Declaration of Conformity
Vishay Ta/MLCC Capacitor Division
Constituents and prohibited materials in
Tantalum and MLCC Capacitors
Based on the fact that preservation of the global environment is of utmost importance
for all mankind to preserve mother Earth for future generations, the VISHAY Ta/MLCC Capacitor
DIVISION respects the environment in all aspects of its corporate activities on both the local and global
scales through “creation of new values.”
• We are dedicated to developing new products and technologies directed toward reducing
the impact on the environment.
• We promote recycling, reducing industrial waste and incorporating conservation of
resources, into all aspects of our corporate activities.
• We promote waste reduction and development of low-impact substitute technologies within our
division and with our suppliers and subcontractors to reduce environmental harm.
The VISHAY Ta/MLCC Capacitor Division is committed to conducting its worldwide operations in a
socially responsible and ethical manner in order to protect the environment, and ensure the safety and
health of our employees, customers and surrounding communities. One of our primary goals is to
eliminate/reduce the use of hazardous substances throughout our business operations.
Objective of Environment-friendly Procurement :
We promote procurement of materials with the least impact on the environment (chemicals, raw materials
and production equipment). By doing so, the company is able to achieve its social responsibility.
Philosophy of Environment-friendly Procurement :
Environmental assessment is considered when selecting equipment, materials and suppliers.
Applicable Products for Environment-friendly Procurement :
The following guidelines apply to procured materials and services, including chemicals, raw materials,
equipment and subcontracted work.
Raw materials procured by the VISHAY Ta/MLCC Capacitor Division must not have a negative impact
on the working or global environments when used in the manufacturing process.
• Reduce impact on the global environment resulting from procurement
of raw materials
• Minimize worker’s health risks.
• Strictly observe laws such as directives ELV, RoHS and WEEE1
of the European Parliament.
Based on this philosophy, we assess environmental impact when procuring raw materials and ask
suppliers for the following.
1. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) declaration.
We ask the MSDS be declared for all substances regulated by the Industrial Safety
and Health Law, European Directives ELV; RoHS and WEEE, preventative regulations
for specified chemical substances and Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control
law without exception.
2. We ask the supplier to consider and make suggestions concerning reusable, returnable and
recyclable packing and sub-material.
3. We ask the supplier to develop and introduce environment-friendly products.
Environmental Information
• Environmental Policy :
The VISHAY Ta/MLCC Capacitor Division has a defined Environmental Policy aimed at
- avoiding the use of prohibited substances in its processes and products
- reducing the use of harmful substances in its processes and products
- using recyclable materials wherever possible
- reducing the energy content of its products
As part of this plan, no ozone depleting chemicals are used by Vishay or are known to be used in our
sub-contractors processes.
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Our devices comply with ELV, RoHS, and WEEE and do not contain the following.
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Lead (Pb): Tantalum capacitors without lead are available and are designated Pb-free in the data sheets.
(MLCC capacitors are exempted for lead in the glass and/or ceramic matrix and have an exemption per
RoHs ELV, Annex II, 14 and/or Annex 5).
- Halogenated flame retardants e.g. Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBB)
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE))
• Lead–Free Soldering
The VISHAY Ta/MLCC Capacitor Division recognizes the emphasis now placed on the subject of
“lead-free soldering” as a result of the European Directives ELV, RoHS, WEEE. We are committed to
providing capacitors that meet these more stringent requirements. Global lead-free soldering standards are
currently under development.
• Constituents Materials of Tantalum and MLCC Capacitors
Can be provided on request from the following contacts:
tantalum@vishay.com
mlcc@vishay.com
1 ELV: Directive on end-of-life vehicles 2000/53/EC, European Parliament & Council; September 18,
2000.
1 RoHS: Directive on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
2002/95/EC (RoHS), European Parliament & Council; January 27, 2003.
1 WEEE: Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment 2002/96/EC (WEEE), European
Parliament & Council; January 27, 2003.