18 applications for Authorisation consultations launched
On 16 November 2022, ECHA launched an 8 week public consultation for 18 applications for Authorisation for the following substance:
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- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for functional chrome plating of actuation and landing gear systems for the aviation industry
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for surface treatment of aluminium alloys for applications in the aerospace industries unrelated to functional chrome plating
- Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of axially/rotationally symmetrical components requiring optimal tribological surface properties (resulting from microcracked surface) to ensure low surface friction under lubrication
- Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of axially/rotationally symmetrical components requiring high wear resistant surfaces to withstand abrasive forces occurring in their application
- Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of components with complex 3-dimensional geometry (not axially/rotationally symmetrical) requiring optimal tribological surface properties (resulting from microcracked surface) to ensure low surface friction under lubrication
- Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of components with complex 3-dimensional geometry (not axially/rotationally symmetrical) requiring high wear resistant surfaces to withstand abrasive forces occurring in their application
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the hard plating of various end-products made of steel for the industry manufacturers to provide hardness, corrosion resistance, low friction coefficient, good surface roughness, thickness, and excellent surface condition
- Functional chrome plating of military gun barrels and outer jacket surfaces using chromium trioxide
- Chromium trioxide based functional plating of gun barrel bores and auxiliary parts for assault rifles, carbines and pistols for non-civilian uses
- Chromium trioxide based functional chrome plating of gun barrel bores and auxiliary parts for semi-automatic shotguns, over/under, side-by-side shotguns, pistols and carbines for civilian uses
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the functional chrome plating with decorative character of items for the hydrosanitary sector
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the plating of coffee machine parts in contact with water and food
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the functional chrome plating with decorative character of steel tubes and plates incorporated in machines for the agri-food industry, leisure, household furniture and automotive industries
- Industrial use of Chromium Trioxide in functional chrome plating of metallic pieces required in different industrial sectors such as corrugated rolls to meet hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, good surface condition, low friction coefficient and coating adhesion requirements
- Functional chrome plating with decorative character of metal and plastic substrates for sanitary applications
- Pre-treatment (“etching”) of plastic substrates using chromium trioxide in electroplating processes for sanitary applications
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the functional chrome plating of stainless-steel bars, mainly designed to be cylinder rods, used in aggressive and corrosive environments in diverse sectors such as transportation
- Chromium-trioxide-based functional chrome plating of piston rings for automotive applications
Information concerning exposure scenarios, possible alternatives identified by the applicants, together with socio-economic information, is available on ECHA’s website. The deadline for submitting comments is 11 January 2023.