Chromium III compounds

French name in the regulation: Chrome III, composés

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)

	ppm	mg/m³	f/cc	Notes
TWAEV	-	0,5	-	-
STEV	-	-	-	-
Ceiling	-	-	-	-

Carcinogenicity		Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiant		Percutaneous
Prohibited use		Prohibited recirculation
Minimum exposure		Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Chromium III compounds

Analysis:

Chrome Solu-Sert

Method: IRSST - 426

Sampling protocol

Sampling device:
Sampling media required:

#IRSST	Description
990	25-mm Solu-Sert MCE filter

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1.5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: A surface wipe sampling is available. For more information, please contact the IRSST.

Principle: Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%): 3,6
Minimum reported value: 3,6 µg
Remarks: This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total chormium.

Reference

IRSST. "Détermination de la concentration des métaux dans l'air par ICP-MS avec prélèvement effectué sur filtre encapsulé digérable : Solu-Sert". Méthode 426.