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Material Characterizations for Compliance with EU Regulations on RoHS

3 - 5 The flowchart is based on the EU administrative test method that was originally proposed by
Material Characterizations for Compliance with EU Regulations on RoHS Non-Destructive Simultaneous Screening & Measurements for the six substances the JBCE (Japan Business Council in Europe) in 2003 to the EU for the public administration of

6 - 9 testing the six substances regulated under RoHS.
Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer EDX

10 - 11 • Effect of clarifications to applicable exemption status of restricted brominated flame retardants
Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer WDX • Clarification of criteria when evaluating by bromine content in brominated flame retardants
Since RoHS is subject to Article 95 of the EU Treaty, lobbying to harmonize content inspection methods
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Optical Emission Spectrometer OES among all EU member countries continues. However, with little progress from the EU itself, the IEC is
considering standardizing inspection methods.
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Electron Probe Micro Analyser EPMA

20 - 23 Regulated Substances and
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer XPS EDX EDX EDX maximum Allowable Concentration ELV RoHS Remarks
Levels (Threshold Values)
Cd, Pb, Hg 300ppm>Br Br30000ppm
24 - 26 Total Br Total Cr
Scanning Probe Microscope SPM Yes Cd<100ppm No Cadmium (Cd) 100ppm 100ppm • Of the 6 substances regulated by RoHs, the applicable
exemption status of deca-BDE was decided.
Pb, Hg<1000ppm (PBB/PBDE) Cr<1000ppm (October 15, 2005)
27 - 29 Lead (Pb) 1000ppm 1000ppm • Threshold values were decided by the committee.
X-Ray Diffractometer XRD 300ppmBr<30000ppm ELV (June 29, 2002) and RoHs (August 29, 2002) and RoHs.
(August 19, 2005)
Mercury (Hg) 1000ppm 1000ppm • The threshold value denominator for both ELV and RoHs is
“homogeneous material”, but this has not been clearly
defined. Therefore, separate guidance notes to provide
No Yes Hexavalent Chromium (Cr 6+ ) 1000ppm 1000ppm clarification for RoHs are expected.
• Board decision regarding ELV appendix II revision
OK Failed OK Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Exempt 1000ppm (September 30, 2005) eliminated the ELV prerequisite
prohibiting intentional use, Currently, RoHs does not have
Yes No regulations prohibiting intentional use.
OK Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Exempt 1000ppm • Be aware that both ELV and RoHs include definitions of
(PBDE) applicable exemption status.
Confirmation analysis performed
when necessary FTIR
No PBB, PBDE? Three Screening Analysis Kits are available to suit NEW
different applications.
Yes UV

Yes Selective measurement of RoHS Screening Analysis Kit
6+
Cr using diphenylcarbazide method Kit for screening cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, and bromine. Polyethylene samples containing these five elements are
supplied in the kit for instrument management.
Failed Cr <1000ppm
6+
RoHS and Halogen Screening Analysis Kit
No In addition to cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, and bromine, this kit also supports the screening of chlorine in plastics.
ICP-AES/MS, AA Yes No Polyethylene samples containing these six elements are supplied in the kit for instrument management.
Precise measurement of GCMS
Cd, Pb and Hg Precise measurement of RoHS, Halogen, and Antimony Screening Analysis Kit
Cd<100ppm PBB and PBDE Failed In addition to cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, and bromine, this kit also supports the screening of chlorine and antimony
Pb, Hg<1000ppm PBB, PBDE<1000ppm in plastics. Polyethylene samples containing these seven elements are supplied in the kit for instrument management.

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