chromium trioxide

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chro·mi·um tri·ox·ide

CrO₃; chromic acid, a strong oxidizing agent used as a caustic to remove warts and other small growths from the skin and genitals.

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Accelerated weathering of wood surfaces modified by chromium trioxide. Holzforschung 52(5):467-471.

Protection of wood using oxy-aluminum compounds

If you want to continue using chromium trioxide you will have to register with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

You must notify EHCA within 3 months of the first use of the substance after the authorisation has been published in the Official Journal that you intend to continue using chromium trioxide. ECHA will forward information to the Member State Competent Authorities, for the UK it will be the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Preparing for REACH authorization: the SEA explains what's happening with the forthcoming ban on chromium trioxide

Figure 1 shows the total copper oxide, chromium trioxide, and arsenic pentoxide retention in CCA-treated guardrail posts from different horizontal positions (outer, middle, and inner) and vertical positions (top, middle, and bottom).

Leaching of flakeboard produced from recycled CCA-treated wood into deionized water

Chromium trioxide and sodium dichromate are both identified as SVHCs under REACH and Dalic is a member of the CTAC consortium applying for authorisation for their continued use.

Brush plating for the 21st century: Jim Rowbotham of Pexa says that brush plating still has its place for manufacturers

In 2013, Vecco and 185 other European companies brought a case against the EU, regarding the interpretation of REACH legislation in terms of chromium trioxide (CrO3) .

A legal skirmish with Europe-wide implications

Do you use chromium trioxide? If so your business in under threat from the latest developments under REACH.

The hidden threat of REACH: David Elliot, chief executive of the surface engineering association and a chartered environmentalist, sets out the threats to British manufacturing and the surface engineering sector of impending REACH legislation

However, due to the reclassification of chromium trioxide from toxic to very toxic, by the European Chemicals Bureau, many of SEA's members will now come under COMAH.