Do the components of Samsung SSDs contain any environmentally hazardous substances?
A 01. Samsung SSDs conform to the principles of ‘Halogen Free’ and the ‘RoHS Directive’ and therefore do not contain any hazardous substances. * Halogen Free : Halogen elements (e.g. bromine, chlorine) are hazardous substances. When these substances are vaporized, they deplete the ozone layer. When they are burnt, they also become hazardous. Many countries therefore restrict the use of halogen elements. Flux that contains halogen is often used by companies that mount semiconductors onto PCBs. Halogen elements are also added to high molecular substances in order for electronic goods to better withstand fire. Issues pertaining to the use of halogen were widely acknowledged after 1990 and thus an international agreement on the restriction of the use of halogen was made at the Montreal Protocol. * RoHS : The European Union has implemented the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive which restricts the use of hazardous materials in electronic and electrical equipment. The RoHS
