Chromite ore processing

Agent Name
Chromite ore processing
Major Category
Metals
Category
Chromium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
"Chromite is the only mineral ore of chromium and consists of the oxides of chromium and of iron (Cr2O3FeO)." [Harber, p. 354]
Comments
Exposures to chromium metal, Cr(III), and Cr(VI) compounds may occur. When Cr(VI) is the main concern with mixed exposures, use TLV, DSEN, RSEN, and A1 cancer designations. "For processes where exposure measurements show no detectable exposure to Cr(VI), the use of the TLV for Cr(III) is recommended." [ACGIH] A pneumoconiosis associated with chromite exposure was found in a study of South African miners. [Hendrick, p. 175] See "Chromium."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Bioaccumulates
Yes
Explanatory Notes
TLV withdrawn in 2018; For TLVs, see hexavalent and trivalent chromium compounds. [ACGIH]

Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Human

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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Processes

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