Is PCB poisonous?

We are a green energy brand which sells solar water heater. All of our products are almost use PCB. And we want to know whether it is poisonous to human and environment?

PCB Design, PCB Materials
November 15, 2023

Yes.

Electronic parts on PCB generally contain lead and other sulfides. In the past decades, many manufacturers have said that they will not use electronic components containing lead, but it is not credible and possible. Lead is an important material in electronic components. It is practical to reduce lead but impossible to eliminate it.

Oliver Smith

Oliver is an experienced electronics engineer skilled in PCB design, analog circuits, embedded systems, and prototyping. His deep knowledge spans schematic capture, firmware coding, simulation, layout, testing, and troubleshooting. Oliver excels at taking projects from concept to mass production using his electrical design talents and mechanical aptitude.

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