Supercedes, Sodium Chromate
Feb 7, 2020
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A yellowish, crystalline, inorganic compound that emits toxic chromium fumes upon heating. Sodium chromate is highly corrosive and is a strong oxidizing agent. T his substance is used in wood preservatives, drilling muds, cutting oils, water treatment, textile dyeing processes, inks, paints, leather tanning and as a corrosion inhibitor. Sodium chromate primarily affects the respiratory tract causing ulcerations, shortness of breath, bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma but can also affect the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys and immune system. T his substance is a known human carcinogen and is associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer and cancer of the sinonasal cavity. (NCI05) Qeios · Definition, February 7, 2020