The following substances are not contained in the abovementioned NORRES equipment according to the directive:
- Lead
- Mercury
- Cadmium
- Sexavalent chromium
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
The revised Appendix to the Directive specifi es maximum concentrations for the materials contained in a product. The permitted concentrations are 0.01% by weight for cadmium and 0.1% by weight for the other fi ve substances. Brass and copper alloys must not contain more than 4% lead by weight.
The acronym RoHS means “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. A transitional period for manufacturers and industries affected by this Directive was effective until July 1, 2006.
US 8112 
BR 3164 
AU 1485 
CA 1410 
TH 1351 
JP 1226 
SG 1040 
HK 709 
