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Eective Date
This change for the production of all standard switches and accessories will be eective July 22, 2019.
Change Notice
Contact No. 352
715-1 Unane, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi, 213-8553 Japan TEL: +81 44 813 8001 FAX: +81 44 813 8031
https://www.nkk.com E-mail: nkkswitches@nkkswitches.co.jp
NKK Switches’ Compliance with EU-RoHS
Environmental Standards & Substances
Notes
• This Change Notice indicates that none of the listed substances regulated by the current EU-RoHS Directive
2015/863/EU exceeds the levels specied in the directive with the exemptions.
• The CE marking applies to electrical equipment rather than to components installed into the equipment. (The
marking signies 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.)
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 eective 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 (Cr
6+
) 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
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