Substituting Chromium Trioxide Based Functional Chrome Plating of Dental Instruments for Dental Treatment

One of the goals of the European REACH regulation is the progressive replacement of substances of very high concern (e.g. carcinogens) by safer alternatives. Companies that use these substances, actively search for safer alternatives (less dangerous substances, new technologies and processes), and report about these alternatives. Below you will find the information on possible alternatives for chromium trioxide, included in the different applications for authorisation received so far by ECHA. To obtain further details, please follow the link to the full dossier.

Below you can find possible alternatives for chromium (VI) trioxide based functional chrome plating of dental instruments applied by professionals for dental treatment.

Chromium trioxide

EC-number: 215-607-8
CAS-number: 1333-82-0
Use: Chromium trioxide based functional chrome plating of dental instruments applied by professionals for dental treatment
Technical function: Ingredient used in functional chrome plating processes to deposit metallic chromium

Most promising alternative:

Cr(III) electroplating

Other Alternatives:
Different (groups of) companies have researched possible alternatives to replace chromium trioxide. Even if these alternatives may not have been chosen for their particular case, they may still be an appropriate option for other cases.

Physical vapour deposition (PVD)

More detailed information

All research efforts by companies have been documented in reports. The following ECHA-dossiers are available about possible alternatives for chromium trioxide for ECCS:

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Factsheet Chromium VI

For more general information about the risks of Chromium VI and measures to take to prevent exposure, please have a look at the factsheet Chromium VI (available in many EU-languages).