Banning Chemical
Substances
At Epson 100% of production materials, including all parts and raw materials used in our products, packaging materials and OEM
supplies, meet or exceed our rigorous, global proprietary green purchasing standards. Our factories make it a priority to eliminate substances and reduce consumption and emissions of chemical substances by replacing them with safe alternatives.
Purchase of Chlorine-Based Solvents in Japan
(tons)
700
1993: E
pson took the initiative to completely eliminate 3 chlorine
based organic solvents.
Trichloroethylene
600
Methylene chloride
Tetrachloroethylene
500
1999: Total elimination of 3 chlorine based organic solvents was achieved.
400
1999: T
o comply with ever-stricter chemical compliance regulations and actively disclose accurate information on chemical substances, Epson commenced preparations for a chemical data management system.
300
200
100
0
1993
94
95
96
97
98
