CEN/TR 10364:2018

Steels and cast irons - Determination of substances listed in the directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and 2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limitations

The present Technical Report gives guidance regarding the chemical composition controls of steels (except chrome plated products) and cast irons in respect of the European legislation, namely Directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) [1], repealing 2002/95/EU, the Commission Delegated Directive EU 2015/863 amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU [10] and 2000/53/EC (ELV) [2].
These Directives require the characterization of these materials for Cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)), mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and the four phthalates DEHP, BBP DBP and DIBP. Nevertheless, the Directives do not reflect the correspondence between these elements/compounds and the normal composition of each material concerned. In other words, for every material there is an obligation to determine all the compounds listed, independently of the relevance of such controls.

Stahl und Gusseisen - Die Bestimmung der Substanzen in den Richtlinien aufgeführt 2011/65/EU (RoHS) und 2000/53/EG (ELV) - Beschränkungen

Aciers et fontes - Déterminations des substances listées dans les directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) et 2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limites

Le présent Rapport Technique donne des orientations concernant les contrôles de la composition chimique des aciers (à l’exception des produits revêtus de chrome) et des fontes par rapport à la législation européenne, en particulier les directives 2011/65/UE (RoHS) [1], annulant la 2002/95/UE et la directive déléguée de la Commission européenne 2015/863 modifiant l'annexe II de la directive 2011/65/UE[10] et 2000/53/CE (VLE)[2] [2].
Ces directives exigent la caractérisation de ces matériaux en ce qui concerne le cadmium (Cd), le chrome hexavalent (Cr (VI)), le mercure (Hg), le plomb (Pb), les diphényles polybromés (PBB), les diphenyléthers polybromés (PBDE) et les quatre phtalates DEHP, BBP DBP et DIBP. Néanmoins les directives ne reflètent pas la correspondance entre ces éléments/composés et la composition normale de chaque matériau concerné. En d’autres termes, pour chaque matériau, il y a obligation de déterminer tous les composés listés, indépendamment de la pertinence de tels contrôles.

Jeklene in železove litine - Določevanje snovi, navedenih v direktivah 2011/65/EU (RoHS) in 2000/53/ES (ELV) - Omejitve

To tehnično poročilo podaja navodila v zvezi z nadzorom kemijske sestave jekel (razen izdelkov, prevlečenih s kromom) in železovih litin v skladu z evropsko zakonodajo, predvsem Direktiv 2011/65/EU (RoHS) [1], razveljavitve 2002/95/EU, Delegirane direktive Komisije EU 2015/863 o spremembi dodatka II k Direktivi 2011/65/EU [10] in 2000/53/ES (ELV) [2].
Te direktive zahtevajo karakterizacijo teh materialov za kadmij (Cd), šestvalentni krom (Cr (VI)), živo srebro (Hg), svinec (Pb), polibromirane bifenile (PBB), polibromirane difeniletre (PBDE) ter štiri ftalate (DEHP, BBP DBP in DIBP). Kljub temu direktive ne odražajo skladnosti med temi elementi/spojinami in običajno sestavo posameznega zadevnega materiala. Povedano drugače, za vsak material je treba določiti vse navedene spojine, neodvisno od ustreznosti takšnih nadzorov.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Nov-2018
• ICS: 77.040.30 - Chemical analysis of metals
• ICS: 77.080.01 - Ferrous metals in general
• Technical Committee: ECISS/TC 102 - Methods of chemical analysis for iron and steel
• Drafting Committee: ECISS/TC 102/WG 5 - Chemical analysis of ferro alloys
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 14-Nov-2018
• Due Date: 09-Nov-2019
• Completion Date: 14-Nov-2018
• Ref Project: SIST-TP CEN/TR 10364:2019 - Steels and cast irons - Determination of substances listed in the directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and 2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limitations

Relations

• Replaces: CEN/TR 10364:2016 - Steels and cast irons - Determination of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE) with regard to directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and 2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limitations
• Effective Date: 21-Nov-2018

Overview

CEN/TR 10364:2018 provides technical guidance on chemical-composition controls for steels (except chrome-plated products) and cast irons in relation to European legislation: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 (amending RoHS Annex II) and Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV). The Technical Report clarifies which restricted substances (Cd, Cr(VI), Hg, Pb, PBB, PBDE and the phthalates DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) are realistically relevant for these materials and explains limitations of testing and interpretation for compliance with RoHS / ELV.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and legal linkage: Guidance aligns steel and cast-iron chemical checks with RoHS 2011/65/EU, EU 2015/863 and ELV 2000/53/EC.
• List of restricted substances: Cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP - all subject to max concentration thresholds in RoHS.
• Bulk material conclusions:
  • Lead (Pb): The only substance among the list that can be present in meaningful bulk concentrations in steels/cast irons and is therefore relevant for bulk testing. Lead can be measured reproducibly using standardized analytical methods.
  • Cadmium (Cd) and Mercury (Hg): Physico‑chemical properties (low boiling points) cause evaporation during steelmaking (melting >1 400 °C), so these elements are normally absent in bulk and difficult to verify reliably.
  • PBB / PBDE and Phthalates: Organic flame retardants and plasticizers decompose or are removed during high‑temperature steelmaking; therefore not expected in bulk steel/cast iron.
• Surface issues:
  • Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)): May occur on surfaces due to coatings or treatments; surface detection does not necessarily reflect bulk composition. Standardized surface test methods (e.g., EN 62321 series) are applicable.
• Analytical methods and limitations: References include EN 10181, EN 62321 (and EN 62321‑1), ISO 16918 and techniques like ICP‑MS, CVAAS and ETAAS; the report highlights limitations in robust verification for elements that are effectively absent.

