DESIGN TOOLS

Environment health and safety

Green engineering

Micron designs and manufactures innovative, high-quality semiconductor solutions that meet the changing needs of the worldwide market, as well as the global community. Given that level of commitment, we've converted our company-wide manufacturing processes to provide lead-free and green products to customers who require it.

Micron's green engineering program encompasses all of the company's environmental efforts. Besides our lead-free and green efforts, we've developed programs in pollution prevention, chemical reclamation, and material recycling to help conserve and protect our natural resources.

 

Find a part-specific RoHS Certificate of Compliance by navigating to the part detail page or using the main products family navigation.

 

Triman

The Triman and Info-tri symbols are required under French Decree No. 2014-1577 (eff. 1 January 2015) to consumers in France about the recyclability of packaging and products and indicate how the materials should be sorted at end of life for Products and packaging that are labeled with the Triman symbol are meant to be sorted and collected with other recyclable materials, such as paper or recyclable plastics.  

Micron’s products, including those sold through Crucial.com, conform to French Environmental Code Article L541-9-3. Consumer packaging is marked with the Triman and WEEE symbols.  Materials that do not contain the Triman or WEEE symbols may be disposed of as instructed by the graphics below.

Micron is committed to the protection of the environment, including efforts promote the proper recycling and reuse of resources. If you have questions about specific products or packaging or other product compliance efforts, please contact your sales and marketing representative. 

 

Les symboles Triman et Info-tri sont exigés par le décret français n° 2014-1577 (en vigueur depuis le 1er janvier 2015) aux consommateurs français concernant la recyclabilité des emballages et des produits. Ils indiquent comment les matériaux des produits doivent être triés en fin de vie. Les emballages étiquetés avec le symbole Triman sont destinés à être triés et collectés avec d’autres matériaux recyclables, tels que le papier ou les plastiques recyclables.  

Les produits Micron, y compris ceux vendus via Crucial.com, sont conformes à l’article L541-9-3 du Code de l’environnement français. Les emballages grand public sont marqués des symboles Triman et WEEE. Les matériaux ne contenant pas les symboles Triman ou WEEE peuvent être éliminés conformément aux instructions des graphiques ci-dessous.

Micron s’engage à protéger l’environnement, notamment en promouvant le recyclage et la réutilisation des ressources. Si vous avez des questions concernant un produit spécifique ou des emballages ou encore d’autres mesures de conformité, veuillez contacter votre représentant commercial et marketing. 

Proposition 65

Warning

This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and Lead Compounds which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

What is California Proposition 65 (also known as “Prop 65”)?
Prop 65 is a California Law that requires businesses to warn Californians about certain chemicals in the environment and/or consumer goods. Also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, Prop 65 was designed to assist California residents to make informed decisions about the products they purchase and the impact on their health. Warnings are based on a list of chemicals published by the State of California (over 990 to date) which may pose an increased risk of cancer and/or reproductive harm if minimum exposure levels, also known as Safe Harbor levels, are exceeded. These warnings are widespread within California and can be found across many industries including food and beverage sales, clothing sales, furniture sales, automotive repair, etc..

How does Micron determine which products receive this warning?
Micron Product Compliance has reviewed the companies products, based on our knowledge about the presence of one or more listed chemicals and the likely method of exposure for the product’s intended and foreseeable use. Out of an abundance of caution, Micron provides the warning for all products that contain Prop 65 listed chemicals within the product. Because of this conservative approach, exposure levels for products with Prop 65 warnings may be well below the Safe Harbor Levels, or could even be zero. Products with Prop 65 listed chemicals present but just within internal components, or the products are not frequently handled after installation.

How do the California Prop 65 warnings compare to the European Union’s chemical limits stated in RoHS and REACH?
Although there is a great deal of overlap between the California and the EU’s chemical listings, Prop 65 warnings are based on exposure levels and do not necessarily correlate with the quantity limits stated in the EU directives. Additionally, there are no restrictions imposed by Prop 65, it only requires warnings to Californians when Safe Harbor exposure levels are exceeded.

Should I be concerned about the safety of these products?
Although you should always be aware and take notice of any product warning, a Prop 65 warning does not mean that a product is unsafe. The State of California’s website states, “A Prop 65 warning does not necessarily mean that a product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements.” As an added precaution, Micron recommends washing your hands after handling any item that received a Prop 65 warning.

Where can I find out more?
For more information about Prop 65, the chemicals that have been listed, and how these chemicals may impact human health, please visit the State of California’s website at http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html