Prolonged exposure to hexavalent chromium can result in what conditions?

Prolonged exposure to hexavalent chromium can result in serious long-term health consequences, including:

• Lung cancer
• Nasal and sinus cancers
• Chronic respiratory illness
• Permanent skin damage
• Reduced kidney function
• Liver damage
• Reproductive and developmental concerns

Because hexavalent chromium exposure is cumulative, repeated low-level exposure may still create long-term health risks.