INCERTEC provides RoHS compliant finishes. The RoHS directive aims to restrict certain dangerous substances commonly used in electronic and electronic equipment. RoHS is also related to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, developed as part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of large amounts of toxic e-waste through setting the collection, recycling, and recovery targets for electrical goods.
what substances are tested for with RoHS Compliant components?
Any RoHS compliant component is tested for the presence of
Lead (Pb)
Cadmium (Cd)
Mercury (Hg)
Hexavalent chromium (Hex-Cr)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
What is allowed for RoHS Compliance?
For Cadmium and Hexavalent chromium, there must be less than 0.01% of the substance by weight at raw homogeneous materials level. Lead, PBB, and PBDE must be no more than 0.1% of the material when calculated by weight at raw homogeneous materials. Any RoHS compliant component must have 100 ppm or less of mercury and the mercury must not have been intentionally added to the component. However, some military and medical equipment may be exempt from RoHS compliance.
INCERTEC finishes available for ROHS compliance
Anodize
Copper
Electroless Nickel
Electrolytic Nickel
Gold
Silver
Tin
Bismuth Tin
Zinc Nickel
Passivate
Chromate Conversion*
Electropolish
*Note that the availability of RoHS Compliance for chromate conversion treatment is dependent on spec requirements and type of chromate.
Please identify your need for RoHS compliance on your orders and we will likewise note compliance on our material certification. Such certification will be stamped to identify the products as RoHS compliant.
INCERTEC Environmental Policy
As a metal finisher INCERTEC is committed to regulatory compliance, continual improvement and prevention of pollution to ensure that we are doing our part in protecting the environment.