Chromium (VI) and cement - legislation

Fact Sheet 10.1

MPA Cement, 2015
Chromium (VI) and cement - legislation Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Fact Sheet

Abstract

Explains the effects the REACH regulations have for the cement industry with regards to cement-related chromium (VI). Looks at member companies response, the consequences for customers and users and health and safety matters.

Author

Taylor, M. G.

History

Document no.: ST/FS/10.1. First published as: BCA FAS 10.1 Chromium (VI) legislation for cement. Implementation, March 2007. Revision 3 - published by MPAC: 25 March 2013. Revision 4 - published 27 July 2015.

Subjects

  • Materials
  • In situ concrete/cement
  • Cement
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Chemicals/hazardous substances
  • REACH
  • European Union
  • Construction products directive (CPD)/Construction products regulation (CPR)

Publisher History

Previously known as the British Cement Association before merging with the Quarry Products Association and The Concrete Centre to form the Mineral Products Association, MPA Cement is the trade and research organisation representing the UK's cement industry at national and European levels.

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