Sunlife Hot Melt Adhesive RoHS Testing Interpretation: What does it mean that ten items were not detected by SGS in 2026

When purchasing hot melt adhesive, RoHS reports are often used as a “compliance pass”. But the short lines of ‘ND’ in the report actually prove and cannot prove something, and many people are actually confused. This article uses Sunlife’s 2026 SGS RoHS report to explain each item clearly.

00 Scope: This report is only responsible for the samples submitted for inspection

First, let’s talk about the most easily misunderstood point. This report is aimed at a submission for inspectionHot melt adhesive sample (sample description: white material)The original report clearly states:

The results of this report are only responsible for the samples tested

So,cannotUnderstand it as’ All Sunlife hot melt adhesive models have passed RoHS’. The correct statement is:This report certifies the compliance of the submitted samples in the listed ten items. When making purchases, you should request corresponding accompanying reports based on the model and batch you have purchased.

01 Report Basic Information

What are the ten items of RoHS 02

This report is based onEU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and its amended Directive (EU) 2015/863Covering ten substances:

1. Lead (Pb)
2. Mercury (Hg)
3. Cadmium (Cd)
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI))
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
7. Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
8. Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
9. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
10. Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

In terms of limit values,Cadmium is 100 mg/kg, while the other nine are all 1000 mg/kg。

03 Test result: All ten items were ND (not detected)

The detection method refers to the IEC 62321 series (ICP-OES/AAS, UV Vis, GC-MS). The results are as follows:

All ten items are ND (not detected).

What does’ ND ‘mean exactly? Don’t understand it as’ absolutely zero ‘

ND = Not Detected， pointBelow the Method Detection Limit (MDL)It is not ‘content exactly 0′. In other words, it is’ undetectable under existing detection capabilities’ rather than ‘absolutely non-existent’.

The practical significance for the purchaser is:This sample for inspection meets the limit requirements of RoHS ten itemsIt can serve as evidence of supplier compliance capability. but itCannot replaceThe report of the model and batch of goods you want to buy.

3 things to pay attention to when using 05

1. Only corresponding to the submitted samples, not covering all models/batches. External references must be accompanied by the premise that ‘this test is for the sample being tested’.
2. Pay attention to the purpose statement of the report. This report states that the results are intended for customer research, teaching, internal quality control, product development, and other purposes only, and are for internal reference only. If used for formal occasions such as bidding and external promotion, formal reports for the corresponding purposes should be requested from the supplier.
3. Don’t mix expired certificates in. The Sunlife Environmental Labeling Product Certification Certificate is valid until August 1, 2026,Currently expiredNot cited as a valid current qualification; The remaining testing data shall be subject to the actual report.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does RoHS display ‘not detected’ mean these substances are completely absent?

A: Not equal to absolute zero. ND refers to being below the detection limit of the instrument, which means that it has not been detected within the detection capability range.

Q: Can a RoHS report represent all hot melt adhesive models?

A: I can’t. This report is only responsible for the sample submitted for inspection, and corresponding reports for other models/batches need to be provided separately.

Q: How to obtain compliance documents from suppliers during procurement?

A: Tell the other person about youModel+BatchRequest the accompanying RoHS report corresponding to this batch; If used in formal settings, indicate the purpose of the required report.

Q: Does Sunlife have RoHS documentation?

A: Yes, there is. The 2026 SGS RoHS report (number CANEC26008641201) shows that none of the ten items in the hot melt adhesive samples were detected, and can be provided upon request.

About Sunlife

Guangzhou Sunlife Trading Co., Ltd. specializes in the supply and application services of hot melt adhesive, which is manufactured by Foshan Jucai Base (a historical affiliated entity). Compliance and testing data shall be provided based on the actual model/batch and shall not be expressed beyond the scope.