Hexavalent Chromium (Hex Chrome) (Chrome 6) Increases Workers’ Risk of Cancer

Updated 11/2025 Where is Hexavalent Chromium (Hex Chrome) Found? Hexavalent Chromium (also known as Chrome 6, Chrome VI, or hex chrome) is a component of a variety of metal products. It is most often found in stainless steel, where it significantly reduces corrosion. Hex chrome is also found in some steel alloys because of its … Continue reading →