New CLP Classification of Silver: What Does It Mean for SAC305 and Solder Pastes?

SAC305-Lötpaste von Solder Chemistry zur neuen CLP-Einstufung von Silber gemäß EU-Verordnung 2024/2564

The new CLP classification of silver has changed the regulatory assessment of elemental silver in the European Union since May 1, 2026. For the electronics manufacturing industry, this raises an important question: what does the new classification mean for SAC305, solder pastes, solder bars, pellets, and other silver-containing solder alloys? Silver has been one of […]

Rising Silver Prices: New Momentum for Your Alloy Strategy

Graphical representation of the rising silver price from March to February, with a peak increase of over 200 percent.

Rising silver prices are creating significant market movement and forcing companies to make new strategic decisions. Our application engineers are also closely engaged with these developments. In recent weeks, the focus of many customer discussions has shifted. While topics such as process windows, print stability, or profile optimization typically dominate conversations, one central question is […]