Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

NXP uses a wide variety of chemicals and materials in our wafer fabs, assembly and test facilities, and in our final products.

Chemical Control Standard

Our implemented processes and procedures provide direction regarding chemical controls, approvals, reporting and other requirements.

  • Approval Requirements for New Chemicals

    Before any new chemicals are purchased or brought onsite, approval is required across multiple systems​. ​

  • Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals Standard​

    A list of chemicals is maintained that are either prohibited in manufacturing or restricted, meaning their use is limited and accompanied by detailed risk-mitigation measures. This list is reviewed and approved by managers via an electronic waiver system. The list is based on current and future regulations and also reflects customer requests. ​

  • SDS Management​

    Safety data sheets are managed in a corporate system that allows for cross-company reporting​. Team members are able to view all site-applicable data sheets. ​

  • Environmental Product Centralized Database

    We use databases to register and classify more than 400 substances that we use in roughly 2,500 process chemicals and preparations, along with more than 2,000 product-related materials and subparts used by our manufacturing operations. We update these databases frequently to ensure they reflect the latest information.

Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)

As of 2007, we phased out the use of all ODS in our manufacturing processes and these substances are now prohibited at our manufacturing sites. When an air-conditioning system that uses ODS refrigerants is scheduled for replacement, we replace it with a new system that doesn’t use ODS. The majority of air conditioners that use ODS refrigerants have either been replaced or are in the process of being replaced wherever possible and practical.

Our declaration

Substances of Concern

NXP is committed to the safe handling of all substances of concern. We continually search for alternative substances and aim to discontinue using all substances of concern except those that don't have a safe, proven manufacturing alternative.

  • Governance

    Our chemical management committee’s goal is to not only remain compliant but also, where possible, exceed legal and safety requirements.

    Chemical Management Committee's Monthly Review:

    1. REACH
    2. RoHS
    3. OSHA
    4. EPA
    5. EU and US Regulations
    6. Other Pending Regulations

    Working collaboratively, the committee has succeeded in implementing global processes and procedures that serve to keep our team members safe and minimize our environmental impact.