Chromium (VI) and cement - European test method for chromium (VI) content of cement

Fact Sheet 10.6

MPA Cement, 2015
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Abstract

Presents background to the development of the European test method for chromium (VI) content of cement and defines the status and principles of the test method BS EN 196-10. Also considers modification of this method for use with cement-containing preparations/formulations, as well as health and safety.

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Taylor, M. G.

History

Document no.: ST/FS/10.6. First published as: BCA FAS 10.6 Chromium (VI) legislation for cement. European test method for chromium (VI) content of cement, 2006. Revision 5 - published by MPAC: 25 March 2013. Revision 6 - published 27 July 2015.

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  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Chemicals/hazardous substances
  • Concrete testing
  • In situ concrete/cement
  • Law/legislation
  • REACH
  • Materials

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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