Space Chromate Task Force concludes REACH authorisation dossier development for chromium trioxide

The Space Chromate Task Force (STF) has concluded “Phase 2” of its activities: A joint Analysis of Alternatives and Socio-Economic Analysis Report for the use of chromium trioxide in chromic (or chemical) conversion coating (CCC) and the repair or maintenance of such coating on aluminium alloy parts used in launchers and space vehicles (“STF dossier”).

The authorisation decision by the European Commission is expected in the course of 2017.

A separate application for authorisation based on the STF dossier (“Phase 3”) is therefore currently not envisaged by STF. It would also require addition of a Chemical Safety Report. 

STF is an initiative of several companies from the European space industry to collaborate on the issue of mission-critical uses of Chromium VI substances for the purpose of compliance with the EU chemicals legislation REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006).Key space industry participants include: Airbus Defence, Airbus Defence and Space, Aerospace Propulsion Products, Avio, Europropulsion, Herakles, OHB system AG, Ruag Space.

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• Source: ASD Aerospace Press Release 23.5.2016