WATERBURY, Conn., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacDermid
Enthone Industrial Solutions announced the company is actively
supporting its customers in complying with the upcoming
restrictions on chromium (VI) substances for use in decorative
plating applications set by the European Chemicals Agency
(ECHA).
The European Union Commission has been mandated to develop an
Annex XV dossier to fully ban chromium (VI) substances under REACH.
It is recommended that companies begin their preparations now,
ahead of the 2026 deadline. In response to the mandate, MacDermid
Enthone issued a communication to customers and partners outlining
the proposed timeline to assist applicators in planning for their
transition from hexavalent chromium processes to chromium (VI) free
technologies.
"The transition to REACH compliance will pose opportunities and
challenges for the industry," says Bob
Geissler, Vice President, Europe at MacDermid Enthone. "As a leader in
sustainable solutions for surface finishing, MacDermid Enthone
stands ready to partner with customers, delivering
production-proven technological solutions to support applicators
across Europe, and around the
world, in a successful transition."
MacDermid Enthone communicated the following timeline to
customers:
- October 2023: Mandate to ECHA,
requesting the development of Annex XV dossier with a view to
restrict Cr(VI) substances under REACH
- October 2024: ECHA to finalize
Annex XV dossier, RAC and SEAC do the conformity check and develop
their opinion
- October 2025: RAC and SEAC
finalize and adopt final opinions about dossier, restriction scope
and derogations Then, three-month scrutiny period for EU Commission
starts
- February 2026: Scrutiny period is
over for EU Commission to decide if the restriction proposal can be
adopted by the Commission and Member States
- End of 2026: Adoption of hexavalent chrome restriction by EU
Commission - Restriction with temporary derogations will become
effective (estimated, not confirmed), Hex-Chrome will no longer be
authorized, with no individual exceptions
MacDermid Enthone offers a complete solution for REACH-compliant
chromium electroplating of plastics. To learn more, visit
industrial.macdermidenthone.com.
About MacDermid Enthone Industrial
Solutions:
Established in 1922, MacDermid Enthone Inc.,
operating as MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, stands as a
global leader, specializing in the manufacture of chemical
compounds catering to all facets of surface finishing applications.
Their product portfolio includes innovative solutions designed to
meet the evolving demands of the dynamic surface finishing industry
and ever-changing customer requirements, with a strong focus on
sustainable technologies and enhanced technical support. MacDermid
Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a business unit of Element
Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), a diversified specialty chemicals
company serving a broad spectrum of industries with innovative
solutions that enhance everyday products. For more information,
please visit MacDermidEnthone.com.
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