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Chromium in US household bleach.

J J Hostynek1, H I Maibach

  • 1Department of Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance, Clorox Company, Pleasanton, California 94566.

Contact Dermatitis
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Spectrophotometric analysis revealed chromium levels in hypochlorite bleach across the USA are very low, typically below 0.1 ppm. These findings suggest minimal risk for chromate sensitization in consumers.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Consumer Product Safety

Background:

  • Hypochlorite bleach is a common household product.
  • Chromium contamination in consumer goods can pose health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify chromium levels in hypochlorite bleach products sold in the USA.
  • To assess the potential health risks associated with chromium exposure from bleach.

Main Methods:

  • Random sampling of hypochlorite bleach products nationwide.
  • Spectrophotometric analysis to determine chromium concentrations.

Main Results:

  • The highest detected chromium level was approximately 0.1 ppm.
  • The majority of samples contained chromium at or below this level.

Conclusions:

  • Chromium levels in hypochlorite bleach are generally low.
  • The detected chromium concentrations likely do not pose a significant risk for chromate sensitization in the general consumer population.

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