Key facts
- Brand
- SONY
- Model
- SS-00259
- Documents
- 6
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2011-10-29
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Sony SS-00259 Technical Standard Management Regulations for Environment‑Related Substances
The Sony Technical Standard SS‑00259 establishes the purpose and scope for controlling hazardous substances in parts, materials and accessories used in Sony products. It clarifies which substances are banned, which are to be phased out, and which are exempt, aiming to comply with laws, reduce environmental impact, and preserve the ecosystem.
The document details classification levels, allowable concentrations, measurement methods, and specific target substances such as cadmium, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PCBs, PBDEs, asbestos and formaldehyde. It also provides pre‑conditioning and analytical techniques (ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, AAS) for verifying compliance.
All SONY SS-00259 documents by type
- Sony SS-00259 Technical Standard Management Regulations for Environment‑Related Substances 66 p
- Sony SS-00259 Management Regulations for Environment-Related Substances 68 p
- Sony SS-00259 Technical Standard (Seventh Edition) 76 p
- Sony SS-00259 Management Regulations for Environment-Related Substances 67 p
- Sony SS-00259 Technical Standard 103 p
- Sony SS-00259 Technical Standard Management Regulations for Environment‑Related Substances 103 p
Questions answered in these manuals
Which heavy metals are listed as controlled substances in SS‑00259?
Cadmium and cadmium compounds, Lead and lead compounds, Mercury and mercury compounds, and Hexavalent chromium compounds are listed as controlled heavy metals.
From: Sony SS-00259 Management Regulations for Environment-Related Substances
What security grade is assigned to this standard?
The standard is assigned Security Grade: Class C.
When was the fourth edition of the standard established?
The fourth edition was established on 2002‑03‑29.
