Chromium trioxide in metal plating, passivation and coating
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched eight public consultations on applications for authorisation for chromium trioxide (EC: 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) for the uses of functional chrome plating with decorative character for sanitary applications (including etching and electroplating) as well as for the uses of passivation and electrolytic coating of steel.
The formal public consultation period for this substance is over. However, if you have a potential alternative, you can find the list of applicants/authorisation holders from our current consultations page, or you can browse for previous consultations. We also recommend checking our list of downstream uses covered by granted authorisations where you can find potential candidates for alternatives.
Visit our website for more information about the uses that authorisation is applied for, including the description of the function of the substance, exposure scenarios, possible alternatives identified by the applicants, together with socio-economic information.
About public consultations on alternatives in applications for authorisation
The purpose of public consultations is to gather additional relevant and meaningful information on possible alternatives for the uses applied for. It offers the opportunity for public engagement in the regulatory process.
The information submitted will be taken into account in the development of the opinion for the relevant applications for authorisation by ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC).
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Chromium trioxide (EC: 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) for the uses of functional chrome plating with decorative character for sanitary applications (including etching and electroplating) as well as for the uses of passivation and electrolytic coating of steel.
