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Hexavalent chromium in leather is now regulated in European Union member states to limit chromium allergy and dermatitis.
- Source :
- Contact Dermatitis (01051873); Jan2014, Vol. 70 Issue 1, p1-2, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- In this article the author focuses on regulation of chromium in leather in European Union (EU) countries for prevention of dermatitis and allergy to the metal. It states that the metal is used in leather tanning for softness and durability. It mentions that a regulation was passed in Denmark to limit chromium in leather as chromium allergy was observed in Danish workers.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01051873
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 92968215
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.12182