WATER DISCHARGE REPORT I
PART OF THE G-STAR ZERO DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS COMMITMENT
AUGUST 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.

INTRODUCTION

PAGE 3

2.

FACTORY INFORMATIONPAGE 5

3.

METHOD

PAGE 8

4.

EXPLANATION OF THE RESULTS

PAGE 12

5.

CONCLUSIONSPAGE 13

6.

FOLLOW UP ACTIONSPAGE 14APPENDIX I: TEST REPORT INTERTEK FACTORY 3 CHINA

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1. INTRODUCTION
G-Star is committed to eliminate industrial releases of hazardous chemicals into the environment, and set thetarget to reach zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) from all our products and production
processes by 2020.
G-Star has taken several steps to reach this target as outlined below.
First of all, cooperation across the entire industry is essential. Therefore, G-Star joined the ZDHC Joint
Roadmap; an initiative of the brands adidas Group, C&A, Esprit, G-Star Raw, H&M, Inditex, Jack Wolfskin, Levi
Strauss & Co., Li Ning, M&S, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., NIKE, Inc., PUMA SE and PVH Corp. tocollectively work towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020. The ZDHC Joint Roadmap has set
specific actions and timelines to realise this shared commitment and to set the right standard of environmental
performance for the global apparel and footwear industry. G-Star supports and puts effort in the group’s
activities to collectively find safe substitutions for hazardous chemicals used in the apparel industry and work
towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020. More information can be found on the ZDHC Joint
Roadmap website.
At the same time, we have published our individual action plan that lists all measures and actions necessary toreach our ZDHC commitment. The progress G-Star makes is published each year in a progress report.
In addition, we are a system partner of bluesign technologies ag. We are committed to implement theirbluesign® standard in our supply chain. This is an independent standard that guarantees that products arefree of hazardous chemicals. By joining bluesign technologies ag we support our environmental goals andencourage suppliers in our entire textile production chain, from raw materials to textile manufacturers, to cometo a healthy, safe and environmentally friendly production process.
The basis of our Responsible Supply Chain policy is the G-Star Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC) that clarifies
and elevates the expectations we have of suppliers we work with and lays down the minimum Social andEnvironmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards we expect each factory to meet.
The CoC refers to the G-Star Restricted Substances List (RSL) that is the basis for monitoring the use ofchemicals in G-Star products, and follows strict national and international laws. We do not allow the use ofchemicals in our products that can have a harmful effect on health or the environment. Our Textile Engineers
and Chemical Specialists work together with suppliers on proper use of chemicals and compliance with the
RSL. To check compliance of our products with the RSL, we perform risk assessments, auditing and testing ofour products.
WATER DISCHARGE REPORT I
This Water Discharge Report I is the next milestone towards our target to reach zero discharge of hazardous
chemicals by 2020. The report describes the results of water tests executed at our Global South suppliers
accounting together for a minimum of 25% of our global production. In December 2013 we will publish asecond Water Discharge Report showing the water discharge data of our suppliers accounting for 80% of ourglobal production. The results of these reports allow us to obtain a baseline understanding of the use anddischarge of the 11 priority chemicals that are listed below, in our supply chain.
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For this first report, Intertek collected and tested water samples on the presence of the following 11 priority
chemical groups:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Alkylphenols
Phthalates
Brominated and chlorinated flame retardants
Azo dyes
Organotin compounds
Perfluorinated chemicals
Chlorobenzenes
Chlorinated solvents
Chlorophenols

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai, Intertek Testing Services Shenzen Ltd. - Toys & Hardlines and Intertek India
Private Ltd.

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10. Short chain chlorinated paraffins
11. Heavy metals
The goals of the research of which the results are shown in this report are the following:
1. Do a baseline assessment of the quality of the water discharged by the factories where G-Star products
or fabrics are produced.
2. Identify whether analytes from the 11 priority chemical classes are present in the water discharges at
supplier locations and at what level.
3. Better insight in the chemical use in the production process at the factories and possible interrelation withchemicals after treatment of the water.
4. Formulate, prioritise and coordinate follow up activities with suppliers to reach our target.
5. To work towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020.
As G-Star acknowledges the ‘right to know principle’, we encourage and support our suppliers to publicly
disclose the water discharge data. The majority of our Chinese suppliers that are included in this research
agreed to disclose the water discharge data on the website of the Chinese Institute of Public & Environmental
Affairs (IPE), a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) platform in China. Where our factories
decided not to publicly disclose via the IPE website, we will continue to encourage and support suppliers to
do so.
To view the results of the water tests we refer to the following locations:• For the discharge data of the factories in China please go to the IPE discharge platform website.
• For the discharge data of one factory in China we refer to the appendix of this report.

