Comments
Chromate and ferrochromium production was associated with lung cancer from chromium. [BC Cancer Agency] ". . . so far there is no evidence that long-term exposure to impurities of workplace air in ferrochromium and stainless steel production causes adverse health effects such as changes in pulmonary function or increased symptoms of respiratory diseases. Furthermore, studies among ferrochromium and stainless steel workers have found no consistent relationship between occupational exposure and cancer." [PMID 26950803]
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases, inorganic dyes and pigments, alkalies and chlorine, and carbon black).