Applications for authorisation AFA070-01 - CT

Public consultation on alternatives Reference: AFA070 -01 Applicant: Bard Brazier Ltd Application type: Initial Substance name: Chromium Trioxide EC Number: 215-607-8 CAS Number: 1333-82-0 Proposed use: Use of chromium trioxide for the chromium electroplating of sanitaryware and associated accessory components for the purpose of creating a coating to provide very specific performance characteristics and to match existing components and those supplied from other sources. Broad information on use applied for (conditions of use and function): The proposed use covers the formulation of mixtures with chromium trioxide for use in sanitaryware electroplating. The chromium plating process is carried out in a single dedicated unit on the site and is the final stage of what can be a complex process of component manufacture. The key functionalities for chromium trioxide plated products are primarily corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, hardness and resistance to wear and abrasion, UV resist