CircuiTree - December 2008 - (Page 49) Biodegradable Cleaners Pb-free Surface Finishes Tin, Silver and NiAu finishes to replace SnPb hot air solder levelling. Wetting agents in acid cleaners are replaced by fully biodegradable components. EDTA-free Electroless Cu Atotech high tech processes do not contain EDTA. Green Chemical Products Cyanide-free Zincates for Al-Pads Alkaline and acidic versions. Halogen-free Base Material All PCB base materials developed by Atotech are free of halogens. Atotech has developed different initiatives for all its business fields and is dealing with its commitments and responsibilities for sustainable development more actively then ever before. All customers and business partners throughout the value chain are invited to benefit from Atotech’s sustainable development and take advantage of savings in all aspects (e.g. raw materials, energy, chemicals, water and waste). The benefits of using Atotech‘s current products and manufacturing technologies as well as future developments can be clearly shown and described to understand the power of sustainability by your local Atotech partner. With this awareness of environmental concerns Atotech will, now and in the future, lead the way in addressing critical needs and create extraordinary value for sustainable development in the industries we serve. For additional information, please read more on our pages: www.atotech.com Solvent-free manufacturing of substrates Bonding Enhancement Increased copper loading capacity of 45 g/L reduces copper waste and chemistry consumption – up to 50% of waste reduction compared to standard operations. ADEPT Technology is Atotech’s unique process for creating advanced dielectrics (RCF and R-RCF) by application of dry powders only, and thereby completely eliminating the need for organic solvents in the manufacture of such materials. http://www.atotech.com http://www.atotech.com
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