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Identification
- Name:
- Hexavalent chromium fumes
- Synonyms:
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- ión cromo hexavalente
- cromo hexavalente
- CAS:
- 18540-29-9
- Uses:
- colorant enameling agent oxidizer pesticide paint coating agent stripper galvanizer additive phosphating agent
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.