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Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the
colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than
25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colourgenerating layers of
display screens must not contain any cadmium.
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays, switches, and back-light
systems, Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high
doses.
TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than
25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury
is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned
with the display unit, except the back-light system.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards
and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break
down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,
causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent
increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
The relevant TCO’95 requirement; Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be
used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.
*Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within
living organisms.
**Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are
Bio-accumulative.
To obtain complete information on the environmental criteria document,
order from:
TCO Development Unit
SE-114 94 Stockholm
SWEDEN
FAX Number: +46 8 782 92 07
E-mail (Internet): development@tco.se
You may also obtain current information on TCO’95 approved and
labelled products by visiting their website at: http://www.tco-info.com/