EPA said Rayco violated various recordkeeping, monitoring, and testing requirements for chromium emissions. Federal regulations for decorative plating tanks and anodizing tanks went into effect January 25, 1996. Rayco has 30 days from receipt of the complaint to file an answer and request a hearing. It may request an informal conference to discuss the allegations anytime. We will take all necessary steps to ensure that companies comply with the regulations.
Chromic acid is also a respiratory irritant, whose short-term effects include coughing and wheezing.
Noncancerous long-term effects include bronchitis, as well as ulcerations and perforations of the nasal septum.