HexChecks Chromium-6 Testing Swab

HexChecks^TM Spot Checking Swab provides fast, efficient, and easy-to-use surface testing for Hexavalent Chromium ions also called Chrome (IV) on any surface.

 Hexavalent chromium is a toxic form of the metallic element Chromium. It is widely used in industries such as leather tanning, textile dying, refractory production etc. It is a known carcinogen and is considered by NIOSH as an occupational carcinogen.

 Officially tested and recommended by the U.S. Air Force, the HexChecks^TM Testing Swabs provide instant field detection for the presence of Chromium-6 on any surface.  

How to use the HexChecks^TM Testing Swabs:

1. Activate the swab and swipe the suspect surface.
2. When the Testing Swab comes in contact with HexChrome, the Testing Swab’s tip turns a pink/purple colour. The darker the colour, the higher the HexChrome concentration.

Please note - HexChecks^TM Testing Swabs are a screening test It is not intended to be a quantitative test for hexavalent chromium. Please consult a certified laboratory to quantify a HexChecks™ Testing Swab result

The HexChecks^TM Chromium 6 Testing Swab comes in a pack of 10.

For more information on the HexChecks^TM Chromium-6 Testing Swab  contact your local Air-Met office