Deadline: 3 June 2024 HSE has received applications for authorisation for the following uses of chromium trioxide: - Reference: AFA055-01
Applicant: C&E Plating Limited
Application type: Initial
Substance: Chromium trioxide
Use: Functional chrome plating with decorative character
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- Reference: AFA056-01
Applicant: Linde AMT UK Ltd
Application type: Initial
Substance: Chromium trioxide
Use: Industrial spraying or brush application of chromium trioxide mixtures for the coating of metallic articles subject to harsh environment, to ensure a high temperature corrosion and oxidation resistance, as well as anti-fouling properties or lubricity at high temperature, for automotive, aviation, power generation machinery, Oil and Gas and marine applications.
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Article 64 in the UK REACH Regulation makes provisions for HSE to obtain and use additional information on possible alternatives or technologies as part of the opinion forming process. HSE has announced public consultations for each of these applications. Further details can be found at the links above. Any third parties with an interest in the application are strongly encouraged to share any relevant information. Scientific and technical information on possible alternatives or technologies should be submitted directly to HSE using the commenting webform and templates by 3 June 2024. Non-confidential information will be published on HSEs website. Details of the adopted opinions, granted UK REACH authorisations and in-progress applications can be found on the HSE website. | 
