HP FP9419 manual Mercury1, CFCs freons, Lead1

Agency Regulatory Notices

Mercury:1

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO ‘99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as there today is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when a mercury-free alternative is available.

CFCs (freons):

The relevant TCO ‘99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead:1

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO ‘99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

1.Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative.

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