EU REGULATORS CLAMP DOWN ON CHROMIUM VI COMPOUNDS
August 1st, 2017
workplace exposure limits for chromium (VI) compounds within chromium-containing pigments, paints and metal (conversion) coatings. The chemical is widely used in the industry, with compound including barium chromate, zinc chromate and calcium chromate being used as basic primers and top coats in the aerospace sector. Under the agreed new regulation – an amendment to the EU’s carcinogens and mutagens directive – EU-wide occupational exposure limits will be introduced of of 0.010mg/m3 for five years after the rule comes into force. After that, the limit will ...
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