It is not Sulphur
Chromates in the workplace
Stephan Effinowicz
Volkan Parlak
Ferdy de Smet
Markus Sommer
The Chromate Experts inform you
All findings and background information on chromate formation
After more than four years of intensive research into the formation of carcinogenic and environmentally toxic chromium (VI) compounds (chromates, in particular calcium chromate (CaCrO4)) when insulating materials containing alkali and/or alkaline earth metals are used, the guidelines provide
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It is not sulfur - chromates in the workplace
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a complete overview of the history and current state of knowledge with scientific studies, examples from practice, comments on occupational and environmental protection, options for prevention (substitution) and also explains health consequences due to conscious or unconscious exposure.
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Please download the guide here or click on the image below
Case study "Chromates in the workplace"
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Data analysis of air measurements in CHP containers;
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Double to almost triple exceedance of the limit values of the breathing air!*
Click here for the analysis.
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* for Germany, France (from 2025) and the Netherlands
CHROMATES IN THE WORKPLACE
Appendices, studies, etc. of the guide for download:
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CAA_02 - Heating equipment structure
CAA_03 - The Role Of Temperature
CAA_05 - The formation of Cr r(VI)
CAA_07 - Morgan Thermal Ceramics
CAA_17 - #PROTEKTO by Kavarmat
CAA_22 - giftiges Chrom Trinkwasser