Today we’re covering some of your questions when it comes to hexavalent chromium. Below is a list of commonly asked questions we receive.
- Stainless steel welding produces what kind of gas?
- Welding stainless steel produces hexavalent chromium
- What is hexavalent chromium?
- Hexavalent chromium is a toxic, carcinogenic (IARC Group 1) particle, especially if it’s airborne, as is the case when grinding or welding.
- What are the risks of hexavalent chromium?
- The risks of exposure to hexavalent chromium include lung cancer, nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, asthma, damage to the nasal passages and skin, and eye irritation and damage.
- Who is at risk from hexavalent chromium?
- Workers who weld or grind stainless steel
- Workers who handle chromate-containing products
- What produces hexavalent chromium?
- How to filter hexavalent chromium
- Fume particles that carry hexavalent chromium vary in size from 5/100 of a micron to 34 microns
- To effectively filter airborne hexavalent chromium, it’s recommended to utilize a combination of MERV and HEPA after filter. By comparison, the MobilePro welding fume extractor comes with a MERV 16 filter, capable of filtering particles greater than 0.3 microns in size. It is also available with a HEPA 14 after filter, which is also capable of filtering particles greater than 0.3 microns.
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