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Adopted opinions and previous consultations on applications for authorisation
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| 0255-03 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Chrom - Mueller Metallveredelung GmbH | Industrial use of chromium trioxide in the hard chromium coating of complex outer and inner surfaces of firearms auxiliary parts requiring a customised and selective coating technique and subject to thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses, in order to provide wear resistance and barrier properties, as well as post-processing capability and resistance to hot combustion gas erosion. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0255-02 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Chrom - Mueller Metallveredelung GmbH | Industrial use of chromium trioxide in the hard chromium coating of complex outer surfaces of firearm auxiliary parts subject to mechanical, chemical and thermal stress in order to provide optimized sliding properties as well as heat, corrosion and wear resistance properties. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0255-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Chrom - Mueller Metallveredelung GmbH | Industrial use of chromium trioxide for high ratio aspects inside hard chromium coating of firearms barrel bores subject to thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses, in order to provide wear resistance properties, as well as low friction coefficient, hardness, resistance to corrosion and gas erosion properties. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0254-02 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | RATIER-FIGEAC | Industrial use of chromium trioxide for the chromic acid anodizing of aluminium spars as critical surface preparation phase for bonding with aircraft safety critical propeller blades to secure reliable bonding performance and enhance spars corrosion resistance | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0254-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | RATIER-FIGEAC | Industrial use of chromium trioxide for functional chrome plating of aircraft safety critical steel ball screws used in airplane's actuators, to decrease friction ratio, and enhance wear, corrosion, and endurance resistance, enabling targeted service life | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0253-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH | Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of machine components for centrifugal separator and decanter centrifuges | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0252-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Tenneco Automotive Eastern Europe Sp. z o.o. | The use of Chromium Trioxide (EC 215-607-8) by Tenneco Automotive Eastern Europe Sp. z o.o. in the functional chrome plating of shock absorber rods. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0251-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Tenneco Automotive Europe BVBA | The use of Chromium Trioxide (EC 215-607-8) by Tenneco Automotive Europe BVBA in the functional chrome plating of shock absorber rods. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0250-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Tenneco Automotive Ibérica | The use of Chromium Trioxide (EC 215-607-8) by Tenneco Automotive Ibérica S.A in the functional chrome plating of shock absorber rods. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0249-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Monroe Czechia s.r.o. | The use of Chromium Trioxide (EC 215-607-8) by Monroe Czechia s.r.o. in the functional chrome plating of shock absorber rods. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0248-01 | Initial | 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated | - | - | FYSOL SAS [name of applicant in the original application: OCV Chambéry France S.A.S. updated due to a notified legal entity change] | Mixing by the Applicant of a NPnEO-containing epoxy resin, resulting in mixtures containing < 0.1% w/w of NPnEO for the manufacture of glass fiber articles for critical composite helicopter parts, that is exempt from authorisation under REACH Art. 56(6)(a) | Commission decided | Details |
| 0247-01 | Initial | 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated | - | - | Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG | Use of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated as a detergent in the purification of lipidated OspA protein subsequently used for manufacturing of Lyme disease vaccine candidate. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0246-01 | Initial | 2,2'-dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline (MOCA) | 202-918-9 | 101-14-4 | Courbis Synthèse Annovi S.r.l.; Dansk Elastomer A/S; Durlast S.r.l.; Pieffe S.r.l.; Policart S.r.l.; R.B.M. Italia S.r.l.; Tecnocaucho S.A.; Tegea S.r.l.; Optibelt Urethane Belting Ltd.; Productos Salinas S.A.; V.M. SPA | Industrial use of 2,2'-Dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline (MOCA) in the manufacture of hot cast polyurethane products | Commission decided | Details |
| 0245-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | NEWFORM S.P.A. | Electroplating of different types of substrates using Chromium Trioxide to achieve functional surfaces with high durability and a bright or matt silvery appearance for sanitary applications | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0244-02 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | CROMAPLAST S.p.A. | Industrial use of CrO3 in the chrome plating of automotive plastic components | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0244-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | CROMAPLAST S.p.A. | Industrial use of CrO3 in the pre-treatment (etch) in the chrome plating process of automotive plastic components | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0243-01 | Review report | Trichloroethylene | 201-167-4 | 79-01-6 | DOMO Caproleuna GmbH | Industrial use as an extraction solvent for the purification of caprolactam from caprolactam oil | Commission decided | Details |
