RoHS
(Restriction of Use of  Hazardous Substances)
    *   Initially issued in 2003 by  the European Commission.
    *   Directs the European Union to  enact the Hazardous Substance ban by
July 1,  2006
    *   Max allowed concentrations of  the materials:
Cadmium  0.01%  (100  ppm)
Lead 0.1% (1000  ppm)
Mercury 0.1%  (1000 ppm)
Hex Chrome 0.1%  (1000 ppm)
PBB  0.1%
PBDE  0.1%

Lead is used as a stabilizer in most electroless nickel baths  formulations.
The concentrations of lead are well below the maximum allowable
concentrations, in the bath or in the deposit.

When RoHS are enacted the supplier will be restricted from  intentionally
adding lead to his formulation even if it is below the specified  limits.

Suppliers are well aware of the approaching date. Most suppliers  already
have lead free formulations available. Check with your individual  supplier, to
determine when and if you need to make the  change.



Best  regards

George Milad
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National Accounts Manager  for Technology
Uyemura International Corporation
Technical Center
240  Town LIne Rd
Southington CT 06489
(516) 901 3874 (mobile)
(860)  793-4011 (office)
(860) 793-4020 (fax)

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