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Dangerous substances in components

Dangerous substances (as defined by the German regulation “Gefahrstoffverordnung”) are only

used in our production and to an extent where the state of the art leaves us no alternative. Wherever

possible, we replace them by materials with safe characteristics. Where this is not possible, special

staff entrusted with environmental protection and supervision of noxious materials monitor strict ad-

herence to relevant laws and regulations in each of our factories.

As part of these efforts to manufacture our products without using dangerous substances as far as

possible, we can guarantee for all components presented in this data book that they do not contain

the following materials and compounds:

– acryl nitrile

– aliphatic chlorinated organic componds

– arsenic compounds

– asbestos

– lead carbonate and lead sulphide

– halogenated dioxines and furanes

– cadmium

– chlorinated fluorocarbons (CFC),

nor are they used in component manufacture.

Others,

– formaldehyde

– pentachlorophenol (PCB)

– polychlorinated biphenyles (PCB)

– polychlorinated terphenyles (PCT)

– mercury compounds

– creosote

– ugilec and DBBT (PCB substitutes)

– organic tin compounds

– vinyl chloride

may be used in manufacture but the components do not contain these.

The packaging of our components is generally suitable for ESD areas and free of pollutants. Full

details are available from our sales offices.

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Disposal

In the light of the facts stated above on the topic of dangerous substances, all components present-

ed in this book can be disposed of without problems. Most of our components will be accepted by

the respective electronic scrap recycling companies for material recycling and/or thermal decom-

positon. Of course the corresponding local regulations must be observed.

General Technical Information

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