1. What is RoHS certification?
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
Since July 1, 2006, the European Union has been enforcing RoHS certification, requiring all electronic and electrical products entering the EU market to comply with this standard, otherwise they cannot be sold.
2. Does MC cable fall under the jurisdiction of RoHS certification?
To determine whether MC cables need to comply with RoHS certification, it is first necessary to clarify which product categories RoHS applies to. According to the definition of RoHS 2.0 (Directive 2011/65/EU), RoHS applies to all electronic and electrical equipment (EEE), including the following 11 main categories:
1. Large household appliances
2. Small household appliances
3. Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunications Equipment
4. Consumer electronics products
5. Lighting equipment
6. Electric tools (excluding fixed industrial tools)
7. Toys, entertainment and sports equipment
8. Medical equipment
9. Monitoring and control equipment
10. Vending machine
11. Other electronic and electrical equipment
3. The material composition of MC cables and the impact of RoHS certification
1.Conductor (copper or aluminum)
2.Insulation layer (PVC, XLPE)
3.Sheath (aluminum alloy or steel sheath)
Metal sheaths typically do not contain restricted substances, but some coatings may contain hexavalent chromium (Cr6+).
For common 12 gauge MC cables and 10 2 MC cables, the structure and materials of these cables typically include:
12 gauge MC cable:
10 2 MC cable:
Among these MC cables, the most important thing to pay attention to is whether the insulation layer and sheath contain RoHS restricted substances. Therefore, many MC cable manufacturers have adopted lead-free PVC or XLPE insulation materials to ensure compliance with RoHS certification.
4. Global market requirements for RoHS certification
Although there is no nationwide RoHS regulation, places such as California Proposition 65 have restrictions on certain hazardous substances. Many MC cable manufacturers still produce products that comply with RoHS requirements to adapt to the global market.
J-Moss (Japanese version of RoHS) also imposes restrictions on harmful substances in electronic products.
