The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the
manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed
circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,
causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with increased risks e.g. skin cancer
(malignant melanoma) as a consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the
nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement
permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms.
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative.
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TCO'03 Information
(Optional, only available for TCO'03 version)
Congratulations!
The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label.
This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested
according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements
in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with
the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural
environment.
Some of the features of the TCO'03 Display requirements.
Ergonomics
● Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for
the user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance,
contrast, resoluction, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.
Energy
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