Release of hexavalent chromium from cement collected in Honduras and Sweden.

Authors :: Hedberg YS
Wei Z
Moncada F
Source :: Contact dermatitis [Contact Dermatitis] 2020 Aug; Vol. 83 (2), pp. 122-124. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 19.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Hexavalent chromium in cement 5-8 mg/kg hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) was found in Honduran cement samples, which was slightly higher than in Swedish samples. Variable amounts of Cr(VI) (0.4 and 4.7 mg/kg) found in Swedish cement samples that were older than 1 year. There are still many countries that do not have a compulsory reduction of Cr(VI) in cement. Several measures can be employed to reduce risks related to Cr(VI) in cement.<br /> (© 2020 The Authors. Contact Dermatitis published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)