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2. FACTORY INFORMATION
For this report G-Star selected suppliers accounting for a minimum of 25% of our global production volume inAsia. In this chapter both the nature of the factory and the business relationship with G-Star are explained.
Also it is mentioned where the water discharge data of the factories can be found.
G-Star does not publicly share its supplier details for competitive reasons. Therefore the names of the
suppliers are anonymised in this report. Hence the Chinese suppliers uploaded their water discharge
information to the IPE platform to publicly disclose this information themselves. For reference we numbered
the factories and indicated the country of production in this report. Below the factories are described in moredetail.
FACTORY 1 CHINA
Sector: Apparel
Subsector: washing and finishing
The factory is located in Jiangsu Province in China. This factory is specialised in producing garments. The
main processes of this factory are cutting, printing, sewing, washing, finishing, packing and shipping. The
factory is located in an industrial zone and shares the effluent treatment plant with other companies.
The relationship between G-Star and the factory is depicted below:

In line with the ‘right to know principle’, this Chinese factory publicly discloses the discharge data on thewebsite of the IPE. Please visit the IPE discharge platform website for the results.
FACTORY 2 CHINA
Sector: Apparel
Subsector: Spraying, washing and dewatering
The factory is located in in Jiangsu Province in China. This factory is specialised in producing garments. The
main processes of this factory are cutting, stitching, printing, sewing, spraying, washing, dewatering, drying,ironing, inspecting and packaging. Furthermore, the factory has its own effluent treatment plant.
The relationship between G-Star and the factory is depicted below:

In line with the ‘right to know principle’, this Chinese factory publicly discloses the discharge data on thewebsite of the IPE. Please visit the IPE discharge platform website for the results.
FACTORY 3 CHINA
Sector: Apparel
Subsector: dyeing
The factory is located in Changzhou City in Jiangsu Province in China. This factory is specialised in fabricmaking. The main processes in this factory are yarn spinning, weaving, dyeing and finishing. Furthermore, thefactory is located in an industrial zone and shares the effluent treatment plant with other companies.
The relationship between G-Star and the factory is depicted below:

5The supplier is currently researching other PRTR platforms and is therefore not ready to disclose the water
discharge data on the IPE website at this moment. G-Star will continue the dialogue in this regard. The test
report of this factory can be found in Appendix I of this report.
FACTORY 4 CHINA
Sector: Apparel
Subsector: Dyeing
The factory is located in in Guangdong Province in China. This factory is specialised in fabric making. The
main processes of this factory are: ball warping, warping, dyeing, sizing, beaming, weaving and finishing.
Furthermore, the factory is located in an industrial zone and shares the effluent treatment plant with othercompanies.
The relationship between G-Star and the factory is depicted below:

In line with the ‘right to know principle’, this Chinese factory publicly discloses the discharge data on thewebsite of the IPE. Please visit the IPE discharge platform website for the results.
FACTORY 5 CHINA
Sector: Apparel
Subsector: Dyeing
The factory is located in Guangdong Province in China. This factory is specialised in fabric making. The mainprocesses of this factory are weaving, dyeing and finishing. The factory is located in an industrial zone andshares the effluent treatment plant with other companies.
The relationship between G-Star and the factory is depicted below:

6In line with the ‘right to know principle’, this Chinese factory publicly discloses the discharge data on thewebsite of the IPE. Please visit the IPE discharge platform website for the results.
FACTORY 1 INDIA
Sector: Apparel
Subsector: Washing and finishing
The factory is located in India. This factory is specialised in producing garments. The main processes of the
facility that we have tested are washing and dry finishing processes for garments. Furthermore, the factory has
its own effluent treatment plant.
The relationship between G-Star and the factory is depicted below:

G-Star and this supplier acknowledge the ‘right to know principle’. However up till now there is unfortunately
no proper platform for disclosure of discharge data in India that is also used by Indian communities. Hence
this supplier feels disclosing single test results outside of a proper framework would be inadequate. The
supplier planned multiple follow up tests on effluent water under different conditions to improve knowledge onwater discharge data and act accordingly,
As soon as a proper platform for disclosure is available for India, the dialogue on disclosure of water
discharge data will be continued.

