The carcinogenity of chromate dust has been known for a long time, and in 1890 the first publication described the elevated cancer risk of workers in a chromate dye company.
Karsinogenitas debu kromat telah diketahui sejak lama, dan pada tahun 1890 publikasi pertama menjelaskan peningkatan risiko kanker pada pekerja perusahaan pewarna kromat.