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OSHA Chrome Standard

Rule Summary

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has lowered the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for hexavalent chrome from 52 µg/m3 to 5 µg/m3 as an 8-hour time-weighted average.

U.S. suppliers and processors may be affected if they perform any of the following operations:.

  • Spray-coating of chromated primers
  • Tankline operations
  • Stripping and sanding of chromated parts
  • Application of chromated sealants
  • Application of chromated conversion coatings
  • Welding of stainless steel or other chrome alloys
  • Plant maintenance

Important Dates

(For OSHA states only. States with "State Plans" may have revised compliance dates.)

  • Published in Federal Register
    • February 28, 2006
  • Standard goes into effect
    • May 30, 2006
  • Start-up date for all provisions except engineering controls
    • November 26, 2006
    • May 30, 2007 (for employers with fewer than 20 employees)
  • Start-up date for engineering controls
    • May 31, 2010

Non-Chrome Alternatives

(Boeing has approved non-chrome materials and processes as options within certain BMS and BAC specifications).

Information and Contacts

Supplier Environmental Website

Your Boeing Buyer can obtain additional information from spec custodians and technical experts. If applicable, your Boeing Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) Field Rep also has access to these contacts. Contact the chemical manufacturer for pricing information and help identifying your local distributors.

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