Rohs/Weee - Vertiv VP8641 Manual

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3.1.5.4. ROHS/W EEE
WEEE stands for Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment. W EEE 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:
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Lead (Pb): < 1000 ppm
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Mercury (Hg): < 100 ppm
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Cadmium (Cd): < 100 ppm
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Hexavalent Chromium: (Cr VI) < 1000 ppm
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Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): < 1000 ppm
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Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): < 1000 ppm
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Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
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Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
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Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
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Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm
See product label for RoHS/WEEE compliance marks.
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