{"id":5567,"date":"2023-04-30T20:47:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T18:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seefbv.com\/en\/?page_id=5567"},"modified":"2026-09-15T15:12:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:12:24","slug":"chromium-6-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seefbv.com\/en\/chromium-6-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Chromium-6 research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content clearfix\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;85&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; back_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; back_image=&#8221;5677&#8243; overlay_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;80&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; enable_bottom_divider=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_divider_inv=&#8221;waves-opacity&#8221; shape_bottom_invert=&#8221;yes&#8221; shape_bottom_h_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; shape_bottom_height=&#8221;200&#8243; shape_bottom_opacity=&#8221;100&#8243; shape_bottom_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;148056&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; overlay_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; align_mobile=&#8221;align_center_mobile&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;286397&#8243;]Chromium-6 investigation on site[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;156852&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Chromium-6 can be present in old coatings, primers, dust, and in insulation systems or installations that have been exposed to high temperatures for extended periods. To ensure safe working conditions, it is therefore essential to establish with certainty whether and where chromium-6 is present.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">SEEF conducts this assessment on site, covering the entire process from sampling to laboratory analysis, interpretation, and advice at both project and organizational level. Sampling is carried out in accordance with the OGOS-300-TRL guideline to ensure representative and standardized results.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Using a patented analytical method (WO2023219493), SEEF delivers results that are demonstrably more accurate than those obtained with commonly used reference methods, including in challenging matrices such as zinc-containing paint.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fseefbv.com\/en%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;139376&#8243;]Request a quote without obligation[\/vc_button][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;5165&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; shadow=&#8221;yes&#8221; shadow_weight=&#8221;xl&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154352&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;362294&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;169458&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;515200&#8243;]Two forms of chromium-6 research on site[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102024&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;762228&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;5576&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;sixteen-nine&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;755532&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; subheading=&#8221;In old paint, primers, constructions, bridges, but also wooden and concrete parts. Everywhere there is paint, we see in 42% of cases that chromium-6 is present.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;536831&#8243;]Research in existing coatings, paint layers, and dust[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;210248&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chromium-6 can be found in various types of dry paint and coatings, both on metal and non-metal substrates. A good assessment and proper sampling remain essential to understand and limit risks for workers and the environment. We encounter chromium-6 in paint, for example, on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coatings on steel (such as bridges, fences, structures, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Coatings on concrete.<\/li>\n<li>Paint and coatings on wood (such as frames, doors).<\/li>\n<li>Wall paint (both indoors and outdoors).<\/li>\n<li>Paint systems on aluminum (such as frames, airplanes, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fseefbv.com\/en%2Fdocs%2F5-crvi-in-verf-en-coatings%2F|title:5.%20Cr(VI)%20in%20verf%20en%20coatings|target:_blank&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;159820&#8243;]More about Cr(VI) in paint[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;105121&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;5577&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;sixteen-nine&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;113769&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; subheading=&#8221;In insulation and installations where chrome-containing metals react with calcium from insulation and heat, chromium-6 can form, even if no paint is present.&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;820940&#8243;]Research on insulation and high temperature applications[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;208039&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In insulation and installations where chromium-containing metals react with alkali and alkaline earth metals (like calcium in most insulation) and heat, <span class=\"s1\"><b>Cr(VI) can form<\/b><\/span>, even if no paint is present. Think of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gas turbines.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">CHP engines.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Exhausts and heat exchangers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Process installations and steam pipes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Anti-seize, pastes, and lubricants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fseefbv.com\/en%2Fdocs%2Fhet-ontstaan-van-crvi-in-isolatie-bij-hoge-temperaturen%2F|title:2.%20Het%20ontstaan%20van%20Cr(VI)%20in%20isolatie%20bij%20hoge%20temperaturen|target:_blank&#8221; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;644477&#8243;]More about Cr(VI) in insulation[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-wayh&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;109687&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]What does an on-site investigation look like?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243; desktop_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;164208&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For every chromium-6 investigation on site, SEEF follows a fixed, logical procedure. We start with a thorough preliminary study, so it&#8217;s clear what exactly we need to investigate and where the biggest risk lies. Then we take targeted samples on site, which we analyze in our own laboratory. Finally, we translate the results into clear advice and practical measures, so you know exactly what this means for your project and organization.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;5141&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;three-four&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;148099&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;547269&#8243;]Step 1 &#8211; Preliminary research[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;502667&#8243;]SEEF always starts with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysis of drawings, technical documentation, and history.<\/li>\n<li>Assessment of applications (coating, insulation, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Selection of suitable sampling technique.<\/li>\n<li>Demarcation (determining the number of samples).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;5618&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;three-four&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154864&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;851436&#8243;]Step 2 &#8211; Targeted sampling[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;211543&#8243;]Depending on the situation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paint samples.<\/li>\n<li>Swab samples (ASTM D6966-18).<\/li>\n<li>Material samples of insulation.<\/li>\n<li>Samples of anti-seize paste.<\/li>\n<li>TK01 measurements on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;6128&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;three-four&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;101111&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;474018&#8243;]Step 3 &#8211; Analysis in your own laboratory[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;210117&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">SEEF uses:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr xkyrhof x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\">\n<li class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Validated analytical methods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">A unique, patented technology for chromium-6 (WO2023219493).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"x1datfip xzngokm xtlupne\">\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">Qualified personnel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">SEEF operates in accordance with ISO\/IEC 17025 but is not accredited for these specific activities. The accreditation process with the Dutch Accreditation Council (Raad voor Accreditatie) is currently underway.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;4&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;4&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;6130&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;three-four&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;872879&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;202662&#8243;]Step 4 &#8211; Advice and reporting[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;295704&#8243;]You will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear explanation of results.<\/li>\n<li>Risk assessment for activities.<\/li>\n<li>If desired, advice for control measures.<\/li>\n<li>Traceable reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;50&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; el_class=&#8221;inverted-device-order&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;133070&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;900&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;652708&#8243;]Who is on-site chrome-6 research intended for?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;109391&#8243;]Chromium-6 research on-site is relevant for organizations that work with coatings, insulation, or industrial installations and need assurance about the presence of Cr(VI). It helps in the safe execution of work and compliance with laws and regulations. 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This is a legal obligation arising from the risk inventory &amp; evaluation (RI&amp;E) in order to properly assess the risks involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Does SEEF also conduct urgent research?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;d2f8-ab22171567718156496a9-a9c7&#8243;][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;190113&#8243;]Yes, SEEF can also conduct urgent research upon request.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Is research under insulation different from research in coatings?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;91bc-98b5171567718156496a9-a9c7&#8243;][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;177548&#8243;]Yes, these are two different forms of Cr(VI) compounds and require different techniques.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;What standards does SEEF use?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;3ea7-814d171567718156496a9-a9c7&#8243;][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;667466&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x1yc453h x1hpqcdg x1ekroe6 xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 xkyrhof x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw x1tbvfm1 xb72syl x1iew0xx x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\">For its analyses, SEEF uses its own patented method (WO2023219493), developed to measure chromium-6 more accurately than commonly used reference methods, particularly in zinc-containing matrices. 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