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Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and
capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,
causes lead poisoning.
TCO'95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement
has yet been developed.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the
colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than
25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colourgenerating layers of
display screens must not contain any cadmium.
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches and back-
light system. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high
doses.
TCO'95 requirement states that batteries must not contain more than
25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury
is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned
with the display unit except the back-light system.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards
and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break
down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,
causing increased ultraviolet light to enter the earth's atmosphere with
consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
The relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be
used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms.
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.
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