Distribution of chromium in rats exposed to hexavalent chromium and trivalent chromium aerosols.

Removal of Trivalent and Hexavalent Chromium by Seaweed Biosorbent

Protonated or Ca-form Sargassum seaweed biomass bound up to 40 mg/g of Cr(III) by ion exchange at pH 4. An ion-exchange model assuming that the only species taken up by the biomass was Cr(OH)2+ successfully fitted the experimental biosorption data for Cr(III). The maximum uptake of Cr(VI) by protonated Sargassum biomass at pH 2 was explained by simultaneous anion exchange and Cr(VI) to Cr(III) ...

Carcinogenicity of hexavalent chromium.

Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), a commonly used industrial metal, is a well known human lung carcinogen. Epidemiology and animal studies suggest that the particulate Cr(VI) compounds, specifically the water insoluble compounds, are the more potent carcinogens; however, the carcinogenic mechanism remains unknown. Here we summarize recent Cr(VI)-induced human tumour, in vivo, cell culture and in vi...

Acute severe chromium poisoning after dermal exposure to hexavalent chromium.

Severe acute chromium poisoning related to dermal involvement has rarely been reported in the literature. We report a case of acute severe chromium poisoning through skin exposure as a result of a chemical burn of 15% of the body surface area and multiple organ failure after short-term exposure. Medical interventions, including mechanical ventilation, continuous venovenous hemofiltration, and p...

Pollution Prevention Technology Profile Trivalent Chromium Replacements for Hexavalent Chromium Plating

Chronic toxicity studies. II. Hexavalent and trivalent chromium administered in drinking water to rats.

Acute toxicity of chromium by topical exposure or inhalation resulting in ulcerlike lesions has been recognized as an industrial hazard for many years. 1 Prolonged exposure to chromate mists has been suggested as contributing to the high incidence of lung cancer in certain industries.2•3 Acute poisoning by ingestion is.. well documented.4·5 Animal studies haYe also been made to determine sympto...