Cookson Electronics Launches Zero Halogen Initiative
18 June 2008
Cookson Electronics is launching its Zero halogen initiative for its Alpha branded products to assist electronics assemblers on the selection of materials that have either Zero halogen content or only trace levels based on published industry standards.
According to Cookson, concerns are increasing among assemblers who want to limit the potentially negative environmental and human health impact of halogens used in their products. The by-products of the incomplete combustion of circuit boards and electronic products that contain halogens can include: dioxin and furan-like compounds and acidic or corrosive gasses. This potential toxicity issue is the reason why many companies are implementing controls to limit or eliminate halogens from their products.
“Halogenated compounds can be found in printed circuit boards, solder masks, mold compounds, connectors and other products often found in electronic products,” said Bruce Moloznik, VP Global Marketing, Cookson Electronics. “Given the rising concern regarding the potential human health and environmental dangers posed by halogens, we have initiated an ongoing process to certify Alpha products that have zero halogen content and those considered halogen free according to published IPC, IEC and JPCA standards.”
