RoHS is the acronym used to refer to the European Union (EU) Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
The RoHS directive currently lists 6 materials as being restricted.
| Material | Maximum Concentration |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1% by weightC |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.01% by weight |
| Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-VI) | 0.1% by weight |
| Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) | 0.1% by weight |
| Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) | 0.1% by weight |
Above mentioned chemicals should either be totaly eliminated or should be below maximum concentration level.
Categories Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment Covered By This Directive
Large Household Appliances – Small Household Appliances – IT and Telecommunications Equipment – Consumer Equipment – Lighting Equipment – Electrical and Electronic Tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools) – Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment – Medical Devices (with the exception of all implanted and infected products) – Monitoring and Control Instruments – Automatic Dispensers.
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