[Appendix: SOSHIN ELECTRIC Group List of Substances with Environmental Controls]
Revision History
April 1, 2016
Main changes: (1) The following five substances were revised from controlled substances to banned substances
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), bis phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), butyl
benzyl phthalate (BBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)(2) Removed the exclusion for dibutyltin compounds (DBT)(3) Removed prohibited substances for battery use
September 1, 2018
Main changes: (1) Reviewed threshold levels to match IEC62474 and chemSHERPA(2) Added phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP) to prohibited substances for use as packaging
materials

October 30, 2021
Main changes: (1) Added substances No. 31–39 to the list of prohibited substances(2) Standardized the threshold level for prohibited use as an expression in ppm(3) Changed the regulatory content concerning the threshold for prohibited use from“intentionally added” to “prohibited for use”
(4) Corrected the link destination for No. 20 ozone-depleting substances(5) Added “tin equivalent” to the threshold level for prohibited use for No. 6–8(6) Added 6 (b) to the excluded items in accordance with the RoHS Directive(7) Moved the Revision History to the beginning of the text(8) Changed prohibited from intentionally adding for use to prohibited for use
December 17, 2021
Main changes: (1) Prohibited substance No. 37 D3 was deleted from the low molecular weight cyclic siloxane
and changed to D4, D5, D6.
(2) Deleted 107-45-0 error in prohibited substance No. 37 CAS.
April 1, 2023
Main changes: (1) Added the following four substances to the list of prohibited substances:1) 1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene ("Dechlorane Plus"™)2) 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol
UV-3283) Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid4) Perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9-C14 PFCAs), and their salts and related substances
5) Added request for use of the chemSHERPA tool to confirm compliance with the laws andregulations in each country6) Appendix (1)-1: Added a link to the revised List of RoHS Exemption Codes.
(2) Added the following six substances to the list of controlled substances:
1) Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) with degree of chlorination > 45% by weightin the range C14 to C172) 1,2,5,6-Tetrabromocyclooctane
3) Tetrachloroethylene-1-4) Pigment violet 29 (PV29), 3,4,9,10-perylene tetracarboxylic diimide
5) Methylene chloride (dichloromethane)6) Added the REACH SVHC address(3) Added the following one substance to the list of prohibited substances for packaging materials
1) Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAHs) containing 1–7 aromatic rings-2-(1) Substances prohibited for use (chemical substances prohibited for use in parts and secondary materials)
No.

Substance

Cadmium/cadmium compound

Threshold level for prohibiteduse(1000ppm = 0.1 weight %)(100ppm = 0.01 weight %)Application

100 ppm in homogeneous
mediumCoating material, ink, conductive paste, plastic(rubber, film, cable covering, adhesive, adhesivetape, insulating tape), surface treatment (plating,coating), glass frit, glass paste, metals containing
zinc (brass, hot dip galvanizing)

20 ppm in homogeneous
mediumSolder (purchased independently)

1

Excluded items: Items indicated in the chemSHERPA tool as exempted from laws and regulations in each country2

Chromium(VI) compounds

Lead/lead compounds
31000 ppm in homogeneous
mediumPlating film, coating material, ink, glass paste

100 ppm in homogeneous
mediumCoating material, ink, plastic (including rubber,
film, cable covering, adhesive, adhesive tape,insulating tape)

500 ppm in homogeneous
mediumSolder (purchased independently)

1000 ppm in homogeneous
mediumApplications other than the above (external
component terminals, surface treatment materials
for lead wires, etc.)

Excluded items: Items indicated in the chemSHERPA tool as exempted from laws and regulations in each country

Mercury/mercury compounds
4

Prohibited for use
1000 ppm in homogeneous
mediumAll applications (fluorescent light, electrical contact
materials, pigment, anti-corrosives, switches,
efficient light emitter, antibacterial treatment)

Excluded items: Appended table (1)-1: Materials corresponding to the excluded items prescribed in the RoHS Directive

5

Tributyltin oxide(TBTO)

Prohibited for use

Preservatives, anti-fungal agent, coating material,
pigment, stain-resistant agent, refrigerant, foaming
agent, fire retardant, detergent

Tri-substituted organostannic
compounds

Prohibited for use
1000 ppm of the mass of thecomponent in tin

Stabilizer, antioxidant, antibacterial agent,
antifoulant, preservatives, anti-fungal agent,coating material, pigment, dyes, stain-resistant
agent

