Summarization of Recent Literature Pertaining to an Occupational Health Standard for Hexavalent Chromium

摘要

This report summarizes pertinent information about chromium (VI) in the areas of human and animal toxicology, analytical and sampling methods, work practices, and engineering controls. Published and unpublished research results appearing since the preparation of the criteria document were considered, but only those results that may affect the NIOSH recommended standard are included. In addition, this report notes deficiencies in present knowledge concerning effects of exposure to chromium (VI) and outlines research designed to fill gaps in existing information.