73. METHOD 2
LABORATORY SELECTION
G-Star chose Intertek as a service provider for the sample picking and the water testing because of its
longstanding reputation for its testing services, global presence and experience in the textile industry.
Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing,training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek strives to add value to customers' products,
processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 35,000 people inmore than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its
customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability invirtually any market worldwide. For more information we refer to the Intertek website.
Since the samples were taken from factories in China and India several offices were involved in the sample
collection and testing, namely Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai, Intertek Testing Services Shenzen Ltd.
- Toys & Hardlines and Intertek India Private Ltd..
INTERTEK SAMPLING METHODIntertek prepared a Sampling Plan and FAQ for the factories to inform them about the sampling procedure.
The objective of this procedure was to collect the incoming water and the water before and after treatment.
Intertek took the following samples from each factory:
Type

Sampling

VolumeType of sample

Input Water 1

Lab Bottles

7 liters

Grab sample

Input Water 2 (if any)

Lab Bottles

7 liters

Grab sample

Output Water Before Treatment

Lab Bottles

7 liters

Composite sample

Output Water after Treatment

Lab Bottles

7 liters

Composite sample

Additional Output Water (if any)

Lab Bottles

7 liters

Composite sample

A grab sample is a single sample of waste water that shows only the waste characteristics at the time when thesample is taken. It is usually taken when the wastewater to be sampled continuously flows or the wastewater
characteristics are relatively constant. Composite samples are composited (mixed together) from a series ofgrab samples taken at specific time intervals. Composite samples more accurately represent the waste stream
over a period of time and can be reflective of the daily conditions of the factory as long as the factory and thetreatment plant are operating normally when the samples are taken.
The pictures below show a typical water sampling process.

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All information of this chapter is provided by Intertek.

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The Intertek Sampling Personnel was instructed to record the sampling time, the quantity and source of thesample, the sample type and field analysis results (if applicable). Furthermore they were instructed to store thesamples in proper condition and transport them back to the lab within a certain time window.
The factories were instructed to ensure normal production during the sampling day in order for the sample toreflect the daily condition of the factory’s discharges and ensure that the wastewater treatment plant works
properly. Furthermore, factories were required to show the water flow chart of the factory, the input water type,the waste water processing and the discharge points.
DETECTION LIMITS AND TEST METHODS
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As per our commitment G-Star requested to test the samples to the limits of current technology . Intertek
guaranteed that the testing reports represent the lowest detection limit of each lab capacity at this moment.
The labs will further develop to reach lower detection limit as part of continuous improvement.
Please see the list below for the tested chemicals, the detection limits and test methods.
ChemicalGroup

Heavy metals

APEOs/Aps

Phthalates

Substances

CAS No.

Testing Method

Cr(VI)
Hg
Pb
Cd
Cr
Zn
Mg

18540-29-9
7439-97-6
7439-92-1
7440-43-9
7440-47-3
7440-66-6
7439-95-4

ICP-MS and IC-ICP-MS
Analysis

Cyanide

-

Ni
Cu
NP
OP
NPEO(1-2)
OPEO(1-2)
NPEO (3-18)
OPEO (3-18)
DEHP
DBP
BBP
DIBP
DNOP

7440-02-0
7440-50-8
117-81-7
84-74-2
85-68-7
84-69-5
117-84-026761-40-0,
68515-49-1
28553-12-0,
68515-48-0

DIDP
DINP

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HJ
484
by
spectrophotometer
Analysis
ICP-MS and IC-ICP-MS
analysis

Solvent extraction and
GC-MS and LC-MS/MS
Analysis

Solvent extraction
GC-MS Analysis

and

DL in
Wastewater (μg/L) in SH/SZ
lab
1
0.05
1
0.1
25
1
50
0.004
1
1
1
1
5
5
2.5
2.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Please see the table below column DL in Wastewater (μg /L) in SH/SZ lab for the detection limit per substance.

