F. H. Were

Chromium Concentrations in Automotive Paints from Retail Stores in Kenya

F. H. Were & L. Mwaia · Chemical Science International Journal · 2023

Chromium (Cr) is among the heavy metals that are added to automotive paints to provide protection against corrosion and reflective properties. However, exposure to hexavalent chromium Cr(VI), which is the toxic form of Cr is associated with adverse health effects such as lung can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2023/v32i1830

Evaluation of Occupational Lead Exposure in Informal Work Environment in Kenya

L. Namungu, C. Mburu & F. H. Were · Chemical Science International Journal · 2021

Lead (Pb) is widely used in the informal sector and much of the exposure levels is through handling, processing, fabrications, burning and disposal of materials containing Pb. Furthermore, Pb bio-accumulate and is highly toxic to human health and is persistent in the environment....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i1030265