Notice concerning oxygen analyzers

Notice Regarding Toray Oxygen Analyzers and EU RoHS Directive

We wish to inform you of the following information regarding our measures related to compliance with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Our oxygen analyzers are classified as Category 9 Monitoring and Control Equipment (industrial applications).

The following models are already compliant with the directive.

  • LC-750F
  • RF-30
  • LC-300
  • LD-300
  • LC-450F
  • LD-450
  • MS-500

Compliance measures for the following models will be implemented in stages by July 21, 2021, the date from which directive Category 9 is applied.
Please contact us with any questions regarding compliance status.

  • LC-750
  • RF-400
  • LC-450
  • LC-860

Thank you.


Use of Refractory Ceramic Fiber in Toray Oxygen Analyzers and Regulatory Compliance Status

On November 1, 2015, refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) was added to the chemical substances regulated under the Ordinance on Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances.
RCF is used as an insulation material in the sensors of our oxygen analyzers, so we wish to inform our customers of the following.

Impact on our customers

  • The latest revision of the ordinance will not affect the use of oxygen analyzers that have been newly purchased or are already in operation.
  • RCF will not leak out of the oxygen analyzer if the product is used in accordance with the user manual.
  • Product disposal must be performed appropriately by an industrial waste disposal operator.
    When disposing of the product, inform the industrial waste disposal operator that the oxygen analyzer contains RCF.

For further details or inquiries regarding RCF, please consult the Labor Standards Bureau or the Labor Standards Inspection Office in your area.

Applicable models

Model Use of RCF
LC-750 Models shipped in or before November 2016
LC-850 Models shipped in or before November 2016
LC-860 Models shipped in or before November 2016
LC-750F Models shipped in or before December 2016
RF-30 Models shipped in or before December 2016
LC-300 Models shipped in or before December 2016
LF-200 Models shipped in or before December 2016

Handling of discontinued products

This applies to all products manufactured in November 2016 or earlier.

Exemptions from the ordinance

RCF is used in the following devices. However, they are exempted from the ordinance due to there being no possibility of dispersion.

S sensor/LD-300 Changed to alternative product from June 2019 shipment.
RF-400 Changed to alternative product from October 2017 shipment.
LC-450 Changed to alternative product from January 2018 shipment.
LC-450F Changed to alternative product from March 2018 shipment.
S sensor/MS-500 series Changed to alternative product from June 2019 shipment.
S sensor/LD-450 Changed to alternative product from June 2019 shipment.

Inquiries

  • CONTACT US
  • East Japan : +81-3-5962-9775

    West Japan : +81-77-544-6224