A laboratory investigation was made to explore the use of Dowex 1 for the removal of chromate ion from neutral solution. It was found that chromate ion is sorbed by Dowex 1 under a variety of conditions.

OSHA has proposed a new strontium chromate exposure standard that would potentially cause Air Force paint facilities to be in violation of the proposed standard if adopted.

There are two analytical methods typically used when quantifying chromate exposures. The first method is a general metals screen, NIOSH Method 7300. The second method is a specific analysis for hexavalent chrome, NIOSH Method 7600.