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Heavy Metals
Chromium (hexavalent)
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a toxic form of chromium used industrially; it is a known carcinogen with no safe nutritional role. Not a food ingredient, but a hazardous material primarily encountered in occupational or environmental exposure.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Nov 28, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.00002 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Carcinogenicity, respiratory sensitization, skin irritation, genotoxicity, occupational exposure hazards
Benefits
None
Waters containing Chromium (hexavalent)
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