48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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7 sections with “Hexavalent chromium”

  • DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.
    As prescribed in 223.7306, use the following clause: Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Homogeneous material means a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different mater…
  • DFARS 223.7305 Authorization and approval.
    …an meet performance requirements. The DoD policy of April 8, 2009, “Minimizing the Use of Hexavalent Chromium,” contains requirements for weighing hexavalent chromium versus substitutes. DoD Program Managers must consider the following fact…
  • DFARS 223.7304 Exceptions.
    …) Legacy systems and their related parts, subsystems, and components that already contain hexavalent chromium. However, alternatives to hexavalent chromium shall be considered by the appropriate official during system modifications, follow-…
  • DFARS 223.7301 Policy.
    In accordance with the DoD policy memorandum of April 8, 2009, Minimizing the Use of Hexavalent Chromium, it is DoD policy to minimize hexavalent chromium (an anti-corrosive) in items acquired by DoD (deliverables and construction material)…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …able Acquisition, and Material Safety. (A) Use the clause at 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, as prescribed in 223.7306. (B) Use the clause at 252.223-7009, Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for…
  • DFARS 223.7303 Prohibition.
    …d that results in a deliverable or construction material containing more than 0.1 percent hexavalent chromium by weight in any homogeneous material in the deliverable or construction material where proven substitutes are available that prov…
  • DFARS 223.7306 Contract clause.
    …en authorized in accordance with 223.7305, use the clause at 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commerc…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.