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Tri-substituted organostannic compounds is a tin compound with three organic substitutions, and is used to refer tocompounds such as tributyltin compounds (TBT) and triphenyltin compounds (TPT).
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8

Dibutyltin compounds (DBT)

1000 ppm of the mass of thecomponent in tin

PVC stabilizer, curing catalyst for silicon resin andurethane resin

Dioctyltin compounds (DOT)1000 ppm of the mass of thecomponent in tin

PVC stabilizer, curing catalyst for silicon resin andurethane resin

Substances prohibited for use at the above threshold levels(1) Textile and leather products intended to come into contact with the skin(2) Child care products(3) 2 Vulcanizing molding kit for components at room temperature (RTV-2 sealant molding kit)
Note: Metal converted values applied for concentrations within the target range.
Exclusions apply to applications independently defined by the Company.

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No.

Substance

Threshold level for prohibiteduse

Application(1000ppm = 0.1 weight %)(100ppm = 0.01 weight %)9Polybrominated biphenyls(PBBs)

1000 ppm of homogeneous
mediumFlame retardant

10

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs)Prohibited for use
1000 ppm of homogeneous
mediumFlame retardant

11

Polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) and specified substitutesubstances

Prohibited for use

Insulating oil, lubricant, electrical insulationmaterial, solvent, electrolyte, fire retardant

12

Polychlorinated terphenyls(PCTs)

Prohibited for use
50 ppm of homogeneous
mediumInsulating oil, lubricant, electrical insulationmaterial, solvent, electrolyte, fire retardant

13

Polychlorinated naphthalenes(PCNs)(Three or more chlorine atoms)

Prohibited for use

Lubricant, coating material, stabilizer (electricalproperties, flame resistance, water resistance),
insulating material, flame retardant, etc.

14

Short chain chlorinated paraffins(SCCPs) (C10-C13)

Prohibited for use

PVC plasticizing agent, flame retardant, etc.

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)

Prohibited for use

Photolithography, photographic coating material,
hydraulic fluid, metal plating, detergent, fire
retardant, paper coating material

15
Excluded items(1) Photoresistant or anti-mirror coating for photolithographic processes.
(2) Photographic coating material applied to film, documents, or printing plates.

16

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), andits salts and esters

Photolithography, photographic coating material,
hydraulic fluid, metal plating, detergent, fire
retardant, paper coating material

Prohibited for use

Applicable substances: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and its salts and esters listed in Appended Table (1)-2
Prohibited for use

17

Fluorinated greenhouse gasses(PFC, SF6, HFC)

18

Asbestos

Prohibited for use

Insulating material, filling material, abrasive, dye,heat insulating material, etc.

Azo dye and pigment producing
certain aromatic amines

30 ppm of the finishedtextile/leather productPigment, dye, colorant, etc.

(Exclusions apply to applications
independently defined by theCompany)

Refrigerant, spraying material, fire retardant,
detergent, insulation material, caustic gas, etc.

19
Applicable substances: Azo dye and pigment producing certain aromatic amines listed in Appended Table (1)-3
Ozone-depleting substances

20

Prohibited for use

Refrigerant, foaming agent, fire retardant, detergent

For more information on applicable substances, see Appendices A, B, C, and E on P17 to 22 of the Montreal Protocol on
Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
http://www.env.go.jp/earth/ozone/montreal_protocol.html (Ministry of the Environment website)
http://ozone.unep.org/ (UNEP Ozone Secretariat website)-4-

Threshold level for prohibited
use

No.

Substance21

2-(2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6di-tert-butylphenol (UV-320)

Prohibited for use

Adhesive, coating material, printing ink, plastic, ink
ribbon, putty, corking, seal filler (ultraviolet
absorbing agent), etc.

22

Dimethyl fumarate

0.1 ppm of the mass of thecomponent

Desiccant, anti-fungal agent, etc.

