WHY ARE HALOGENS HARMFUL?
Halogens can form Dioxins when burned and Dioxins are considered to be likely carcinogens. The simplest definition for a carcinogen is any substance that can promote, produce or cause cancer in humans and animals. It is important to note that carcinogens don't lead to cancer after every exposure. Some cause cancerous changes following high-level, prolonged exposure, while others may cause damage at lower levels and shorter exposure periods. An individual's unique genetic makeup may influence the body's response to a carcinogen.

Lead and Halogen materials ......
have been used by the entire electronics industry for decades. Concerns have been steadily on the rise regarding their impact on health and the environment. Industrial concerns including long term reliability, robustness and wetting create other types of issues for the developers. As a soldering material manufacturer, Qualitek is addressing and resolving such issues.

The difference between Halogen Free and Halogen 0 .....
is that Qualiteks' Halogen Free products adhere to the adopted levels developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as acceptable in final assembled products for the most robust Halogen free formulations. These levels are: <900ppm chlorine, <900ppm bromine, <1500ppm total halogens.

Qualiteks' Halogen 0 products exceed the acceptable industry standards and contain 0% halogens. The levels of Qualiteks' Halogen 0 formulations are 0% ppm total halogens.

Qualitek International ......
has been working developing and presenting soldering solutions since 1980. Qualitek pioneered no-clean soldering materials in 1980, positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovations with the development of suitable lead free materials in 2000 and now in 2009 would like to present their halogen free and halogen 0 products. Evaluation samples are readily available and Qualitek's local technical support is unsurpassed. They will recommend product, send samples and help you gain success in this transitional process. Qualitek has helped many customers through the no-clean process, the lead free implementation and they are ready to help you through to a better, safer reliable halogen free product.

QUALITEK'S HALOGEN FREE AND HALOGEN 0 FORMULATIONS
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