Since when did brass not contain copper as a major constituent?

Brian

Kim Rappard wrote:
> Our product has an electronic controller, in some instances we use brass
> nuts and washers for terminating from our loom to various electrical
> circuits such as elements.
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> The (RoHS) directive States “Lead as an alloying element in steel
> containing up to 0,35 % lead by
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> weight, aluminium containing up to 0,4 % lead by weight and as a copper
> alloy containing up to 4 % lead by weight”
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> Brass is not covered in the directive!
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> Brass usually contains lead for machining.
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> Does this mean we are unable to use brass as an electrical conductor?
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