Extreme High-Speed Laser Material Deposition (German: EHLA) as technical alternative for certain applications for hard chrome plating

Chromic acid was added to the REACH authorisation list in 2013 and its use requires authorisation in the EU since 2017.

Extreme high-speed laser material deposition (German: EHLA) can provide a technical alternative to hard chromium plating, which is particularly suitable for rotationally symmetrical components.

The process offers an alternative for applications where increased requirements are made, e.g. on the adhesion of the coating as well as the prevention of corrosion of the coated surface and protection against wear of the treated metal.

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Published July 26, 2023

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

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Carcinogens involved:
Chromium VI compounds

Sector(s) involved:
Manufacturing

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Company:

Fraunhofer Society

Country:
Germany

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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.