PI-72-04 Datasheet, PDF (8/11 Pages) Cymbet Corporation – EnerChip Standards Compliance and Use Procedures

PI-72-04 EnerChip Standards Compliance
WEEE marked product with other on-board integrated circuit devices using the appropriate processes that
adheres to local disposal and recycling regulations and instructions.
Section XI - EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC
Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and
accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, commonly known as the Battery Directive, regulates the
manufacture and disposal of batteries in the European Union with the aim of “improving the environmental
performance of batteries and accumulators”. Directive 2006/66/EC repealed Directive 91/157/EEC and
sets maximum quantities for certain chemicals and metals in batteries;tasks Member States with encouraging
improvements to the environmental performance of batteries; requires proper waste management of these
batteries, including recycling, collections, “take-back” programs, and disposal;sets waste battery collection
rates; sets financial responsibility for programs; and makes rules covering most phases of this legislation,
including labeling, marking, documentation, reviews, and other administrative and procedural matters.
The Battery Directive was created prior to the introduction of solid state thin film batteries and is focused on
issues surrounding legacy chemical batteries that use lead, mercury and cadmium in particular (EnerChips
do not contain any of these materials). Cymbet is absolutely committed to environmentally friendly battery
solutions and believes it is important to support the Battery Directive and provide Cymbet customers with the
information required to properly support the intent of this Directive. There are several Articles in the Directive
2006/66/EC that are applicable to Cymbet EnerChip solid state batteries:
• Article 3 - Definitions - The Cymbet EnerChip does use an electrochemical conversion to generate
electricity and therefore is considered to be a battery as defined in this Article. The EnerChip is
considered to be a Portable Battery as defined in this Article. Appliance is any electrical or electronic
equipment sold by a Cymbet customer that integrates an EnerChip solid state battery. Producer means
any person or company that places appliances or vehicles on the market for the first time that contains
a battery such as the EnerChip.
• Article 4 - Prohibitions - There are exemptions to the Directive for producers of: emergency and alarm
systems including emergency lighting, medical equipment, or cordless power tools.
• Article 5 - Increased Environmental Performance - This Article promotes research and encourages
improvements in the overall environmental performance of batteries through their entire life cycle.
EnerChip solid state batteries have been commercialized specifically to increase environmental
performance in support of this Article.
• Article 11 - Removal of waste batteries and accumulators - This article suggests that batteries be
readily removed from appliances at time of disposal with instructions showing how they can be removed
safely. Producer and Recycler EnerChip removal Instructions to satisfy this Article are: EnerChip
devices are to be removed from a printed circuit board at the processing stage when the other RoHS
compliant devices and integrated circuits are safely removed from a printed circuit board at time of
disposal in a manner that complies with local practices and regulations.
• Article 12 - Treatment and Recycling - Article 12 section 1a states: producers or third parties set up
schemes using best available techniques in terms of the protection of heath and the environment, to
provide for the treatment and recycling of waste batteries and accumulators; and (b) all identifiable
batteries and accumulators collected in accordance with Article 8 of this Directive or with Directive
2002/96/EC undergo treatment and recycling through schemes that comply as a minimum, with
Community legislation in particular as regards health, safety, and waste management. Producer and
Recycler EnerChip treatment and recycling Instructions to satisfy this Article are: After EnerChip
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