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If it is not
technologically feasible for certain
children's electronic devices to meet CPSIA lead limits,
CPSC may issue an exemption or alternate standard. |
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Technological feasibility means the
commercial availability of products, technology and practices
that allow products to meet lead limits |
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Electronic
devices are generally those with batteries or power cords (or
that use solar power or other power sources) |
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Exemptions/higher limits are granted only to those uses of lead
that are necessary for the proper
electronic functioning of the product |
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Exemptions/higher
limits are necessary only for lead in accessible
parts (when inaccessible to child due to sealed covering or
casing, lead limits do not apply) |
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Exemptions for
LEAD in children's electronic
products: |
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1 |
Lead blended
into the glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components and
fluorescent tubes |
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2 |
Lead used as an
alloying element in steel: less than 0.35% (3,500 ppm) |
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3 |
Lead used in
the manufacture of aluminum: less than 0.4% (4,000 ppm) |
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Lead used in
copper-based alloys: less than 4% (40,000 ppm) |
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5 |
Lead used in
lead-bronze bearing shells and bushings |
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6 |
Lead used in
compliant pin connector systems |
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7 |
Lead used in
optical and filter glass |
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8 |
Lead oxide in
plasma display panels (PDP) and surface conduction electron
emitter displaus (SED) used in structural elements (front & rear
glass dielectric layer, bus electrode, black stripe, address
electrode, barrier ribs, seal frit and frit ring) and print
pastes |
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9 |
Lead oxide in
the glass envelope of black light blue (BLB) lamps |
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Similarly,
CPSC has issued a "stay of enforcement" allowing higher lead
limits for youth all-terrain vehicles,
off-road motorcycles and snowmobiles until
May 1, 2011: |
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Lead used in battery terminals: up to 100% |
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Lead used in steel alloys: up to 0.35% |
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Lead used in aluminum alloys: up to 0.4% |
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Lead used in copper alloys: up to 4% |
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CPSC has also
issued a "stay of enforcement" allowing higher lead limits for children's bicycles, jogger strollers and
bicycle trailers until July 1, 2011: |
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Lead used in steel alloys: up to 0.35% |
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Lead used in aluminum alloys: up to 0.4% |
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Lead used in copper alloys: up to 4% |
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Manufacturers
of youth ATVs and children's bicycles were required to file
certain reports with CPSC to remain in compliance with the stay. |
