Applications for authorisation AFA069-01 - CT

Overview

Public consultation on alternatives

Reference: AFA069-01

Applicant: AB Connectors LTD    

Application Type: Initial

Substance Name: Chromium trioxide

• EC Number: 215-607-8
• CAS Number: 1333-82-0
• Annex 14 Entry Number: 16

Proposed Use: Industrial application of a mixture containing chromium trioxide for the surface treatment of mechanical parts, electrical connectors and associated components meeting the relevant standards and requirements for challenging environments and / or high safety applications.

Broad Information on Use Applied for (Conditions of Use and Function): 

Under this use, AB Connectors LTD uses chromium trioxide for the passivation of mechanical parts, electrical connectors and associated components made from aluminium and other metals.  These products are used in the defence, rail, aerospace and industrial sectors, subject to harsh conditions, both atmospheric and mechanical.

This process yields high performance connectors intended for specific applications (military, aeronautics, space, etc). The main performance requirements which have to be met by these connectors include:

• Corrosion Resistance
• Electrical Conductivity
• Durability and adhesion (to subsequent coats)
• Environmental stability
• Colour

This “applied for use” involves the use of chromium trioxide at 1 site in Great Britain.

List of Descriptors:  

• Sector of end use (SU): SU16, SU17
• Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 5
• Process category (PROC): PROC 2, PROC 7, PROC 8a, PROC 8b, PROC 15, PROC 21 (PROC 26), PROC0
• Product Category (PC): PC14
• Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): N/A
• Technical Function: Plating and metal surface treating agents

Annual Tonnage Used: <0.5 tonne/year

Review Period Requested: 12 years

How to submit comments

Provide some basic information on possible alternative(s) in the online survey below but more detailed information should be provided in document(s) prepared using the commenting templates in the related section below. A “public version” should always be completed and will be published after the consultation has closed. If you want to include confidential information in your submission, please additionally complete a “confidential version” and submit both versions as attachments.

The consultation lasts for 8 weeks (unless otherwise specified) and closes at 23:59 London time (BST).