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JimmyDeath · 7th Mar 2018, 2:18 pm

I just noted from another forum that the REACH regulations on substances containing lead changed on the 1st of March which may make it more difficult to obtain leaded solder for hobby use.

If I read it correctly where lead is used in 'massive' form in a concentration greater than 0.3% it has to be labelled Â‘Restricted to professional usersÂ’, whether that means in reality that retailers stop the sale to hobby users is another matter.

I have just been able to order a couple of reels from Rapid but I don't know whether that's while stock last.

Regards

James

7th Mar 2018, 2:18 pm	#1
JimmyDeath Pentode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 239	Availability of Leaded Solder? I just noted from another forum that the REACH regulations on substances containing lead changed on the 1st of March which may make it more difficult to obtain leaded solder for hobby use. If I read it correctly where lead is used in 'massive' form in a concentration greater than 0.3% it has to be labelled Â‘Restricted to professional usersÂ’, whether that means in reality that retailers stop the sale to hobby users is another matter. I have just been able to order a couple of reels from Rapid but I don't know whether that's while stock last. Regards James