There are currently two directives which affect zinc plated components, The End of Life Vehicle directive and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive. Both of these prohibit the use of hexavalent chromium which traditionally is used in the passivates for zinc.

We have available several alternative coatings which meet these new European requirements; for further details click on:

	The End of Life Vehicle directive
	Hexavalent Chromium Passivates, the alternatives