When a PCB is eventually disposed of, the disposal process can potentially
release these elements into the environment, polluting the atmosphere.
In fact, the incineration of halogen-based components can produce
dioxin, which the EPA defines as one of the most toxic chemicals known
to man. In fact, the EPA has confirmed inhaling dioxin is even small
doses will almost invariably lead to cancer and ultimately death.
The significant benefit of halogen-free boards is that they do not pose the
same threat to the environment, which can be great for
environmentally-conscious companies and environmentally-conscious
consumers who patronize those companies.
Halogen-Free PCB Applications
What types of industries and applications are halogen-free PCBs typically
used in? Halogen-free PCBs can be used in any industry or application
where you would use printed circuit boards, from consumer electronics to
industrial automation and everything in between. While there is some
variance in the specifications of halogen-free PCBs compared to PCBs
which contain chemicals like chlorine and bromine, these boards are
entirely effective and suitable for most applications.
If you're concerned about how halogen-free boards will work with your specific
application but would still like to try them, feel free to give us a
call to discuss the issue. Our PCB experts will be more than happy to
talk to you about the differences between halogen-free PCBs and other
printed circuit boards, as well as how those differences may or may not
affect your specific product.
Although all companies can make use of halogen-free PCBs, they appear most often in companies made a
forward commitment to being better to the environment, reducing their
carbon footprint and being responsible about the toxins they emit into
the atmosphere as a result of their production processes.
