REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is the EU regulation for chemical registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction. chromium oxide green (Cr₂O₃), as a Cr(III) compound, is not classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) and can be legally sold and used in the EU market.
REACH Regulation of chromium oxide green
Regulatory Aspect chromium oxide green Status Explanation SVHC List ❌ Not Listed Not a Substance of Very High Concern Annex XVII Restrictions Not Applicable No usage restrictions Annex XIV Authorization Not Applicable No authorization required Registration Requirement ✅ Required Registration required for ≥1 ton annual production
Key Distinction: Cr(III) vs Cr(VI)
REACH imposes strict restrictions on hexavalent chromium compounds, but trivalent chromium (Cr³⁺) compounds are not restricted:
- Lead Chromate (PbCrO₄) — On SVHC list, restricted
- Sodium Dichromate (Na₂Cr₂O₇) — On SVHC list, restricted
- Chromic Acid (H₂CrO₄) — On SVHC list, restricted
- chromium oxide green (Cr₂O₃) — ✅ Not on SVHC list, normal use permitted
VerdeChrome® REACH Compliance
VerdeChrome® products meet EU market access requirements:
- ✅ Cr(III) compound, non-SVHC substance
- ✅ REACH compliance declaration (DoC) provided
- ✅ Safety Data Sheet (SDS) complies with EU standards
- ✅ Classification and labeling comply with CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008)
- ✅ Low hazard classification: no significant health or environmental hazards
CLP Classification (EU Chemical Classification and Labeling)
chromium oxide green classification under CLP Regulation:
Hazard Type Classification Label Elements Acute Toxicity Not Classified No label required Skin Irritation Not Classified No label required Eye Irritation Not Classified No label required Mutagenicity Not Classified No label required Carcinogenicity Not Classified No label required
EU Export Support
We provide complete compliance documentation for EU customers:
- REACH Compliance Declaration (Declaration of Compliance)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS, EU format)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Third-party test reports (heavy metals, hexavalent chromium, etc.)
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Reference Regulations: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
