Agent Name |
Chromite ore processing |
Formula |
Cr2-Fe-O4 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
"Chromite is the only mineral ore of chromium and consists of the oxides of chromium and of iron (Cr2O3FeO)." [Harber, p. 354] |
Comments |
Chromite ores are classified as trivalent chromium compounds, and dermatitis has been the main health effect reported. [ACGIH] A pneumoconiosis associated with chromite exposure was found in a study of South African miners. [Hendrick, p. 175] See "Chromium and compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.05 mg/m3, as Cr |
Adverse Effects |
Fibrogenic |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
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