Chapter 1 - Product Specifications 19
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GM1118 Watchdog 100 Instruction Manual
RoHS/WEEE
WEEE stands for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment. WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC mandates the treatment, recovery and recycling of electric and electronic
equipment (90% ends up in landfills). All applicable products in the EU market must pass
WEEE compliance and carry the "Wheelie Bin" sticker.
RoHS, also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS,
also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the
use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable
products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. RoHS impacts
the entire electronics industry and many electrical products as well.
RoHS specifies maximum levels for the following six restricted materials:
· Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
· Mercury (Hg): < 100 ppm
· Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
· Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI) < 1000 ppm
· Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
· Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
· Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
· Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
· Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
· Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm
See product label for RoHS/WEEE compliance marks.
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