14 applications for Authorisation consultations launched
On 15 February 2023, ECHA launched an 8 week public consultation for 14 applications for Authorisation for the following substances:
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- Use of Chromium (VI) Trioxide for Electrolytic Chromium Coating of Steel (ECCS)
- Electroplating (by a job plater) of metal substrates using chromium trioxide to achieve functional surfaces
- Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of solid and hollow piston rods for hydraulic applications
- Use of Chromium (VI) Trioxide and Sodium Dichromate for Passivation of Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP)
- Functional chrome plating for hydraulic applications, other cylindrical components and further industrial applications
- Electroplating of metal substrates using chromium trioxide to achieve functional surfaces for the sanitary sector
- Use of Chromium Trioxide for the hard-chrome plating of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for various applications, and inner tubes of motorbike front suspension for the automotive industry
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for functional chrome plating with decorative character of items for the sanitary, hydro-sanitary, taps, household industries, and various other applications (such as handles/locks, pneumatic elements and electrical connection)
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for functional chrome plating with the decorative character of brass or stainless-steel drain components for the tap industry to provide thickness, corrosion resistance
- Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the plating of brass valves destined for applications involving industrial and technical fluids and brass fittings for oxygen cylinders
- Functional chrome plating of hydraulic cylinders, stems, pistons and rollers using chromium trioxide
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4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated
- Use of 4-tert-OPnEO as a manufacturing aid in the production of gene therapies
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- Use of Chromium (VI) Trioxide and Sodium Dichromate for Passivation of Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP)
- Use of Sodium Dichromate for Passivation of Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP)
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 12 April 2023.