Chromium and the effects of exposure
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies the most serious hazardous waste sites in the nation. These sites make up the National Priorities List (NPL) and are the sites targeted for long-term federal cleanup activities. Total Chromium has been found in at least 1,036 of the 1,591 current or former NPL sites. Chromium(VI) has been found in at least 120 of the 1,591 current or former NPL sites. However, the total number of NPL sites evaluated for this substance is not known. As more sites are evaluated, the sites at which chromium is found may increase. This information is important because exposure to this substance may harm you and because these sites may be sources of exposure.
When a substance is released from a large area, such as an industrial plant, or from a container, such as a drum or bottle, it enters the environment. This release does not always lead to exposure. You are exposed to a substance only when you come in contact with it. You may be exposed by breathing, eating, or drinking the substance, or by skin contact.
If you are exposed to chromium, many factors determine whether you’ll be harmed. These factors include the dose (how much), the duration (how long), and how you come in contact with it/them. You must also consider the other chemicals you’re exposed to and your age, sex, diet, family traits, lifestyle, and state of health.
see also:
Dangers
Chromium PrecautionsChromium (VI) compounds can be toxic if orally ingested
Uses of Chromium
Uses of Chromium - Chromium and your HealthUses of Chromium - Are you exposed to Chromium?
News & Warnings
Chromium News & Warnings: Hexavalent ChromiumHexavalent Chromium water pollution & chromium land fill contamination News
