RoHS Compliance

RoHS symbol The new RoHS and WEEE European Directives introduce new environmental responsibilities for electrical and electronics equipment manufactures. The RoHS (Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances) directive, part of the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, is due to come into force on 1st July 2006.

The RoHS directive effectively bans the use of certain chemicals, these are defined as:

Lead
Cadmium
Mercury
Hexavalent Chromium
Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB) - flame retardant
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) - flame retardant (including Deca BDE)

Please click on the link below to view full RoHS compliant products listing.

RoHS status list by product part number. PDF File 18-12-06