ de: https://analyt-mtc.com/de/tools/gefahrstoffsuche/chromium-vi-compounds-as-cr/ --- Hazard search # 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)](http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/mdhs/pdfs/mdhs52-4.pdf) | Active (pump) | IOM Sampler and treated PVDF filters | | [225-70A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/haz-dust-7204-particulate-monitor/#part-225-70a) / [225-9026](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/skc-coated-treated-filters/#part-225-9026) | | **NIOSH 7300** / Elements by ICP (Nitric/perchloric acid ashing) / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7300.pdf) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in 37mm cassette | | [225-3-01](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-3-01) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **NIOSH 7600** / Chromium (hexavalent) by VIS / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7600.pdf) | Active (pump) | 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | | [225-803](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-803) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **NIOSH 7604** / Hexavalent Chromium by IC -CD (Withdrawn - for reference only) / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7604-historical.pdf) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | | [225-802](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-802) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **NIOSH 7605** / Hexavalent chromium by IC / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7605.pdf) | Active (pump) | 5µm PVC filter in preloaded cassette | | [225-803](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-803) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **NIOSH 7703** / Hexavalent chromium by field-portable VIS / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2003-154/pdfs/7703.pdf) | Active (pump) | 5µm PVC filter in 37mm cassette | | [225-802](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-802) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **OSHA ID-103** / Hexavalent Chromium by DPP / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/id103.pdf) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | | [225-802](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-802) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **OSHA ID-215 V2** / Hexavalent chromium by IC -UV / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods/inorganic/id215_v2/id215_v2.html) | Active (pump) | 37mm, 5.0µm PVC filter in cassette | | [225-802](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/gla-5000-pvc-membrane-filters/#part-225-802) / [225-1](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/aluminium-respirable-dust-cyclone/#part-225-1) | | **OSHA W4001** / Hexavalent chromium by IC -UV / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](http://www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods/validated/t-w4001-fv-02-0104-m/t-w4001-fv-02-0104-m.html) | Surface | 5.0µm PVC filter or quartz fibre filter | | [225-5-37](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/disposable-parallel-particle-impactors/#part-225-5-37) / [225-1822](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/impact-sampler/#part-225-1822) | | **BS ISO 10882-1: 2011** / Welding fumes by gravimetric or chemical analysis / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030144532) | Active (pump) | Headset & minisampler with 13mm MCE filter | | [225-6200](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/face-level-sampling/#part-225-6200) / [225-6201](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/face-level-sampling/#part-225-6201) / [225-6202](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/biostage/#part-225-6202) / [225-8050](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/mixed-cellulose-ester-membrane-filters/#part-225-8050) | | **BS ISO 16740:2005** / Determination of hexavelent chromium in airborne particulate matter by IC / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030093286) | Active (pump) | IOM Sampler and PVC filters (or treated PVC for mist) | | [225-70A](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/haz-dust-7204-particulate-monitor/#part-225-70a) / [225-5-25](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/button-sampler/#part-225-5-25) / [225-9026](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/skc-coated-treated-filters/#part-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)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html)