RoHS

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RoHS has control over the metal Materials of below. Controlled substance of the RoHS concerned is Lead, Cadmium and Hexavalent Chromium. Mercury (Hg) is not included in the material that is used in our company.

Alloy Name Content of Lead (Pb)
less than
Material Names
Iron Alloy 0.35 Wt% Steel (Leaded)
Stainless Steel (Leaded)
Aluminum Alloy 0.4 Wt% Aluminum Alloy
Copper Alloy 4.0 Wt% Brass
Phosphor Bronze
Nickel Silver

"Stakeholder consultation on exemptions from the substance restrictions in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive)"

RoHS Exemption Lead (pb)
Exemption Number Exemption Use Item
6(a) Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purpose and in galvanized steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight.
6(b) Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight.
6(c) Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.

When you click on the following link, you will see the all exemption list of the RoHS in a different screen. And, you can see exemption 6(a), 6(b), 6(c).
Consultation on the renewal/amendment of 29 RoHS exemptions listed in Annex III:

 

Steel (Leaded)

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

 

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ASK-2600S data sheet that we are using to Slotted Set Screws of Standard.
Manufacturer : AKIYAMA SEIKO Co. Ltd.
Designation : ASK-2600S
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S Pb Te
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.15
MAX
0.10
0.85
-1.25
0.040
-0.090
0.260
-0.350
0.21
-0.34
0.030
-0.080
DATA 0.06 0.01 1.10 0.056 0.270 0.24 0.040
 *The remainder is Fe.
Lead (Pb) content is compliant with RoHS, and less than 0.35% is acceptable.
Cadmium (Cd) is not contained in the all steels.

 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 C : Carbon
 Si : Silicon
 Mn : Manganese
 P : Phosphorus
 S : Sulfur
 Pb : Lead (Pb is which stands for "Plumbum" of the Latin.)
 Te : Tellurium
 Ca : Calcium

 

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International standards of Free-cutting steels (Leaded)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S Pb others
JIS
G 4804
SUM24L MAX
0.15
agreement 0.85
-1.15
0.04
-0.09
0.26
-0.35
0.10
-0.35
-
ASTM
A 576
12L14 MAX
0.15
agreement 0.85
-1.15
0.04
-0.09
0.26
-0.35
0.15
-0.35
-
ISO
683-9
11SMnPb28 MAX
0.14
MAX
0.05
0.90
-1.30
MAX
0.11
0.24
-0.33
0.15
-0.35
(1)
 *The remainder is Fe.
 (1) : Can add "Ca" or "Te" to make the cutting performance better.

 

Steel (Leaded-free)

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

 

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ASK-2200R data sheet that we are using to Custom-ordered Slotted Set Screws and etc.
Manufacturer : AKIYAMA SEIKO Co. Ltd.
Designation : ASK-2200R ( Free-cutting steel )
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.13
MAX
0.10
0.70
-1.32
MAX
0.120
0.240
-0.350
DATA 0.06 0.01 0.91 0.079 0.310
 *The remainder is Fe.
Cadmium (Cd) is not contained in the all steels.

 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 C : Carbon
 Si : Silicon
 Mn : Manganese
 P : Phosphorus
 S : Sulfur
 Te : Tellurium
 Ca : Calcium

 

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International standards of Free-cutting steels (Lead-free)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S others
JIS
G 4804
SUM22 MAX
0.13
agreement 0.70
-1.00
0.07
-0.12
0.24
-0.33
-
ASTM
A 576
1213 MAX
0.13
agreement 0.70
-1.00
0.07
-0.12
0.24
-0.33
-
ISO
683-9
11SMn28 MAX
0.14
MAX
0.05
0.90
-1.30
MAX
0.11
0.24
-0.33
(1)
 *The remainder is Fe.
 (1) : Can add "Ca" or "Te" to make the cutting performance better.

 

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International standards of Free-cutting steels (Lead-free)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S
JIS
G 4804
SUM23 MAX
0.09
agreement 0.75
-1.05
0.04
-0.09
0.26
-0.35
ASTM
A 576
1215 MAX
0.09
agreement 0.75
-1.05
0.04
-0.09
0.26
-0.35
 *The remainder is Fe.

