Chromium (VI) and cement - information for ready-mixed concrete producers and concrete product manufacturers

Fact Sheet 10.3

MPA Cement, 2015
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Current

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Core Supplement

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Fact Sheet

Abstract

Looks at the industry approach to meeting legislation requirements for cement-related chromium (VI). Covers shelf-life of cement and manufacturer responsibility, concrete producer responsibility, cement performance, labelling and health and safety.

Author

Taylor, M. G.

History

Document no.: ST/FS/10.3. First published as: BCA FAS 10.3 Chromium (VI) legislation for cement. Information for ready-mixed concrete producers and concrete product manufacturers, January 2005. Revision 5 - published by MPAC: 25 March 2013. Revision 6- published 27 July 2015.

Subjects

  • European Union
  • Cement
  • Chemicals/hazardous substances
  • Materials
  • REACH
  • In situ concrete/cement
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • 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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