3 April, 2018, the Official Journal of the European Union issued a directive 2018/C 117/03, approving the authorization application of sodium dichromate in the REACH Annex XIV.
Detailed information is as follows:
Substance Name CAS No. EC No. Substance property Authorised use Reasons for the decision Sunset Date Date of expiry of review
period Sodium Dichromate 7789-12-0, 10588-01-9 234-190-3 1B carcinogenicity, 1B mutagenicity, 1B toxic for reproduction Use of sodium dichromate as
corrosion inhibitor in ammonia absorption deep cooling systems as applied in
the industrial production of freeze-dried products such as coffee, herbs,
spices and comparable products. In accordance with Article
60 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh
the risk to human health arising from the use of the substance and there are
no suitable alternative substances or technologies for the applicant before
the sunset date. 21 September, 2017 21 September, 2029
C&K Testing reminds enterprises to keep attention to the updating of the authorization list, and strengthen the cooperation with professional testing agencies to prevent the subsequent risk.
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