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Chrome plating

Author: Patrick BENABEN

Publication date: June 10, 1997

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5. Health and safety

In this section, we will focus on aspects directly related to the use of chromic acid, while the use of trivalent chromium solutions is much less risky.

5.1 Risks associated with the use of chromium trioxide or chromic acid solutions

A note (fiche toxicologique n° 1) from INRS describes the risks inherent in the use of chromium trioxide [1] .

These risks are related to its chemical properties (violently exothermic reaction) and its pathological risks for humans.

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