While both RoHS and REACH aim to reduce the use of hazardous substances, REACH is a comprehensive chemicals regulation covering the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of a large number of substances. RoHS, by comparison, is product‑specific and limits only ten substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Our Eco-Commitment Statement
The Armoloy Corporation actively demonstrates environmental stewardship by reducing waste and meeting local, state, and federal environmental regulations. We strictly follow RoHS and REACH standards. Our corporate laboratory drives ongoing research to minimize our carbon footprint and enhance sustainability. We constantly innovate to ensure that our safety and environmental standards are continuously improving, benefiting both our employees and the communities we serve. Armoloy prides itself on a firm commitment to responsible practices and forward-thinking environmental conservation.
What Does RoHS and REACH Compliance Mean to Us and Our partners?
RoHS is a European Union standard for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment to protect public health and the environment. The Armoloy Corporation is dedicated to serving its partners by providing finishing and coating solutions that meet environmental regulations in every corner of the globe where business is conducted.
REACH is a European Union regulation and is the acronym for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. REACH standards are in place for and must be met to provide a high level of protection for human health and the environment from the use of industrial chemicals.
RoHS and REACH Compliance
Here at Armoloy, we understand how challenging it can be to comply with every government regulation and restriction. We also know how tedious it is to read through each regulation, let alone fully understand it. That’s why you can contact us with your compliance concerns. If we can’t solve the issue, we’ll connect you with someone who can.
How Our Durable Coatings Help the Environment
Our wide range of coating options helps metal parts and components worldwide minimize waste, reduce energy use, and lower emissions. Our industry-leading coatings, including thin dense chrome, further support environmental sustainability by enabling companies around the world to extend the lifespan of components, reducing the need for frequent replacement while maintaining long-term performance.
One of the ways we help protect the environment is through our thin dense chrome application process. This process produces zero-valent chromium metal, which is neither water-soluble nor reactive in air. Additionally, this zero-valent chromium cannot be converted into the more hazardous hexavalent chromium under naturally occurring conditions, making our thin dense chrome plating essentially harmless.
Crafting a Better Future One Step at a Time
Whether it be thin dense chrome (TDC) plating, nickel coating services, chrome plating on aluminum, diamond chrome coating, or any other of the many coating solutions available, Armoloy is committed to following all sustainability standards in the industry today, tomorrow, and every day that we can in the future. Armoloy prides itself on a commitment to responsible practices and forward-thinking environmental conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
We follow REACH not only to protect the environment and ensure the safety of our workers, but also to enable us to sell our coatings globally.
Yes and no. Most chrome coatings are derived from Cr6, which is inherently toxic. However, by strictly following OSHA requirements, we ensure that no harmful fumes reach our workers, customers, or anyone else during the coating process. Additionally, the end product of Armoloy’s chrome coating, zero-valent chromium metal, is neither water-soluble nor reactive in air. Furthermore, this zero-valent chromium cannot be converted into the much more hazardous hexavalent chromium under natural environmental conditions, making it essentially harmless. So, while chrome coatings can be toxic, Armoloy’s chrome coatings are not.
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