Potassium dichromate

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Where is Potassium dichromate found?

Potassium dichromate is found naturally in our environment; in sand, ash, clay, and loam. It can be found in tools made of steel, and chrome-plated objects (silverware, handles, bracelets, needles, etc.). Chromium is also used as a component in leather (shoes, suede, upholstery) and fur tanning agents, wood preservatives, anti-corrosion paints, fire retardants, printing inks, color glazes, chromium pigments, dark textile dyes, concrete, epoxy hardeners, and photographic color developer. Chromate is also found in cement (not dried) and metal plating and is a cause of occupational dermatitis in bricklayers, construction workers, and metal workers.

How can you avoid contact with Potassium dichromate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Potassiumdichromate
• Dipotassiumdichromate
• Bichromate
• Chromium compounds
• Chromium and chromium salts
• Chromium metal or chrome
• Chromic acid salts

What are some products that may contain Potassium dichromate?

A clinician's point of view.

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