If you suspect you have Chromium 6 and want to find a solution then contact us to resolve the situation for you.
We are able to attend and sample the suspected item and provide a laboratory result using a patented technique from an accredited Netherlands based company. This test is 80% accurate compared to the currently UK based system which is only 5% accurate.
The issue with sampling Chromium 6 is the process used to test for it can also neutralise it, which produces a false negative.
If the sample results are found to be positive, we are then able to offer a bespoke solution to remedy the contamination present and provide advice to ongoing works and safety for site staff.
Chromium
is a metal that is widely distributed in the earth’s crust (soil and rocks),
air and water. It mainly occurs in the environment in 2 forms trivalent
chromium (chromium III) and hexavalent chromium (VI). Naturally occurring
chromium exists mainly as chromium III.
Chromium
III (trivalent chromium) is generally considered an essential nutrient and is
much less toxic than chromium(VI). While it plays a role in glucose, fat, and
protein metabolism, excessive exposure can still cause some health issues.
Chromium
VI is rarely found in nature and is produced mainly from commercial and
industrial processes. The different types of chromium exhibit different
properties, which is important for assessing the risk of potential harm to
human health.