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Chromium compounds

EWG Research on Chemicals in Chromium compounds


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Health Effects related to Chromium compounds: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Cancer, Birth or developmental effects

Routes of Exposure related to Chromium compounds:

  • Consumer products: adhesives, detergents, household, paints and coatings, solvents
  • Environment: agriculture, industrial water pollution
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: building materials, manufacturing, occupational, solvents
  • Personal care products
  • Water: sewage sludge

Related Chemicals

chromium oxide, chromium hydroxide, chromium oxide greens, chromium hydroxide green, chromium, hexavalent, chromium