RoHS

Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) Directive

RoHS is an European directive imposing restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It is meant to reduce health and environmental risks by restricting the use of listed substances in electronic components. Unless an exception applies, the concentration thresholds should not be exceeded for the following:
 

  • Cadmium and cadmium compounds
 Cd < 100 ppm <0.01%
  • Hexavalent chromium             
 Cr6+ <1000 ppm <0.1%
  • Mercury or mercury compounds
 Hg <100 ppm <0.01%
  • Lead or lead compounds
 Pb <1000 ppm <0.1%
  • PolyBrominated DiphenylEthers
 PBDEs <1000 ppm <0.1%
  • PolyBrominated Biphenyls
 PBBs <1000 ppm <0.1%

 

These thresholds apply to any homogenous materials or component that cannot be mechanically disjointed such as wires, plastics, solders, or alloys.

Download the current MG Chemicals RoHS 2 (Directive 2011/65/EU) compliance declaration.