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HBCDD

Brominated andChlorinatedflame retardants

Azo dyes

Organic tin

PFCs

TRIS
TCEP
Tetra BDE
Penta BDE
Hexa BDE
Hepta BDE
OctaBDE
NonaBDE
DecaBDE
4-Aminodiphenyl
Benzidine
4-Chloro-o-Toluidine
2-Naphthylamineo-Aminoazotoluene
2-Amino-4-Nitrotoluene
p-Chloroaniline
2,4-Diaminoanisole
4,4'Diaminodiphenylmethane
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine
3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine
3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'diaminodiphenylmethane
p-Cresidine
4,4'-Methylene-Bis-(2Chloroaniline)
4,4'-Oxydianiline
4,4'-Thiodianiline
o-Toluidine

25637-99-4,
3194-55-6(134237-506)(134237-517)(134237-528)
126-72-7
115-96-8
40088-47-932534-81-936483-60-0
68928-80-3
32536-52-0
63936-56-1
1163-19-5
92-67-1
92-87-5
95-69-2
91-59-8
97-56-3
99-55-8
106-47-8
615-05-4

0.5

Solvent extraction and LCMS and GC-MS Analysis

0.5
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1

101-77-9

0.1

91-94-1
119-90-4
119-93-7

0.1
0.1
0.1

838-88-0

EN 14362, GC-MS and
HPLC Analysis

0.1

120-71-8

0.1

101-14-4

0.1

101-80-4
139-65-1
95-53-4

0.1
0.1
0.1

2,4-Toluylenediamine (2,4-T)

95-80-7

0.1

2,4,5-Trimethylaniline
o-Anisidine
p-Aminoazobenzene
2,4-Xylidine
2,6-Xylidine
TBT
DBT
MBT
DOT
TPhT
PFOS

137-17-7
90-04-022162
95-68-1
87-62-756573-85-4
1002-53-5
78763-54-9
15231-44-4
668-34-8
307-35-7

0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01

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DIN EN 17353, GC-MS
Analysis
LC-MS/MS Analysis

Chlorobenzenes

Chlorinatedsolvents

Chlorophenols

SCCPS

PFOA
PFHXS
PFHXA
PFBS
PFBA
Chlorobenzene
dichlorobenzene
trichlorobenzene
tetrachlorobenzene
pentachlorobenzene
hexachlorobenzene
Dichloromethane
cholroform
tetrachloromethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1-dichloroethane
1,2-dichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Perchoroethylene
PCP
TeCP
TriCP
DiCP
Mono chlorophenol

335-67-1
432-50-7
307-24-4
375-73-5
375-22-4
108-90-7
variousvariousvarious608-93-5
118-74-1
75-09-2
67-66-3
56-23-5
79-00-5
75-34-3
107-06-2
79-01-6.
127-18-4
87-86-525167-83-3
variousvariousvarious

SCCPs C10-C13

85535-84-8

Solvent extration and GCMS Analysis

HS-GC/MS Analysis

Solvent extraction andAcetylatedbyAceticAnhydride,
GC-MS
Analysis
Solvent extraction
GC-MS Analysis

For clarification, please see the unit comparison below:• PPM (part per million) = mg/L (milligrams per liter), mg/kg (milligrams per kilogram)• PPB (part per billion) = μg/L (micrograms per liter), μg/kg (micrograms per kilogram)• PPT (parts per trillion = ng/L (nanograms per liter), ng/kg (nanograms per kilogram)

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and

0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.4

4. EXPLANATION OF THE RESULTS
G-Star considers the results of these first water tests as a baseline assessment of the use and discharge of the
11 priority chemicals of 25% of our global production volume. Although it is difficult to draw conclusions froma baseline assessment, some general remarks can be made. For the test reports that are attached to thisreport some specific remarks are made as well.
GENERAL BASIC REMARKSIntertek found that the chemicals that were detected during the analyses were all within the legal limits of
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applicable local laws. Intertek tested the samples against the lowest detection limits available.
Input water: All tests of the input water in China detected one or more compounds of heavy metals.
Furthermore, chlorinated solvents and phthalates were detected in the input water of all suppliers located in
the Jiangsu area. Incidentally, azodyes and perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) were found. Unfortunately, the IPE
corporate template leaves no room for test results of the input water. However, G-Star will provide aggregateddischarge data of the incoming water in the Water Discharge Report II.
Heavy metals: Except for heavy metals already being present in the input water, a possible explanation for thedetection of heavy metals could be the use of dyes. Heavy metals are present in dyes, pigment chemicals andsolvents. There are several explanations for the presences of heavy metals in dyes: they are used as catalysts
during the manufacturing process or their presence could be a result of impurities. Another explanation for thepresence of heavy metals (e.g. manganese) could be the use of sodium/ potassium permanganate as it isused in the finishing process of denims. Further the use of pumice stones could be a possible root cause forthe contamination.
Phthalates and Chlorinated solvents: Except for phthalates and chlorinated solvents already being present in
the input water, possible reasons for the detection of these chemicals are the fact that phthalates andchlorinated solvents are man-made chemicals which are frequently used in the production processes ofgarments or are the result of a degradation product. Phthalates are mainly used as softeners and are in
addition used in the printing process. Phthalates can be used in the piping of the production plant that could
also result in a possible contamination. Chlorinated solvents are used for cleaning, but also in the process ofsyntactic fibre dyeing.
FACTORY SPECIFIC REMARKSFACTORY 3 CHINA• Influent and effluent water contained the same chemicals groups.
• PFCs were found in the water before treatment. G-Star is working towards phasing out short chain PFCs
before 2015. In general, C6 (short chain) water repellent agents might contain a residue of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHXA). PFHXA can also be used in fire-fighting applications, greases and lubricants,
paints and polishes like perfluoro-octane acid. There is a possibility that the presence of PFHXA was a
residue of a brand fire drill.
All and all, the results are too complex to draw conclusion from one report, therefore further investigation isneeded to find the source of the chemical.
FACTORY 1 INDIAThe non-disclosed test report showed above average results in the water test batch. Although these first
results were above average in this group of suppliers included in the water testing, this is only a snapshot andthe supplier will therefore retest under different circumstances. This will allow him to get a decent
understanding of the chemical used and its possible effects on the environment. The supplier is committed tomaintaining the good standard and is always looking for continuous improvement of its operations.