Prohibited for use

Following applications excluding applicationsclassified for controlled substances
・Heat-shrinkable tubing (excluding tubing forbatteries)
・Insulation plate, decorative plate and labels(excluding battery materials)
・Bands for bundling accessories, connection
cords, etc.
・Flexible flat cables (FFC)(1000ppm = 0.1 weight %)(100ppm = 0.01 weight %)Application

23

Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and PVC
compounds

24

Beryllium oxide25

Hexabromocyclododecane26

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)

27

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

28

Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)

29

Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

1000 ppm of homogeneous
mediumPlasticizer, etc.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(PAH)

1 ppm in plastic or rubbercomponents

Rubber and plastic components that come into
direct contact with the skin and mouth forprolonged periods or repeatedly.

301000 ppm of the mass of thecomponent
Prohibited for use
100 ppm of the mass of thecomponent
1000 ppm of homogeneous
medium1000 ppm of homogeneous
medium1000 ppm of homogeneous
mediumAll applications
Flame retardant, hardening accelerator, etc.
Plasticizer, etc.
Plasticizer, etc.
Plasticizer, etc.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) listed in the appended table of applicable substances (1)-431

Decabromodiphenyl ether(DecaBDE) CAS: 1163-19-5

Prohibited for use

Flame retardant, etc.

32

Phenol, isopropylated phosphate(3:1)
PIP(3:1) CAS: 68937-41-7

Prohibited for use

Hydraulic fluid, lubricating oil, lubricant, grease,coating for construction works, adhesive, sealant,
plasticizer for plastic products, flame retardant,
anti-wear additives, or anti-compressive additives,
etc.

33

2,4,6 Tris (tert-butyl) phenol
2,4,6-TTBP CAS: 732-26-3

Prohibited for use

Fuel and fuel-related additives

34

Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (HCBD)
CAS: 87-68-3

Prohibited for use

Mite repellent, etc.

35

Pentachlorothiophenol
CAS: 133-49-3

Prohibited for use

Flexibility additives for rubber products

Prohibited for use

Flame retardant components in resins

1000 ppm of homogeneous
mediumSilicone resin, etc.

Prohibited for use

Pigment, dye, etc.

36
37
38

Red phosphorus (not treated with amoisture-proof coating)
CAS:7723-14-0
Low-molecular-weight cyclic
siloxane (D4 to D6)
CAS: 556-67-2, etc.
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)
CAS: 118-74-1
Prohibited from February 22, 2022

39

Perfluoro carboxylic acids (PFCAs)
and related substances containing 9
to 14 carbon atoms in chain
CAS:375-95-1,335-76-2,2058-948,307-55-1,72629-94-8,
376-06-7, etc.

・0.0000025% by weight (25ppb) of C9-C14 PFCAs in total
in molded items and mixtures
・0.000026% by weight (260ppb) of C9-C14 PFCA-related
substances in molded items andmixtures-5-

Water repellent, oil repellent, fire extinguishant,
photoresist, coating materials, etc.

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1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™)*1

Prohibited for use
Prohibition of delivery ofparts or materials containing
these substances after June30, 2023.
The date for start of delivery
prohibition may change
depending on theenforcement status of laws
and regulations.

Flame retardants for adhesives, sealants, andbinders41

2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol
UV-328

Prohibited for use

Prevention of degradation of plastic and rubber
products due to ultraviolet rays, etc.

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
(PFHxS), its salts and PFHxSrelated substances

Prohibited for use

Firefighting foams, metal plating, textiles, leather
goods and interior decorations, polishing andcleansing agents, coatings, materials for
impregnation and reinforcement (for protection
against moisture, fungi, etc.), electronics andsemiconductor manufacturing, etc.

Perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9–C14
PFCAs) and their salts and related
substances

Prohibited for use.
C9-14 PFCAs and their salts
must be less than 0.025 ppm.
C9-14 PFCA-related substances
must be less than 0.26 ppm intotal.

Additives, paint leveling agents, aqueous filmforming foaming agents, surfactants, semiconductor
photoresist films, fluoropolymers (PFA, PTFE,
PVDF, etc.), perfluoroelastomers (FEPM,
FFPM/FFKM, etc.)

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Request for use of the chemSHERPA tool for confirmation of compliance with the laws and regulations in eachcountry:
Please download chemSHERPA-AI for molded articles or chemSHERPA-CI for chemicals from the
chemSHERPA download page at the URL below to confirm compliance with the laws and regulations of eachcountry.
Data preparation support (tools, etc.) — chemSHERPA by JAMPAppended table (1)-1: Excluded items prescribed in the RoHS Directive
Below is a list of exempted applications that are expected to be affected by the most recent review of usage
applications and expiry dates. The European Commission has published its List of RoHS Exemption Codes at thefollowing URL. Please review the latest version and take any appropriate measures.
https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/waste-and-recycling/rohs-directive/implementation-rohs-directive_en
No.

