✔ RoHS Guide

Halogen-Free and RoHS Compliance

IEC 612-49-2-21 <900 ppm maximum chlorine (Cl) <900 ppm maximum bromine (Br) <1500 ppm maximum total Cl + Br <1000 ppm max Antimony (Sb) In regards to �Halogen Content�, we are specifically talking about Chlorine, Fluorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine elements which have been commonly used in the production of electronics and plastics such as PVC and Teflon. During manufacturing processes, halogens have often been added to components to make them withstand high temperatures and to be flame-retardant, but they are salt-forming compounds which are highly reactive and have low melting points: �Chlorine: Commonly used as a bleach and disinfectant for cleaning pools, it is also used in electronic components and can cause serious problems if ignited, creating a poisonous gas. �Fluorine: Like chlorine is a gas, but it is more reactive and used in refrigerants, aerosol sprays and rocket fuels (as well as toothpaste). �Iodine: This solid is added to halogen lamps to extend the life of a filament. �Bromine: This fluid is used for flame-proofing, pesticides and dyes. �Astatines: Another solid and somewhat like Iodine, this material has no practical uses right now since it highly unstable and radioactive.