Exploring the End-Of-Life, Safety, and Regulatory Concerns for Flame Retarded Electrical and Electronic Equipment

摘要

Advances in the technology of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) have resulted in transformations in our lives in both domestic and business settings. These improvements touch our lives in many ways. People across the globe have greater access to information and education due to the proliferation of computers, mobile phones, CDs, and televisions. Each year's new EEE demonstrate advances that push the envelope on size, speed, features that save time and energy, and cost-savings. All indications are that this market will continue to grow, particularly with improvements in technology. This growth has brought to light concerns over the environmental effects of materials used in this market. End-of-life issues, such as reuse-reduce-recovery-recycle; fire safety; and compliance with regulatory matters are all of major concern. This paper is a continuation of previous papers. It will explore these safety, compliance with regulatory (including the proposed WEEE and RoHS directives), and end-of-life issues for EEE. It will examine the effect that particular flame retardants can make toward meeting various demands placed on electrical and electronic equipment.