The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU, amended by (EU) 2015/863, restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The 10 restricted substances are: lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).
While protective cases are not directly electrical equipment, they are often used to transport electronics (drones, instruments, medical devices). EU importers require ROHS compliance for cases carrying electrical equipment. Many procurement agencies (US DoD, UK MoD, EU public sector) also require ROHS regardless of destination.
Testing was performed by SGS using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry and ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy) for quantitative analysis. Sample preparation: case material was homogenized and dissolved in acid for elemental analysis.
| Substance | Limit (ppm) | Detected (ppm) | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 1000 | <5 | ✓ |
| Mercury (Hg) | 1000 | <2 | ✓ |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 100 | <1 | ✓ |
| Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) | 1000 | <5 | ✓ |
| PBB / PBDE | 1000 | <10 | ✓ |
| DEHP / BBP / DBP / DIBP | 1000 | <50 | ✓ |
SGS Test Report SHHL2408045678CCD, dated 2024-08-20. The certificate is valid for 3 years; the next test is due by 2027-08. All raw materials (PP, ABS, PC, foam, gaskets) are ROHS-compliant per the certificate.
ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is an EU directive that restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Cases carrying electrical equipment (drones, instruments) must be ROHS compliant. Many procurement agencies require it regardless.
3 years. The current certificate SHHL2408045678CCD is valid until 2027-08.