NKK Switches’ Compliance with EU-RoHS
26.04.2019
NKK Switches’ Compliance with EU-RoHS Environmental Standards & Substances
All Series
NKK Switches has been compliant with the environmental standards of the EU-RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) with respect to the six substances: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyl and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether, which was effective July 21, 2011. Furthermore, NKK has been working on compliance related to EU-RoHS directive (2015/863/EU) regarding Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate, Butyl Benzyl Phthalate, Dibutyl Phthalate and Diisobutyl Phthalate, added on June 4, 2015.
We will continue to be environmentally conscious and meticulous, actively pursuing ways we can reduce harmful
substances and providing eco-friendly products. We are grateful for our valued customers who have put their trust
in us over the decades, and we are committed to not only provide outstanding quality and services, but to continue supplying environmentally safe products.
| Substance | Maximum Level |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 1000 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | 1000 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 100 ppm |
| Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) | 1000 ppm |
| Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) | 1000 ppm |
| Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) | 1000 ppm |
| Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) | 1000 ppm |
| Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) | 1000 ppm |
| Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) | 1000 ppm |
| Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) | 1000 ppm |
Notes
• This Change Notice indicates that none of the listed substances regulated by the current EU-RoHS Directive
2015/863/EU exceeds the levels specified in the directive with the exemptions.
• The CE marking applies to electrical equipment rather than to components installed into the equipment. (The
marking signifies that products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA) have been determined to meet high
safety, health and environmental protection requirements, and is recognized worldwide.
Effective Date
This change for the production of all standard switches and accessories will be effective July 22, 2019.
Contact No.352 (NKK Switches’ Compliance with EU-RoHS)[PDF]