EU’s ban on chromate-containing cement reduces contact dermatitis in workers
The European Union’s (EU) prohibition on the use or supply of cement containing >2 ppm of chromate has led to a significant drop in allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) among exposed workers, according to a study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
The study was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the chromate-related directive passed by the EU legislature in 2005. Hexavalent chromate (chromate) in cement is a well-recognised cause of ACD.