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Hexavalent chromium
- CAS number
- 18540-29-9
- Also known as
- Chromic acid & chromates (chromium hexavalent) · Chromium (VI) in chromium plating mist · Chromium VI compounds (as Cr) · Chromium, hexavalent · Chromium, hexavalent (in settled dust) · Hexavalent chromium (in settled dust)
UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 52/4 | Active (pump) | CLR | 225-70A | |
| NIOSH 7600 | Active (pump) | VAS | 225-802 225-1 225-803 | |
| NIOSH 7605 | Active (pump) | IC-PCD-UV | 225-802 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 7703 | Active (pump) | P VAS | 225-802 225-8408 225-1 | |
| NIOSH 9101 | CLR or VAS or IC | |||
| OSHA W4001 | Active (pump) | IC-UV | 225-5-37 225-1822 | |
| ASTM D 6832 | Active (pump) | IC | 225-802 225-1713 225-709 225-401 |
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 Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)