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Evaluation of the Danish Statutory Order on Lead

Contents

Foreword

Sammenfattende artikel

Summary and conclusions

1 Introduction

2 Statutory Order on Lead

3 Applications requiring exemptions from the ban on lead

• 3.1 Special cables
• 3.2 Superconductors
• 3.3 Restoration of metal objects
• 3.4 Roofing/Flashings and weatherings on historical buildings, including churches
• 3.5 Brake linings
• 3.6 Motorbike clutch linings
• 3.7 Aviation fuel
• 3.8 Fishing equipment
• 3.9 PVC fittings and pipes

4 Exemption for repairs, rebuilding of and extensions to houses

• 4.1 Flashings and weatherings on buildings
• 4.2 Lead soldering of new zinc roof gutters etc.

5 Applications of lead as a chemical compound - exemptions from regulation

• 5.1 Heat stabilisers in elastomers
• 5.2 Stabilisers incorporated in electrical cables in products
• 5.3 High-intensity discharge lamps
• 5.4 Paint for special uses
• 5.5 Glass for special uses
• 5.6 Glaze, enamels and pigments on art and handicrafts that are not likely to be used in connection with foodstuffs
• 5.7 Glaze on tiles, vitrified brick, brick and spark plugs
• 5.8 Electronic components
• 5.9 Other applications

6 Other uses of lead as a metal

• 6.1 Soldering alloys for electronics
• 6.2 Low-melting alloys
• 6.3 Other alloys
• 6.4 Balancing
• 6.5 Protection against radiation
• 6.6 Sound and vibration suppression
• 6.7 Mantles for cables
• 6.8 Ammunition
• 6.9 Other uses

7 Uses in conflict with the Statutory Order on Lead

• 7.1 Primers for bolt guns etc.
• 7.2 Equipment which could be imported illegally

8 Discussion and summary

References

Annex 1 Organisations and companies contributing to the study

Annex 2 EU Directives

Annex 3 Statutory Order on Lead

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Version 1.0 November 2006, © Danish Environmental Protection Agency