Our capacitors do not contain PCB, solvents, or any other toxic or banned materials. They do not contain hazardous substances acc. to «Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung» (based on European guidelines 2003/53/EG and 76/769/EWG), «Gefahrstoffverordnung» (GefStoffV) and «Bedarfsgegenstaendeverordnung (BedGgstV)». They are not classified as «dangerous goods» acc. to transit rules. The capacitors do not contain highly flammable liquids and do not have to be marked under the Regulations for Hazardous Goods. They are rated WGK 0 (water risk category zero «no general threat to water»). Our products pose no threat to health if applied properly. In case of skin contact with filling liquids, clean the affected areas with water and soap. All capacitors are made with lead-free solder tin.

Disposal

The impregnants and filling materials contain vegetable oil, polyurethane mixtures or nitrogen. A data sheet about the applied impregnant can be provided by the manufacturer on request. We recommend disposing of the capacitors through professional recycling centres for electric/electronic waste. The capacitors can be disposed of as follows:

• Disposal acc. to European Waste Catalogue 200136 (capacitors filled with plant oil/resin)
• Gas filled capacitors do not require any special treatment.
• Solid filling materials: acc. to EWC 080404 («solidified adhesives and sealants»).
• Liquid filling materials which may have emerged from the capacitor shall be absorbed by proper granules and disposed of in accordance with European Waste Catalogue 080410 (PUR resin residues, not solidified).

Caution: When touching or disposing of capacitors with activated break-action mechanism, please consider that even after days and weeks these capacitors may still be charged with high voltages! Consult your national rules and restrictions for waste and disposal.