Lloyd Hopes | Markus Sommer
Florian Sommer | Mark Cornforth
Mikolaj Pobihuszka | Monika Sommer
Chromate Experts in Germany, Poland
and UK
chromate detection, measurement and lab analysis
We offer on-site investigations to determine whether an object contains chromate (hexavalent chromium compounds). We use a variety of detection methods such as
- the speed test specially developed for our analysis purposes by a Dutch laboratory,
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- by evaluating on-site swab tests, which can be evaluated directly on site in a mobile laboratory or sent to stationary laboratories and evaluated there.
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-by means of air measurements according to legally prescribed methods, e.g. air measurement according to the German "Method for the determination of hexavalent chromium" (DGUV, 213-505) or laboratory evaluations based on the Dutch NEN5617:2022 method.
Cr6 exposure analysis and measures
Chromate exposure analysis
Chromate removal
EURAL code
The exposure study according to NEN689 is a standardized method in the Netherlands for measuring exposure to hazardous substances and other risk factors in the workplace.
As part of the research, your employees' exposure to these substances and risk factors will be examined and measurements will be taken.
We only carry out air measurements in the breathing zone of affected workplaces using devices that are also recommended or specified by the insurance providers and occupational safety authorities as detection methods.
During chromate detection using Cr6 rapid tests, samples are taken from the contaminated object, which can then be analyzed in the laboratory.
Regardless of whether it is a matter of contamination with chromium (VI) compounds due to the use of calcium-containing insulation (calcium chromate, CaCrO4), or steel coatings with chromate-containing paints and/or varnishes, the chromate experts analyse, provide the necessary evidence, but also know how the contaminated (chromate-contaminated) objects must be decontaminated or disposed of.
During air measurements, breathing air is collected over several hours at the workplace to be examined via a filter pump attached to the body, the filter membranes of which are then analyzed in affiliated laboratories.
As experts in the field of hazardous substances, we are aware of the importance of proper and safe disposal of waste and the associated economic interests.
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As chromate experts, we determine the corresponding so-called "EURAL codes" for you, i.e. the exact classification of the waste to be disposed of according to the European waste list.
By using this service from us, you can be assured that the scrap metal can be disposed of in a safe and legal manner.
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Additionally, we provide complete transparency and documentation of the process, giving you complete control and insight into how your waste is disposed of.
