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Document ID (ISN)50256
CIS number 88-1638
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Title Protection from the dangers of working with chromium
Bibliographic information United Trade Press Limited, 33-35 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R ODA, United Kingdom, Nov. 1987. p.F:12:1-F:12-4. 4 ref.
Abstract This data sheet covers the hazards associated with electroplating. Covered are: the process; effects of chrome poisoning; protective measures; chromium and lung cancer; latency; statistics on chrome ulceration in different industries.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; chromium and compounds; health hazards; electroplating
Descriptors (secondary) toxic effects; protective clothing; perforation of the nasal septum; latency; data sheet; statistics; dermatological effects; chromium; lung cancer
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Surface treatment
Inorganic substances