 

Stainless Steel (Leaded)

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

 

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ASK-3000FL data sheet that we are using to Slotted Set Screws of Standard.
Manufacturer : AKIYAMA SEIKO Co. Ltd.
Designation : ASK-3000FL ( Free-cutting Stainless steel )
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Pb
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.050
0.150
MIN
9.00
-10.00
17.50
-19.00
MAX
0.60
0.15
-0.30
DATA 0.06 0.24 1.82 0.035 0.310 9.18 18.16 0.21 0.15
 *The remainder is Fe.    Lead (Pb) content is compliant with RoHS, and less than 0.35% is acceptable.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ITEM TENSILE STRENGTH
(N/mm2)
SPECIFICATION 440
MIN
RESULT 746
 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 C : Carbon
 Si : Silicon
 Mn : Manganese
 P : Phosphorus
 S : Sulfur
 Ni : Nickel
 Cr : Chromium
 Mo : Molybdenum
 Pb : Lead (Pb is which stands for "Plumbum" of the Latin.)
 Se : Selenium

 

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Specification for corrosion-resistant Stainless steel fasteners (for Reference)
Organization division of materials : Austenite
Steel grade division : A1
Strength division : 50
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo others
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.12
MAX
1.0
MAX
2.0
MAX
0.20
0.15
-0.35
8.00
-10.00
17.0
-19.0
MAX
0.6
-
 *The remainder is Fe.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ITEM TENSILE STRENGTH
(N/mm2)
SPECIFICATION 500
MIN

 

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International standards of Stainless steels (Leaded)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Se
JIS
G 4303
SUS303Se MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.20
MAX
0.060
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
- 0.15
MIN
ASTM
A 314
S 30323 MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.20
MAX
0.060
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
- 0.15
MIN
 *The remainder is Fe.

 

Stainless Steel (Lead-free)

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
EN (European Norm / European Standards)

 

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ASK-3000S data sheet that we are using to Custom-ordered Slotted Set Screws and etc.
Manufacturer : AKIYAMA SEIKO Co. Ltd.
Designation : ASK-3000S
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.12
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.50
MAX
0.05
0.300
MIN
9.00
-10.50
17.00
-19.00
MAX
0.60
DATA 0.07 0.19 2.15 0.043 0.315 9.65 18.78 0.27
 *The remainder is Fe.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ITEM TENSILE STRENGTH
(N/mm2)
SPECIFICATION 540 MIN
RESULT 736
 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 C : Carbon
 Si : Silicon
 Mn : Manganese
 P : Phosphorus
 S : Sulfur
 Ni : Nickel
 Cr : Chromium
 Mo : Molybdenum
 Se : Selenium

 

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Specification for corrosion-resistant Stainless steel fasteners
Organization division of materials : Austenite
Steel grade division : A1
Strength division : 50
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo others
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.12
MAX
1.0
MAX
2.0
MAX
0.20
0.15
-0.35
8.00
-10.00
17.0
-19.0
MAX
0.6
-
 *The remainder is Fe.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ITEM TENSILE STRENGTH
(N/mm2)
SPECIFICATION 500
MIN

 

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International standards of Stainless steels (Lead free)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo N Cu
JIS
G 4303
SUS303 MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.20
0.15
MIN
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
MAX
0.60
- -
ASTM
A 314
S 30300 MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.20
0.15
MIN
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
MAX
0.60
- -
ISO
A 314
L-No14 X10CrNiS 18-9 MAX
0.12
MAX
1.0
MAX
2.0
MAX
0.060
0.15
MIN
8.0
-10.0
17.0
-19.0
- MAX
0.11
MAX
1.00
EN
10088-3
1.4305 MAX
0.10
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.045
0.15
-0.35
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
- MAX
0.11
MAX
1.00
 *The remainder is Fe.

 

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International standards of Stainless steels (Lead free)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Se
JIS
G 4303
SUS303Se MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.20
MAX
0.060
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
- 0.15
MIN
ASTM
A 314
S 30323 MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
2.00
MAX
0.20
MAX
0.060
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
- 0.15
MIN
 *The remainder is Fe.