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Please see column DL in Wastewater (μg /L) in SH/SZ lab on page 9 for the detection limits per substance.

125. CONCLUSIONS
The goal of this research was to do a baseline assessment of the use and discharge of the 11 priority
chemicals in G-Star’s supply chain. G-Star determined that heavy metals are present in both the influent andeffluent water of all Chinese suppliers. Furthermore, the presence of Chlorinated Solvents and Phthalates at
one of the factories in both influent and effluent water are of G-Star’s concern.
G-Star will work with the Indian supplier over the coming months and retest the effluent water under different
circumstances. As soon as a proper platform for disclosure is available for India, the dialogue on disclosure ofwater discharge data will be continued.
Reaching the target of ZDHC by 2020 cannot be achieved alone; this is an industry effort. Looking at theseresults it can be noted that the input water plays part in the contamination of the water after treatment. Thisshould be addressed together with all industry stakeholders.
In the prior chapter some general and factory specific remarks were made about the test results. However, it isevident that further root cause investigation at factory level is necessary. Our Chemical Specialists are working
from the very start of the production with the factories, not only from G-Star’s side but also with bluesign
technologies ag and the ZDHC Joint Roadmap. They check the use of chemical products, search forenvironmentally friendly substitutes for hazardous chemicals and work with suppliers towards phasing out
harmful chemicals from their production processes.
Although the water testing was an important step of knowledge building, G-Star is aware that still many steps
need to be taken to come to zero discharge of hazardous chemicals and understanding the contamination ofwater by chemicals.

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6. FOLLOW UP ACTIONSAs stated before, although it is difficult to draw definite conclusions from a baseline assessment, the results inthis report do allow us to formulate, prioritise and coordinate follow up activities with suppliers to reach ourtarget.
G-Star acknowledges that the road towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals is complex. It is important
to stay flexible and make adjustments over time. We see this as a process of continuous learning andimprovement.
Some follow-up actions that we take up are:• It is clear that root cause investigation at factory level is necessary. Our Chemical Specialists are working
together with the factories to perform a root cause analysis: from chemical inventory and Material Safety
Data Sheet investigation, to environmental audits via the ZDHC Joint Roadmap, bluesign technologies ag
or our own environmental auditing protocol. G-Star is of the opinion that it is important to work from the
beginning of the process (with our own teams, bluesign technologies ag and the ZDHC Joint Roadmap)
as well as keeping track of the end of the process (end product testing). Working from both ways is mosteffective.
• Support our suppliers to publicly disclose their water discharge data via a PRTR platform, for whichcurrently the IPE platform in China is used.
• Finalise and implement a Manufacturing Restricted Substance List throughout our supply chain.
• Work on all of the points of our commitment and ZDHC Joint Roadmap actions.

