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Committee's Monthly Review:
REACH
RoHS
OSHA
EPA
EU and US Regulations
Other Pending Regulations
Hazardous Chemicals and Materials
NXP uses a wide variety of chemicals and materials in our wafer fabs, assembly and test facilities, and in our final products.
Overview
Chemicals and materials are highly specific and vital to our process technologies and products. We have several programs in place to control our use of hazardous chemicals and materials, and we follow some of the toughest standards in the industry for protecting our customers, team members and the environment.
NXP must always comply with all relevant in-place legislation and aims to stay ahead of new chemical legislation and customer requirements.
Production
Control chemical risks associated with worker health and safety and the environment, such as pollution and ozone depletion.
Products
Control chemical risks associated with any products and shipping materials for our customers and the environment.
Chemical Processes and Procedures
Our implemented processes and procedures provide direction regarding chemical controls, approvals, reporting and other requirements.
Approval Requirements for New Chemicals
Before any new chemicals are purchased or brought onsite, approval is required across multiple systems.
Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals Standard
A list of chemicals is maintained that are either prohibited in manufacturing or restricted, meaning their use is limited and accompanied by detailed risk-mitigation measures. This list is reviewed and approved by managers via an electronic waiver system. The list is based on current and future regulations and also reflects customer requests.
SDS Management
Safety data sheets are managed in a corporate system that allows for cross-company reporting. Team members are able to view all site-applicable data sheets.
Environmental Product Centralized Database
We use databases to register and classify more than 400 substances that we use in roughly 2,500 process chemicals and preparations, along with more than 2,000 product-related materials and subparts used by our manufacturing operations. We update these databases frequently to ensure they reflect the latest information.
Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)
As of 2007, we phased out the use of all ODS in our manufacturing processes and these substances are now prohibited at our manufacturing sites. When an air-conditioning system that uses ODS refrigerants is scheduled for replacement, we replace it with a new system that doesn’t use ODS. The majority of air conditioners that use ODS refrigerants have either been replaced or are in the process of being replaced wherever possible and practical.
Substances of Concern
NXP is committed to the safe handling of all substances of concern. We continually search for alternative substances and aim to discontinue using all substances of concern except those that don't have a safe, proven manufacturing alternative.
Governance
Our chemical management committee’s goal is to not only remain compliant but also, where possible, exceed legal and safety requirements. Working collaboratively, the committee has succeeded in implementing global processes and procedures that serve to keep our team members safe and minimize our environmental impact.
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