 

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ASK-SUS303Cu data sheet that we are using to Custom-ordered Slotted Set Screws and etc.
Manufacturer : AKIYAMA SEIKO Co. Ltd.
Designation : ASK-SUS303Cu
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
ELEMENTS C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Cu
SPECIFICATION MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
3.00
MAX
0.200
0.150
MIN
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
MAX
0.60
1.50
-3.50
DATA 0.06 0.16 2.04 0.037 0.312 8.59 17.80 0.24 2.57
 *The remainder is Fe.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ITEM TENSILE STRENGTH
(N/mm2)
SPECIFICATION 440
MIN
RESULT 668

 

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International standards of Stainless steel (Lead free)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Cu
JIS
G 4303
SUS303Cu MAX
0.15
MAX
1.00
MAX
3.00
MAX
0.20
0.15
MIN
8.00
-10.00
17.00
-19.00
MAX
0.60
1.50
-3.50
 *The remainder is Fe.

 

Ni-Cr-Mo Steel

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
AISI (American Iron and Steel Institute)
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

 

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International standards of Nickel Chrome Molybdenum Steels
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo
JIS
G 4053
SNCM240 0.38
-0.43
0.15
-0.35
0.70
-1.00
0.030
MIN
0.030
MIN
0.40
-0.70
0.40
-0.60
0.15
-0.30
AISI
ISS 209
8640 0.38
-0.43
0.15
-0.35
0.75
-1.00
0.030
MIN
0.040
MIN
0.40
-0.70
0.40
-0.60
0.15
-0.25
ISO
683-1
41 CrNiMo 2 0.37
-0.44
0.10
-0.40
0.70
-1.00
0.035
MIN
0.035
MIN
0.40
-0.70
0.40
-0.60
0.15
-0.30
ISO
683-1
41 CrNiMoS 2 0.37
-0.44
0.10
-0.40
0.70
-1.00
0.035
MIN
0.020
-0.040
0.40
-0.70
0.40
-0.60
0.15
-0.30
 *The remainder is Fe.
 As for this steel materials, copper (Cu) as impurities must not be beyond 0.30%.

 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 C : Carbon
 Si : Silicon
 Mn : Manganese
 P : Phosphorus
 S : Sulfur
 Ni : Nickel
 Cr : Chromium
 Mo : Molybdenum

 

Brass

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
EN (European Norm / European Standards)

 

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Manufacturer
that we are using.
Designation Specifications

DATA example
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Cu
%
Pb
%
Fe
%
Fe+Sn
%
Cd
ppm
Zn
OOKI-SHINDOU
Co. Ltd.
A
LCd
Specifications 59 3.1 ≦0.3 ≦0.7 < 75 remnant
DATA example 59.3 3.1 0.10 0.36 8
SA
LCd
Specifications 58 3.3 ≦0.3 ≦0.7 < 75 remnant
DATA example 57.9 3.3 0.10 0.34 9
SAN-ETSU METALS
Co. Ltd.
NB5N
LCd
Specifications 59.5 3 < 60 remnant
DATA example 59.55 3.07 0.12 0.38 8
NB5S
LCd
Specifications 58.2 3 < 60 remnant
DATA example 58.40 3.17 0.12 0.40 23
NB5T
LCd
Specifications 57.2 3.6 < 60 remnant
DATA example 57.32 3.33 0.10 0.36 7
A44P
LCd
Specifications 58.4 3 < 60 remnant
DATA example 58.44 3.12 0.20 0.50 11
  LCd is the meaning of Low Cadmium.

 Cu : Copper (Cu is which stands for "Cuprum" of the Latin.)
 Pb : Lead (Pb is which stands for "Plumbum" of the Latin.)
 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 Sn : Tin (Sn is which stands for "Stannum" of the Latin.)
 Zn : Zinc
 Cd : Cadmium
 Ni : Nickel

 

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International standards of Brass (Leaded)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Cu Pb Fe Sn Fe+Sn Zn Ni others
JIS
H 3250
C 3601 59.0
-63.0
1.8
-3.7
MAX
0.30
- MAX
0.50
remnant - -
C 3602 MAX
0.50
- MAX
1.2
- -
C 3603 57.0
-61.0
MAX
0.35
- MAX
0.6
- -
C 3604 MAX
0.50
- MAX
1.5
- -
ASTM
B 16
C 36000 60.0
-63.0
2.5
-3.7
MAX
0.35
- MAX
0.50
remnant - -
EN
BS EN12164
CW 603 N 60.0
-62.0
2.5
-3.5
MAX
0.3
MAX
0.2
- remnant MAX
0.3
MAX
0.2
CW 614 N 57.0
-59.0
MAX
0.3
-

