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Minimizing
the environmental impact
of our products

How we’re in
compliance with international environmental
regulations

We are increasing energy efficiency,
minimizing
resource use and creating products without harmful substances.

Keep reading to see how we’re in compliance.

Letter of declaration

Our chips are
RoHS Ⅱ compliant in the
E.U. and China,
REACH compliant in
the
E.U. and comply with
halogen-free
requirements.

Samsung Semiconductor's Vision
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for a Sustainable Future

Samsung Semiconductor's Vision
High-tech graphics seen in a person's eye. Red dots seen on the palm of a person's hand.
for a Sustainable Future
Ground view of a sun shining from above and into a forest.

From now on,
we will take the
lead
in creating
eco-friendly,
high-performance chips without harmful
substances.

We closely manage all sorts of materials when creating our eco-friendly chips, from raw silicon wafers to PCB in-circuit packaging and even shipping materials — ensuring our compliance with international environmental regulations.

Also, we established and strictly manage internal regulations reflecting global environmental standards, and systematically respond by continuously monitoring new regulatory trends such as PFAS.

  • Samsung’s chips
    are in compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Ⅱ Directive.

    Maximum allowed concentration value for RoHS Ⅱ restricted substances
    (2011/65/EU)

    The RoHS II Directive was established by the European Union (E.U.) to restrict the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products or equipment.

    Restricted
    substances     		Max.
    concentration
    value (%)     		Max.
    concentration
    value (ppm)
    Cadmium (Cd) 0.01 100
    Lead (Pb) 0.1 1000
    Mercury (Hg) 0.1 1000
    Hexavalent
    Chromium (Cr6+)     		0.1 1000
    Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 0.1 1000
    Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) 0.1 1000
    2-ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) 0.1 1000
    Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP) 0.1 1000
    Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) 0.1 1000
    Diisobutyl
    Phthalate (DIBP)     		0.1 1000

  • Samsung is also in
    compliance with     China’s RoHS II
    legislation.

    We follow China’s RoHS II Directive to restrict hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products or
    equipment.

    We follow China’s RoHS II Directive to restrict hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products or
    equipment.

    GB/T 26572-2011. Concentration limits of restricted substances. SJ/T 11364-2014. Application of logos on products. SJ/Z 11388-2009. Environmental protection use period (EPUP) guidelines
    • GB/T
      26572-2011

      Concentration limits
      of restricted
      substances

    • SJ/T
      11364-2014

      Application of logos
      on products

    • SJ/Z
      11388-2009

      Environmental protection
      use
      period (EPUP)
      guidelines

    Maximum allowed concentration value for RoHS Ⅱ restricted substances
    (Effective 2016/7/16)
    Restricted substances Max.
    concentration
    value (%)     		Max.
    concentration
    value (ppm)
    Cadmium (Cd) 0.01 100
    Lead (Pb) 0.1 1000
    Mercury (Hg) 0.1 1000
    Hexavalent
    Chromium (Cr6+)     		0.1 1000
    Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 0.1 1000
    Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
    (PBDE)     		0.1 1000
    China RoHS Ⅱ logos
    Mark that shows no hazardous substances are included in the product. Mark that shows at least one hazardous substance is included in the product.
    Logo Meaning Products
    The product contains no
    hazardous
    substances
    and can be recycled.     		CARD
    Contains one
    hazardous substance.
    (Can be used safely
    during the EPUP)     		SSD, Module, UFD
    Use of hazardous substances in SSDs and modules

    O Substance is within GB/T 26572 requirements

    X Substance in at least one of the homogeneous materials not within GB/T 26572 requirements

    Hazardous substances
    Part Pb Hg Cd Cr6+ PBB PBDE
    Component O O O O O O
    Printed circuit
    board (PCB)     		O O O O O O
    Solder paste O O O O O O
    Passive & Active device X O O O O O
    Subsidiary parts O O O O O O

  • Samsung is in compliance with REACH regulations.

    The registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACH) were established in the E.U. ((EC) No 1907/2006) to ensure information is clearly communicated down the supply chain. This way, suppliers can relay accurate information for consumers to use the product safely — especially for information about
    substances of very high concern (SVHC).

    These are our obligations according to REACH Article 33:

    If a product contains more than 0.1% of an SVHC, we must provide enough information for
    the safe use of the product by the recipient, at minimum the name of the substance.

    If a product contains an SVHC, we must provide this information to the recipient. “Recipient” does not refer to the consumer, but rather to the industry, professionals, and distributors.

    If a consumer requests information about SVHCs, we must provide this information for free within 45 days.

  • Samsung’s chips
    were declared halogen free.

    Three smoke stacks seen against the blue sky.

    Halogens such as chlorine (Cl) and bromine (Br) are mainly used in electronics as flame retardants. When incinerated at low temperatures, it can produce highly toxic byproducts like dioxin and furan. We now develop all new products in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) definition of “halogen-free”.

    Maximum allowed concentration value of
    hazardous substances

    Cl 900ppm
    Br 900ppm
    Cl + Br 1500ppm

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