The Merck concept Green³
For energy-efficient displays and environmental resource conservation
If you intend to develop green products, you need to have the right ingredients. Merck has developed innovative and eco-friendly materials for energy-efficient displays which enable excellent picture qualities as well as completely novel designs. We help make production processes environmentally friendly and easy to handle. We support our customers in developing green LCDs and have developed eco-efficient and WEEE-compliant recovery processes for waste LCDs.
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Advanced LC materials for energy-efficient DisplaysVery high contrast, brightness and high transmission, thereby significantly lower backlight power. Our advanced LC materials prolong battery lifetime in mobile devices and reduce power consumption in “greener” TV sets. Lower backlight power along with PS-VA-specific LCD electrode layout provide cost benefits to LCD manufacturers. |
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Lighting without mercury: LEDs and OLEDsGo green! Designs that use solid-state lighting (LEDs) do not contain mercury. This is an important contribution to environmental protection and meets regulatory requirements. Merck offers innovative luminescent materials for more efficient LEDs and premium OLED materials for an exciting new display technology. |
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Safety for humans and the environmentMerck’s Liquid Crystals division has implemented a safety policy for energy-efficient display materials. This bans the use of acutely toxic, mutagenic or otherwise seriously hazardous substances that remain in the end product. Merck is directly subject the new European chemicals legislation called REACH. We also comply with the legislation governing chemicals in other countries around the world. |
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Your partner for green principles and strategiesMerck makes every effort to use raw materials, energy and water economically. During development, production, storage, transport and use of our products, we aim to prevent environmental pollution and health hazards. Our corporate policy “Safety, Health and Environment – Principles and Strategies” implements the guideline formulated by the national and international associations of the chemical industry in the Responsible Care® guidelines. |
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Regulatory SupportElectronics and their components such as LCDs or OLEDs are subjected to laws and regulations in various countries of the world. Likewise, voluntary measures and the self-commitment of certain industries and individual companies restrict the usage of certain hazardous substances. Merck materials comply with all these regulations. Regarding RoHS conformity we can provide corresponding statements and analytical reports in order to enable customers to comply their legal obligations. More information on Compliance with EU directive 2002/95/EC ("RoHS") |