Substance

1

Lead

RoHS
exemption
code
6a

2

Lead

6b

3

Lead

6c

4

Lead

7a

5

Lead

7c-I

Exempted applications and expiry dates
Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes and in
galvanized copper containing up to 0.35 % lead by weight
Expiry date for RoHS-exempt items: Undetermined
Lead as an alloying element in aluminum containing up to 0.4 % lead byweightExpiry date for RoHS-exempt items: Undetermined
Copper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight
Expiry date for RoHS-exempt items: Undetermined
Lead in high melting temperature-type solders
Expiry date for RoHS-exempt items: Undetermined
Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramicother than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or ina glass or ceramic matrix compound
Expiry date for RoHS-exempt items: Undetermined-6-

Appended Table (1)-2: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and its salts and esters
Applicable substances

CAS No.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Ammonium perfluorooctanoate (PFOA)
Sodium salt of perfluorooctanoic acid
Potassium salt of perfluorooctanoic acid
Silver salt of perfluorooctanoic acid
Perfluorooctanoic acid fluoride
Perfluorooctanoic acid methyl
Perfluorooctanoic acid ethyl335-67-1
3825-26-1
335-95-5
2395-00-8
335-93-3
335-66-0
376-27-2
3108-24-5

Appended table (1)-3: Some aromatic amines formed from the breakdown of one or more azo groups
Applicable substances

CAS No.

4-aminoazobenzene
o-anisidine
2-Naphthylamine
3, 3'-dichlorobenzidine
4-aminobiphenyl
Benzidineo-toluidine
4-chloro-2-methylaniline
2,4-toluenediamineo‐aminoazotoluene
5-nitro-o-toluidine
3,3'-dichloro-4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane
4,4'-methylenedianiline
4,4'-diaminodiphenyl ether cp‐chloroaniline
3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine
3,3'-dimethylbenzidine
2-methoxy-5-methylaniline
2,4,5-trimethylaniline
4,4'-diaminodiphenyl sulfide
2,4-diaminoanisole
4,4'-diamino-3,3'-dimethyldiphenylmethane60-09-3
90-04-0
91-59-8
91-94-1
92-67-1
92-87-5
95-53-4
95-69-2
95-80-7
97-56-3
99-55-8
101-14-4
101-77-9
101-80-4
106-47-8
119-90-4
119-93-7
120-71-8
137-17-7
139-65-1
615-05-4
838-88-0

Note: Substances subject to controls in these guidelines are “azo dyes and pigments producing certain aromatic amines.” Thisrefers to azo compounds which produce amines listed in Appended Table (1)-3 from the reductive decomposition of the azogroup.
Further, the 30 ppm threshold specified in the scope of application does not apply to azo dyes and pigments, but to amines
corresponding to the Appended Table (1)-3.

Appended Table (1)-4: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)
Applicable substances

CAS No.

Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)
Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP)
Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA)
Chrysene (CHR)
Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA)
Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA)
Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA)
Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA)

50-32-8
192-97-2
56-55-3
218-01-9
205-99-2
205-82-3
207-08-9
53-70-3-7-

(2) Controlled substances (chemical substances whose use, and amount of use, in parts and secondary materials
must be understood)
No.

1

2

Substance

Threshold level

Application

When used in products
intended to be in prolonged
contact with the skin

Stainless steel, plating, applications involving
prolonged contact with the skin

Polyvinylchloride (PVC)

0.1% in weight ofhomogeneous medium (1000ppm)

Following applications, excluding applications of
substances prohibited for use
Resin material, wire coating material, insulating
material, chemical-resistant properties, transparent
sheathing material, coating material, ink, coating, resinbinding agents used in adhesives (for binders)Brominated flame retardants(excluding PBBs, PBDEs, and
HBCDDs)See the following scope of
application

Flame retardant

Nickel and its compounds

3
Scope of application: Satisfy either of the following items(1) Contain 1,000 ppm of the total amount of bromine in the plastic material(2) Contain 900 ppm of the total amount of bromine in the laminate of the laminate printed wiring board

