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Allergic Individuals Should Stay Away from Chromium (VI)-containing Leather Goods

Filed in archive Metal Allergies , Skin Allergies on July 5, 2007

Allergic Individuals Should Stay Away from Chromium (VI)-containing Leather Goods
Hexavalent chromium or Chromium (VI) is a strong allergen and it can lead to allergic skin reactions like contact eczema in sensitised individuals. Yes, there are individuals who are actually allergic to this metallic element most commonly found in jewelries and fashion accessories.

However, according to studies, many leather goods like gloves, shoes or watch straps which come into direct contact with the skin also contain high levels of chromium (VI).

The regulatory authorities of the federal states examined the chromium (VI) levels in leather goods between 2000 and 2006. Chromium (VI) was detected in more than half of the 850 samples; in one sixth the levels were even higher than 10 mg per kilogram leather.

The leather goods contaminated with chromium (VI) also included items of clothing worn next to the skin, for instance gloves or shoes but also leather watch straps. BfR is of the opinion that the chromium (VI) levels identified in the leather could trigger allergic skin reactions in sensitive individuals.


The only way to prevent allergic reaction is staying away from these materials.

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