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Hexavalent chromium standards [Georgia]

Hello All,

Need a little help in regards to hexavalent chromium standards. Based on the OSHA regulation I was able to find exposure limits for inhalation, which were helpful; what I really need though is limits for hexavalent chromium in an electrolyte bath. Thus far, I was not able to find such limits. Any help and links would be appreciated.

Thanks,

PH

Phill H.
hobbyist - Georgia
July 21, 2010

July 27, 2010

Hi, Phill. The term chromium "bath" doesn't mean people actually take a bath in it like they would an epsom salt [affil link] bath. Consequently there are no OSHA regulations for what the concentration is. Regulations on chromium in the air, yes; regulations on controlling it via mist supressants, yes; regulations on chromium in the wastewater, yes; regulations on chromium in the solids to be landfilled, yes; regulations on hexavalent chromium on the parts that people touch, yes. Regulations on what stays in a drum or a bath, no.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.

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