 

Phosphor Bronze

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
EN (European Norm / European Standards)

 

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Manufacturer
that we are using.
Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Cu+Pb+Sn+Zn+P Pb Sn Zn P
FUJII Manufacturing
Co. Ltd.
FX400 MIN
99.5
3.5
-3.9
3.0
-4.5
1.5
-4.5
0.01
-0.50
 Cu : Copper (Cu is which stands for "Cuprum" of the Latin.)
 Pb : Lead (Pb is which stands for "Plumbum" of the Latin.)
 Sn : Tin (Sn is which stands for "Stannum" of the Latin.)
 Zn : Zinc
 P : Phosphorus
 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 Ni : Nickel

 

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International standards of Phosphor Bronze (Leaded)
Non RoHS
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Cu+Pb+Sn+Zn+P Pb Fe Sn Zn Ni others
JIS
H 3270
C 5441 MIN
99.5
3.5
-4.5
- 3.0
-4.5
1.5
-4.5
- P
0.01-0.50
ASTM
B 139
C 54400 MIN
99.5
3.5
-4.5
MAX
0.10
3.5
-4.5
1.5
-4.5
- P
0.01-0.50
EN
BS EN 12164
CW 456 K 3.5
-4.5
MAX
0.1
3.5
-4.5
3.5
-4.5
MAX
0.2
MAX
0.2

 

Nickel Silver

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
EN (European Norm / European Standards)

 

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Manufacturer
that we are using.
Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Cu Pb Fe Zn Mn Ni
FUJII Manufacturing
Co. Ltd.
C 7941 60.0
-64.0
0.8
-1.8
MAX
0.25
remnant 0
-0.50
16.5
-19.5
 Cu : Copper (Cu is which stands for "Cuprum" of the Latin.)
 Pb : Lead (Pb is which stands for "Plumbum" of the Latin.)
 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 Zn : Zinc
 Mn : Manganese
 Ni : Nickel
 Sn : Tin (Sn is which stands for "Stannum" of the Latin.)

 

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International standards of Nickel Silver (Leaded)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Cu Pb Fe Sn Zn Mn Ni
JIS
H 3270
C 7941 60.0
-64.0
0.8
-1.8
MAX
0.25
- remnant 0
-0.50
16.5
-19.5
EN
BS EN 12166
CW 408 J 59.5
-62.5
0.5
-1.5
MAX
0.3
MAX
0.2
remnant MAX
0.7
17.0
-19.0

 

Aluminum Alloy data sheet (Lead-free / Leaded)

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JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
AA (The Aluminum Association)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
BS (British Standard)
DIN (Deutsches Institut fur Normung)
NF (Norme Francaise)
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

 

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Manufacturer
that we are using.
Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Si Fe Cu Zn Bi+Sn Pb Al
UACJ Co. Ltd.
(English)
CB 156
(Japanese)
MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
4.5
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.9
-2.3
Pb no remnant
 Si : Silicon
 Fe : Iron (Fe is which stands for "Ferrum" of the Latin.)
 Cu : Copper (Cu is which stands for "Cuprum" of the Latin.)
 Zn : Zinc
 Bi : Bismuth
 Sn : Tin (Sn is which stands for "Stannum" of the Latin.)
 Pb : Lead (Pb is which stands for "Plumbum" of the Latin.)
 Al : Aluminum

 

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International standards of Aluminum Alloy (Leaded)
Std. Designation CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ( % )
Si Fe Cu Zn Bi Pb others Al
Individual Total
JIS
H 4040
A 2011 MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant
AA 2011 MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant
ASTM
B 211
2011 MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant
BS
BS EN 573-3
EN AW-2011 MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant
DIN
DIN EN 573-3
EN AW-2011 MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant
NF
NF EN 573-3
EN AW-2011 MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant
ISO
209-1
AlCu6 BiPb MAX
0.4
MAX
0.7
5.0
-6.0
MAX
0.3
0.20
-0.6
0.20
-0.6
MAX
0.05
MAX
0.15
remnant