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5

Chlorinated flame retardants (CFR)(1) 0.1% in weight (1000ppm) of the total amount ofchlorine in the plastic
material(1) 0.09% in weight (900ppm) of the total amount ofchlorine in the laminate
printed wiring board

Flame retardant

Flame retardant

Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP)

0.1% in weight ofhomogeneous medium (1000ppm)

Plasticizer, dye, pigment, coating, ink, adhesive

Formaldehyde

See the following scope of
application

Insecticide, anti-corrosive in wood, etc., adhesive

6
Scope of application: Satisfy either of the following items(1) Contain over 0.0075% in weight (75 ppm) in textile fiber

7

Perchlorate

0.006 ppm of productCoin cell battery

84,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol(bisphenol A)

0.1% in weight (1000 ppm)of the product in its intended
use or in its molded form

Resin raw materials, plasticizer

9Radioactive substances

Intended use

Optical characteristics (thorium), measuring
equipment, gages, detection equipment, etc.

0.1% in weight ofhomogeneous medium (1000ppm)

Latest SVHC

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Applicable to the Substances of VeryHigh Concern (SVHC) groupdefined in the REACH Regulations.

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Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins(MCCPs) with degree ofchlorination > 45% by weight in therange C14 to C17

Intended use

Flame retardant resin raw materials, etc.

12

1,2,5,6-Tetrabromocyclooctane(TBCO)

Intended use

Textiles, additives for paints and plastics, etc.

13

Tetrachloroethylene

Intended use

Plating, rubber, paints, etc.

14

Pigment Violet 29 (PV29)
3,4,9,10-perylene tetracarboxylic
diimideIntended use

Automotive paints, coatings, industrial carpeting, inks
used in plastic and rubber products, commercial
printing, consumer-use watercolors and art paints

15

Methylene chloride(dichloromethane)

Intended use

Cleaners, adhesives, and solvents for metal devices

16

Most recent REACH SVHC

0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
for molded product

ECHA (europa.eu) Substances of Very High Concern
candidate list

(3) Prohibited substances for packaging use(Applies to packaging materials used for products delivered to, and purchased by the SOSHIN ELECTRIC
Group)No.

Substance

Threshold level

Application

1

Cadmium/cadmium compounds,
Chromium(VI) compounds,
Lead/lead compounds,
Mercury/mercury compounds

0.01% in weight (100 ppm)
in a homogeneous medium
in its intended use, or as a
total of the four substances
listed on the left

Pigment, coating material, PVC stabilizer

2

Arsenic compound

When used as a woodpreservative

Wood preservative

Halogen compounds andhalogenated resins

Intended use

Flame retardant, adhesive

3

Examples of applicable chemical substances: Bromine compounds, chlorine compounds, polyvinylchloride (PVC),
fluorinated resin, fluorine compounds, etc.
Exemptions: Parts and materials used as packaging materials whose primary function is not for packaging
A primary function that is not for packaging refers to applications other than use for protecting or wrapping the
product (cases, cushioning, etc.).
Example: Halogen compounds and fluorine additives used as adhesive in hologram labels and printing ink, etc.
However, this exemption shall not apply to halogen compounds listed as prohibited substances in (1)Substances prohibited for use.

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Controlled phthalates
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

Intended use

Plasticizer

5

Cobalt chloride

When included as anindicator in desiccants

Humidity indicator card (HIC), moisture indicator insilica gel

Prohibited from February 22, 2022

6

7

Perfluoro carboxylic acids (PFCAs)
and related substances containing 9
to 14 carbon atoms in chain
CAS:375-95-1,335-76-2,2058-948,307-55-1,72629-94-8,
376-06-7, etc.
Prohibited for use from Jan 1, 2023
Mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons(MOAHs) containing 1–7 aromatic rings

・0.0000025% by weight (25ppb) of C9-C14 PFCAs in
total in molded items andmixtures・0.000026% by weight (260ppb) of C9-C14 PFCA-related
substances in molded items
and mixtures

Mass concentration in ink
exceeding 0.1%.

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Water repellent, oil repellent, fire extinguishant,
photoresist, coating materials, etc.

Use of mineral oils in packaging materials,
unsolicited advertising flyers (direct mail) andcatalogs