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RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
RoHS is a European Directive (2002/95/EC) which restricts the use of specific heavy metals and flame retardants in electrical and electronic equipment.
The RoHS restrictions are as follows:
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Heavy Metals
Lead
Mercury
Cadmium
Hexavalent Chromium |
Flame Retardants
PBB Polybrominated Biphenyls
PBDE Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether |
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Limits for all Heavy Metals & Flame Retardants EXCEPT Cadmium:
Maximum Permitted Concentration of 0.1% or 1000 ppm (parts per Million) by weight of Homogenous Material |
Limits for Cadmium:
Maximum Permitted Concentration of 0.01% or 100 ppm (parts per Million) by weight of Homogenous Material |
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What is ppm (parts per million)?
Denotes the amount of a given substance in a total amount of 1,000,000 regardless of the units of measure used as long as they are the same. E.g. 1 milligram per kilogram. 1 part in 106. |
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What does “Homogenous material” mean?
Homogenous material refers to any single substance that could NOT (theoretically) be separated mechanically and is “of uniform composition throughout.” Examples aside from plastics would be ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins and coatings. | |
But you sell PVC and polymer films, not electronics
Correct. But our films often find their way into parts used to build electronics and is considered a homogenous material.
Is RoHS and REACH the same thing?
No, they’re not, though both are European directives.
REACH restricts chemicals and substances beyond those identified under RoHS and is far broader in scope. RoHS requirements are specific to homogenous materials used in electronics and electrical parts, while REACH is not use-specific.
PVC Tech Corp and RoHS
We offer a variety of materials compliant to the EU RoHS with certifications traceable to our manufacturers.
This summary is non-legally binding. It has been published as an overview of the subject headed for purposes of summary review and does not replace the obligation of individual companies to identify, review and understand the subject and/or regulations discussed and its implications on their organization.
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