Dust entry

Chromium metal dust

Airborne particulate from chromium metal processing and handling.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

eye irritationskin irritationlung fibrosis

Evidence

NIOSH identifies eye and skin irritation and histologic lung fibrosis as effects associated with chromium metal exposure.

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Exposure Limits; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

NIOSH REL TWA 0.5 mg/m³. OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/m³. Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin; lung fibrosis (histologic). Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

Controls

exposure monitoring
local exhaust ventilation
enclosure
dust suppression
eye and skin protection
appropriate respiratory protection