| 0242-01 | Review report | Trichloroethylene | 201-167-4 | 79-01-6 | Microporous GmbH | Trichloroethylene used as extraction solvent in the manufacture of polyethylene separators for lead-acid batteries | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0241-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 |
Gessi S.p.A. San Marco Rubinetteria S.r.l. |
Use of chromium trioxide for electroplating of metal substrates with the purpose of creating a long-lasting high durability surface with bright look for kitchen and bathroom sanitaryware (functional plating with decorative character) | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0240-01 | Initial | 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated | - | - | Alexion Pharma International Operations Unlimited Company | Industrial use of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated for virus inactivation in the manufacture Andexanet alfa for treatment of adult patients treated with a direct factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding | Commission decided | Details |
| 0239-02 | Initial | 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated | - | - | Prionics Lelystad B.V. | Use as component of buffer solutions to produce antigens (Cell extraction, cell lysis, coating of biological antigens onto articles, inactivation of microorganisms that produce targeted antigen and solvent exchange) and in-process and final Quality Control of antigens intended for use as veterinary and human health laboratory reagents in Scientific Research and Development and In Vitro Diagnostic applications | Commission decided | Details |
| 0239-01 | initial | 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated | - | - | Prionics Lelystad B.V | Use as component of buffer solutions to produce antigens (Cell extraction, cell lysis, coating of biological antigens onto articles, inactivation of microorganisms that produce targeted antigen and solvent exchange) and in-process and final Quality Control of antigens intended for use as veterinary and human health laboratory reagents in Scientific Research and Development and In Vitro Diagnostic applications | Commission decided | Details |
| 0238-01 | initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Hueck-Engraving GmbH & Co.KG | Functional chrome plating of high-quality stainless-steel press plates for the premium wood-based materials industry | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0237-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Carlo Nobili SPA Rubinetterie | Use at industrial site electroplating of different types of substrates to achieve functional surfaces with high durability and a bright or matt silvery appearance for sanitary applications | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0236-01 | Initial | Sodium dichromate | 234-190-3 |
7789-12-0 10588-01-9 |
Robur S.p.A | Use of sodium dichromate as an anticorrosion agent of the carbon steel in sealed circuit of gas absorption appliances up to 1.05% w/w (corresponding to 0.42% w/w as Cr VI) in the refrigerant solution | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0235-01 | Initial | Chromic acid | 231-801-5 | 7738-94-5 | Neoperl GmbH | The use of chromic acid in the functional electroplating of brass-made sanitary articles with the specific purpose of obtaining a final Cr(0) coating that provides a surface with high durability and chemical resistance. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0234-02 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Maschinenfabrik Kaspar Walter GmbH & Co KG | Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of cylinders used in the rotogravure printing and embossing industry. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0234-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Maschinenfabrik Kaspar Walter GmbH & Co KG | Formulation of chromium trioxide-based electrolyte for electroplating process. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0233-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Betz-Chrom GmbH | Chromium trioxide-based functional chrome plating of components with diverse geometries and dimensions, requiring specialized equipment and process knowledge, for applications in demanding industry sectors such as mechanical engineering, metalworking and processing, aerospace, automotive, and medical technology. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0232-01 | Initial | Dichromium tris(chromate) | 246-356-2 | 24613-89-6 | Monroe Czechia s.r.o. | Use of dichromium tris(chromate) in a post-treatment step of the autodeposition coating process of shock absorbers for automotive vehicles. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0231-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Kesseboehmer Beschlagsysteme GmbH&Co.KG | Use of chromium trioxide for decorative/functional application in the furniture, sanitary and automotive sector. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0230-01 | Initial | 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated | - | - | Safran Landing Systems; SOCIETE DE TRAITEMENTS ELECTROLYTIQUES NORMALISES S.T.E.N. | Industrial use of 4-NPnEO as non-reactive surfactant in the sealing product in sulfuric acid anodization process of aluminium alloy parts of aircraft landing gears | Withdrawn | Details |
