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RoHS
Compliance FAQ
What is RoHS?
RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as
Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of
specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All
applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS
compliance. For the complete directive, see
Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament.
What are the restricted
materials mandated under RoHS?
The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd),
hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
Why is RoHS compliance
important?
The restricted materials are hazardous to the environment and pollute landfills,
and are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and
recycling.
How are products tested
for RoHS compliance?
Portable RoHS analyzers, also known as X-ray fluorescence or XRF metal
analyzers, are used for screening and verification of RoHS compliance.
Which companies are
affected by the RoHS Directive?
Any business that sells applicable electronic products, sub-assemblies or
components directly to EU countries, or sells to resellers, distributors or
integrators that in turn sell products to EU countries, is impacted if they
utilize any of the restricted materials.
What is WEEE?
WEEE is the acronym for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment. WEEE,
also known as Directive 2002/96/EC, mandates the treatment, recovery and
recycling of electric and electronic equipment. All applicable products in the
EU market after August 13, 2006 must pass WEEE compliance and carry the
"Wheelie Bin" sticker. For the complete directive, see
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament.
How are RoHS and WEE
related?
WEEE compliance aims to encourage the design of electronic products with
environmentally-safe recycling and recovery in mind. RoHS compliance dovetails
into WEEE by reducing the amount of hazardous chemicals used in electronic
manufacture.
Kester RoHS Sn96.5 Solder Info
Kester 2331-ZX Flux Pen.pdf
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