Mat Inspired Chromium-6 Detection Test Kit TK11
Chrome 6 Test Kit - TK11
Mat Inspired Chromium-6 Detection Test Kit (TK11) MAT Inspired, For Paint Layers, Coatings, Surface Contamination & Dust Particles
Chromium-6 (Hexavalent Chromium) is a serious health and environmental hazard commonly found in industrial paints, coatings, surface treatments and stainless steel alloys which have been exposed to high temperatures. The TK11 Chromium-6 Detection Test Kit provides a fast, reliable, and safe method for identifying the presence of Chromium-6 in paint layers, coatings, surface contamination, dust particles, and other materials, giving you the confidence to protect your workforce and remain compliant.
Each kit contains 25 test swabs, a test sample, a user manual, and a Safety Data Sheet.
Suitable for use across a wide range of industries, including Marine, Aviation, Biomass, Leather, Chrome Plating, and high-temperature environments such as CHP plants.
How to Use the TK11 Test Kit
The TK11 is straightforward to use and requires no specialist training:
- Moisten the tip of the test swab
- Rub the moistened end firmly onto the surface or material to be tested
- Observe the colour change:
- Light orange no Chromium-6 detected
- Red/purple Chromium-6 is present
This colour reaction is specific to Chromium-6 (VI) and will not occur with harmless forms of chromium such as Chromium-3 (III), ensuring accurate and dependable results.
Downloads:
Test Kit Specification & Instructions For Use
About Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium-6)
What is Hexavalent Chromium? Hexavalent Chromium, also referred to as Chromium(VI), Chrome(VI), or Cr(VI), is a highly toxic form of chromium that poses significant risks to human health and the environment.
Where is Chromium-6 Found? Chromium-6 compounds, including Chromium(VI) Oxide, Zinc Chromate, Lead Chromate, and Strontium Chromate, have been widely used in the paint and metals industries for their anti-corrosion properties. They are commonly found in primers and protective coatings applied to steel and aluminium structures, including trains, aircraft, and military vehicles.
Chromium-6 may also be present on stainless steel surfaces that have been exposed to high temperatures in combination with anti-seize pastes, insulation materials, or certain alkali earth metals. As a result, components such as gas turbine and engine parts may carry Chromium-6 contamination.
Health Risks The greatest health risks arise when Chromium-6-containing coatings or paint layers are disturbed through sanding, blasting, grinding, or welding, or when heated stainless steel components with Chromium-6 residues are repaired. These processes can release fine dust or fumes containing Chromium-6, which may be inhaled or come into contact with the skin, leading to serious long-term health effects and environmental harm.
Chromium 6 Resources:
Chrome-6 Knowledge Centre - EcoPro-Solutions