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European Union Directive 2002/95/EC

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

RoHS CompliantTech-Etch is committed to protecting the environment and complying with the European Directive regarding the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Parts are considered compliant to the RoHS Directive if incidental concentrations of the following substances are below the adopted limits.

Substance Allowable
Maximum Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% by weight
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% by weight
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% by weight
Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) 0.1% by weight
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% by weight
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) 0.1% by weight

Tech-Etch RoHS compliant statements can be found on the packing slip under the Certificate of Compliance.

RoHS status can be pre-determined through the absence or use of the above mentioned substances. For example, a Tin/Lead or Cadmium plated part would not be certified RoHS compliant. Material specifications can be found throughout the web site. Specific RoHS inquiries and requests can be e-mailed to shielding@tech-etch.com. (Use "RoHS Question" in the subject field).


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