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Environmental Protection and Disposal
13.1
Environmental Protection
13.1.1
Production Processes
The products are made with energy- and resource-optimized production pro‐
cesses which allow re-using and recycling the resulting waste. We regularly try
to replace pollutant-loaded raw materials and supplies by more environment-
friendly alternatives.
13.1.2
Prohibited Substances
We guarantee that our products do not contain any of the substances specified
in the German regulation of prohibited chemicals ("Chemikalien-Verbotsver‐
ordnung"). We furthermore declare that our products are free of mercury,
asbestos, PCB and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
13.1.3
No Release of Hazardous Substances
Our products do not contain any hazardous substances which may be released
in the case of appropriate use. Accordingly, our products will normally not have
any negative effect on the environment.
13.1.4
Principal Components
The principal components contained in our products are listed below:
Electronic devices
Motors
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steel
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aluminum
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copper
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synthetic materials
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electronic components and modules
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steel
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aluminum
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copper
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brass
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magnetic materials
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electronic components and modules
Fig.13-1:
Principal components
13.2
Disposal
13.2.1
Return of Products
Our products can be returned to us free of charge for disposal. It is a precon‐
dition, however, that the products are free of oil, grease or other dirt.
Furthermore, the products returned for disposal mustn't contain any undue for‐
eign matter or foreign component.
Please send the products free domicile to the following address:
Bosch Rexroth AG
Electric Drives and Controls
Bürgermeister-Dr.-Nebel-Strasse 2
D-97816 Lohr am Main
13.2.2
Packaging Materials
The packaging materials consist of cardboard, wood and polystyrene. These
materials can be recycled anywhere without any problem.
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