| 0229-01 | Review report | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Volta Energy Solutions Hungary Kft | Industrial formulation of a chromium trioxide solution below 0.1% w/w concentration for the passivation of copper foil used in the manufacture of Lithium Ion Batteries (LiB) for motorised vehicles | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0228-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Eaton S.R.L; Eaton Automotive Systems sp.zoo | The use of Chromium Trioxide (EC 215-607-8) by Eaton Vehicle Group (Eaton) across two legal entities in the functional chrome plating of engine valves and valve actuation (“lash adjusters”) | Commission decided | Details |
| 0227-01 | Review report | Trichloroethylene | 201-167-4 | 79-01-6 | ROQUETTE Frères | Use as a processing aid in the biotransformation of starch to obtain betacyclodextrin | Commission decided | Details |
| 0226-01 | Initial | 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated | - | - | LETI Pharma, S.L.U. [name of applicant in the original application: Laboratorios LETI, S.L.U. updated due to a notified change of corporate name] | Use of 4-tert-OPnEO in aqueous buffers during the manufacturing process of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (Protein Q) of the veterinary vaccine LetiFend® | Commission decided | Details |
| 0225-02 | Initial | 4,4'-methylenebis[2-chloroaniline] | 202-918-9 | 101-14-4 | Limburgse Urethane Castings NV | Industrial use of 2,2'-Dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline (MOCA) in the manufacture of high-performance polyurethanes specifically for heavy-duty rollers, tensioner pads and spring blocks with high reliability requirements for offshore energy and renewables sectors. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0225-01 | Initial | 4,4'-methylenebis[2-chloroaniline] | 202-918-9 | 101-14-4 | Limburgse Urethane Castings NV | Industrial use of 2,2'-Dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline (MOCA) in the manufacture of high-performance polyurethanes specifically for custom-made rollers with high reliability requirements for steel and aluminium sectors. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0224-01 | Review report | 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) | 203-458-1 | 107-06-2 | EURENCO | Industrial use of 1,2-Dichloroethane as a solvent for the synthesis of Polyepichlorohydrin used as a precursor in the production of Glycidyl Azide Polymer, an oligomer with hydroxyl terminations used to increase the energetic performance of propellants and explosives. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0223-01 | Review report | 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) | 203-458-1 | 107-06-2 | Lanxess Deutschland GmbH | Industrial use as a swelling agent during the sulphonation reaction of polystyrene-divinylbenzene copolymer beads in the manufacturing of strong acid cation exchange resins. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0222-01 | Review report | Sodium dichromate | 234-190-3 |
7789-12-0 10588-01-9 |
Gruppo Colle.S.r.l. | Use of Sodium dichromate as mordant in wool dyeing with dark colours. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0221-02 | Initial | Sodium dichromate | 234-190-3 |
7789-12-0 10588-01-9 |
U. S. Steel Košice, s.r.o. | Use of Sodium Dichromate for Passivation of Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP). | Commission decided | Details |
| 0221-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | U. S. Steel Košice, s.r.o. | Use of Chromium (VI) Trioxide for Passivation of Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP). | Commission decided | Details |
| 0220-02 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | SRG Global Ibi, S.L. | Functional chrome plating with decorative character for transportation applications. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0220-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | SRG Global Ibi, S.L. | Chromium trioxide-based etching as pre-treatment step for electroplating of plastics for transportation applications. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0219-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | Husqvarna AB | Industrial use of a mixture containing Chromium Trioxide in functional chrome plating of the saw chain cutter links in order to meet stay sharp and durability requirements for use with chainsaws. | Commission decided | Details |
| 0218-02 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | DOURECA - Produtos Plásticos, Lda. | Industrial use of chromium trioxide to create a long-lasting and high durability chromium decorative surface on plastic substrates in the electroplating process for automotive applications. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0218-01 | Initial | Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | 1333-82-0 | DOURECA - Produtos Plásticos, Lda. | Industrial use of hexavalent chromium trioxide for a pre-treatment step (etching) in the electroplating process for automotive applications. | Opinions adopted | Details |
| 0217-02 | Initial | Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether | 203-924-4 | 111-96-6 | Acton Technologies Limited | Use of bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (diglyme) as a carrier solvent in the application of sodium naphthalide etchant for fluoropolymer surface modification whilst preserving article structural integrity (downstream user processes) | Commission decided | Details |
| 0217-01 | Initial | Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether | 203-924-4 | 111-96-6 | Acton Technologies Limited | Use of bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (diglyme) as a carrier solvent in the formulation and subsequent application of sodium naphthalide etchant for fluoropolymer surface modification whilst preserving article structural integrity (in-house processes) | Commission decided | Details |