Applications

• Use CEN/TR 10364:2018 to:
  • Interpret RoHS / ELV test requests for steel and cast-iron components.
  • Decide which substances require bulk vs. surface testing.
  • Avoid unnecessary or misleading testing for substances that cannot be present in bulk due to metallurgical processes.
  • Inform procurement, compliance documentation and supplier declarations.

Who should use this standard

• Steel and cast‑iron manufacturers and foundries
• Testing and calibration laboratories
• OEMs and component suppliers subject to RoHS / ELV compliance
• Regulatory bodies, compliance officers and product safety teams

Related standards and guidance

• Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863
• Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV)
• EN 62321 series (detection of RoHS substances)
• EN 10181 (lead in steels)
• ISO 16918 (ICP‑MS determination of elements in steel)

Keywords: CEN/TR 10364:2018, steel RoHS guidance, cast iron ELV compliance, lead in steel, hexavalent chromium surface testing, RoHS testing limitations, EN 62321.

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Steels and cast irons - Determination of substances listed in the directives 2011/65/EU
(RoHS) and 2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limitations
Stahl und Gusseisen - Die Bestimmung der Substanzen in den Richtlinien aufgeführt
2011/65/EU (RoHS) und 2000/53/EG (ELV) - Beschränkungen
Aciers et fontes - Déterminations des substances listées dans les directives 2011/65/EU
(RoHS) et 2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limites
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 10364:2018
ICS:
77.040.30 Kemijska analiza kovin Chemical analysis of metals
77.080.01 Železne kovine na splošno Ferrous metals in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN/TR 10364
TECHNICAL REPORT
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
November 2018
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
ICS 77.040.30; 77.080.01 Supersedes CEN/TR 10364:2016
English Version
Steels and cast irons - Determination of substances listed
in the directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) and 2000/53/EC
(ELV) - Limitations
Aciers et fontes - Déterminations des substances listées Stahl und Gusseisen - Die Bestimmung der Substanzen
dans les directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS) et in den Richtlinien aufgeführt 2011/65/EU (RoHS) und
2000/53/EC (ELV) - Limites 2000/53/EG (ELV) - Beschränkungen

This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 12 October 2018. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ECISS/TC
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and Definitions. 4
4 Requirements and applicability . 4
5 Recommendation . 6
Bibliography . 7

European foreword
This document (CEN/TR 10364:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 102
“Methods of chemical analysis for iron and steel”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TR 10364:2016.
1 Scope
The present document gives guidance regarding the chemical composition controls of steels (except
chrome plated products) and cast irons in respect of the European legislation, namely Directives
2011/65/EU (RoHS) [1], repealing 2002/95/EU, the Commission Delegated Directive EU 2015/863
amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU [10] and 2000/53/EC (ELV) [2].
These Directives require the characterization of these materials for cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium
(Cr (VI)), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE) and the four phthalates DEHP, BBP DBP and DIBP. Nevertheless, the Directives do not reflect the
correspondence between these elements/compounds and the normal composition of each material
concerned. In other words, for every material there is an obligation to determine all the compounds listed,
independently of the relevance of such controls.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and Definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 Requirements and applicability
4.1 General
Directive 2011/65/EU, article 4, restricts the following substances to the maximum concentration values
to the following :
— Lead: 0,1 %;
— Mercury: 0,1 %;
— Cadmium: 0,01 %;
— Hexavalent chromium: 0,1 %;
— Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB): 0,1 %;
— Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE): 0,1 %.
— Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): 0,1 %.
— Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP): 0,1 %.
— Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): 0,1 %.
— Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): 0,1 %.
Steel and cast iron manufacturers are often required to state/provide compliance with the Directives
above and submit analytical results for each of those elements/compounds. However, due to the
manufacturing processes and the inherent properties of the steels and cast irons, the determination of
most of the compounds listed is not applicable or relevant.
Subclauses 4.2 and 4.3 details the relevance of these requirements.
4.2 Bulk materials
4.2.1 Lead (Pb)
Due to a 1 755 °C boiling point, lead is the sin
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