rocesses. Flame retardants have been
ound in human blood and researchers
oetus development may occur
TCO’99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contai
lame retardants with organically bound chlorine and bromine. Flame retardants are allowed i
ound in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages th
TCO’99 requirement permits the inclusion o
lead since no replacement has yet been developed
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color generating layers o
TCO’99 requirement states that batteries, the color generating layers o
ectronics components must not contain any ca
ercury**
Mercury is sometimes
ound in batteries, relays and switches, Mercury damages the nervous syste
TCO’99 requirement states t
atteries may not contain any Mercury. It a
mercury is present in any o
the electrical or electronics components associated with the display unit
reons) are sometimes used
or washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone an
thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth o
ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks o
skin cancer (malignant melanoma)
The relevant TCO’99 requirement; Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manu
the product or its packaging
ined as substances which accumulate within living organisms
ormation on the environmental criteria document, order
opment Unit
SE-114 94 Stoc
opment@tco.se
You may also obtain current in
ormation on TCO’99 approved and labelled products by
visiting t
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