Test for Lead, Cadmium with XRF

XRF Instruments for Hazardous Substance Testing
RoHS, CPSIA, Proposition-65, etc

It has been estimated that growing hazardous substance initiatives (RoHS, CPSIA, etc) will affect a minimum of 100,000 product lines and if your products have even trace amounts of lead, cadmium or other hazardous substances you may need to consider how to prove compliance.  Toys, Electronic Components and Costume Jewelry are just a few of the products affected by various regulations. 

Eastern Applied Research provides solutions to hazardous substance testing.  Organizations that want complete control of their compliance program realize the benefits of in-house testing (no long-term costs, no shipping and turn-around hassle, etc) and the extra layer of protection that in-house screening provides even when third party testing is utilized.  X-ray fluorescence technology offers a low-cost, non-destructive testing option.

Roenalytic GmbH RoHS Test Equipment

Roenalytic GmbH has developed XRF analyzers that will detect hazardous substances below regulated parts-per-million (ppm) levels in a wide range of product lines.  From completed circuit boards to small components, they offer fast, consistent and accurate detection solutions.

XR-5000 PIN with RoHS Software: the primary system for hazardous substance detection, this instrument features a Silicon PIN detection system (top value for HS detection) and the ability to 'customize' your equipment with additional software packages and features that you require. Contact for Details.

Review the XRF Blog for updates on Lead and Cadmium Testing.  Regulations on electronics (RoHS) are in place and laws on childrens products (CPSIA) are being developed and fine tuned.  The XRF Blog has information on these regulations.

Please contact us via email or phone (800-792-4477) to discuss your hazardous substance application testing needs and the XRF options that we can present.

Sample Materials	Examples of Affected Items
Polyethylene (PE) Polypropylene (PP) Polystyrene (PS) Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Paper	Remote control case Bubble wrap Print circuit boards Packing material
Aluminum alloy Magnesium alloy	Computer case Mechanical parts
Composite Materials (such as plastic and metal) Paper Glass Ceramics Rubber Ink Cloth	Cables Connectors (molded parts) Label sheets Lens IC Package Remote control Buttons Strap
Steel Copper alloys Solder Titanium alloys	Switches Screws Connectors (metal components) Audio terminals IC leads

Proving your product lines compliance can create access and opportunities to the affected markets.  Whether your organization is a manufacturer, wholesaler or supplier of affected products, proper preparation will help develop opportunities where others miss them. 

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RoHS and XRF: Frequently Asked Questions
There are many questions regarding XRF Analysis as a method for RoHS related testing...if your question isn't below, please contact Eastern Applied Research to discuss.

-  What are these regulations?
-  Who is affected by the directives?

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