"Chrome-6 paint should be used correctly and safely" Interior

Verbeek responded to Nieuwsuur with news from the program. On Sunday, on the basis of internal documents, the program indicated that, despite complaints and questions from staff, the Dutch Air Force still uses paint when the carcinogen contains chromium 6. In the (new) ) Currently used paint by the defense, there is also twice as much chromium 6 as in the old painting, confirmed Verbeek. But painters use a thin layer of paint, so the amount remains the same, he said. According to Verbeek, there is currently no valid alternative, but certified. "If that's the case, we'll use it immediately." According to him, manufacturers must authorize other means. He recognizes that bureaucracy hinders the process.

Chromium-6 carcinogen is used in paint to prevent rust formation. Chromium 6 becomes dangerous only when people remove the paint, for example. Then the particles can come off and fly. Without protection, people can breathe the particles. For example, those who rub an unprotected material and paint with such paint may become ill. The Ministry of Defense had already been forced to offer compensation to the victims among the staff.