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APPENDIX ITEST REPORT INTERTEK FACTORY 3 CHINA

Number：

Test Report

Applicant：

G-STAR RAW C.V.
KEIENBERGWEG 100, 1101 GH AMSTERDAM

Date：

SHAH0039849802S1

AUG 26, 2013

THIS IS TO SUPERSEDE REPORTNO. SHAH0039849802 DATED AUG
07, 2013
Factory:
Factory Code
Address
Sample Description:
No. Of Sample
Reference No.
Date of Sampling

:
:

:
:
:

Sample Type:
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Sample 5

Factory 3 CH
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China

5
Jul. 24, 2013
Input Water, Transparent Liquid, Tap Water, Grab Sample at 15:13
Input Water, Transparent Liquid, Purified Water, Grab Sample at 13:58
Input Water, Light Yellow Liquid, Recycled Water, Grab Sample at 14:53
Output Water, Blue Liquid, Before Treatment, Composite Sample at 13:54,14:13,14:29, 14:46, 15:08,
15:30
Output Water, Yellow Liquid, After Treatment, Composite Sample at 14:14, 14:35, 15:13, 15:30,
14:55, 15:55

Date Received/Date Test Started :Jul. 25, 2013************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Tests Conducted:
As Requested By The Applicant, For Details Refer To Attached Page(s).
************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

Prepared And Checked By：

Authorized By：

Kent Xu
Technical Manager
For Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai

Jasmine Zhang
Deputy General Manager
For Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
Block B, Jinling Business Square, No.801 YiShan Road, Shanghai, China. 200233
上海天祥質量技術服務有限公司
上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
Telephone: +86 21 6120 6060 Facsimile: +86 21 6127 9740
www.intertek.com www.intertek.com.cn

Number：

Test Report

Conclusion:
Test Items
Azodyes (Banned Aromatic Amines)
Chlorinated Solvents
Brominated and Chlorinated Flame Retardants
Phthalates
Organic Tin Compounds
Chlorophenols
Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (C10-C13)
Heavy Metals
Alkylphenol ethoxylates/Alkylphenols(APEOs/APs)
Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)
Chlorinated Benzenes
Cyanide(1)
D (page 3)
D (page 4)
ND
D (page 5)
ND
ND
ND
D (page 6)
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
D (page 4)
ND
D (page 5)
ND
ND
ND
D (page 6)
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result(3)
D (page 3)
D (page 4)
ND
D (page 5)
ND
ND
ND
D (page 6)
ND
ND
ND
ND

SHAH0039849802S1(4)
D (page 3)
ND
ND
D (page 5)
ND
ND
ND
D (page 6)
D (page 7)
D (page 7)
ND
ND

(5)
ND
D (page 4)
ND
D (page 5)
ND
ND
ND
D (page 6)
ND
ND
ND
ND

Note: ND = Not Detected
D = Detected (Please find the specific result on data pages)
N/A = Not Applicable- = Did Not Perform* = See Remark# = No Comment************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

Prepared And Checked By：

Authorized By：

Kent Xu
Technical Manager
For Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai

Jasmine Zhang
Deputy General Manager
For Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
Block B, Jinling Business Square, No.801 YiShan Road, Shanghai, China. 200233
上海天祥質量技術服務有限公司
上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
Telephone: +86 21 6120 6060 Facsimile: +86 21 6127 9740
www.intertek.com www.intertek.com.cn

Number：

Test Report

SHAH0039949802S1

Tests Conducted1

Detection Of Amines Derived From Azocolourants And Azodyes
With Reference To EN 14362 modified, By Gas Chromatographic - Mass Spectrometric (GC-MS) And High Performance
Liquid Chromatographic (HPLC) Analysis.
Cas No.

Compound(s)4-Aminodiphenyl
Benzidine
4-Chloro-o-Toluidine
2-Naphthylamineo-Aminoazotoluene
2-Amino-4-Nitrotoluene
p-Chloroaniline
2,4-Diaminoanisole
4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine
3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine
3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'diaminodiphenylmethane
p-Cresidine
4,4'-Methylene-Bis(2-Chloroaniline)
4,4'-Oxydianiline
4,4'-Thiodianiline
o-Toluidine
2,4-Toluylenediamine
2,4,5-Trimethylaniline
o-Anisidine
p-Aminoazobenzene
2,4-Xylidine
2,6-Xylidine

92-67-1
92-87-5
95-69-2
91-59-8
97-56-3
99-55-8
106-47-8
615-05-4
101-77-9
91-94-1
119-90-4
119-93-7
838-88-0
120-71-8
101-14-4
101-80-4
139-65-1
95-53-4
95-80-7
137-17-7
90-04-0
60-09-3
95-68-1
87-62-7

(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.2
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result (μg/L)
(3)
1.8
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
0.8
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Remark: ND= Not detected
Detection limit = 0.1 μg/L************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
Block B, Jinling Business Square, No.801 YiShan Road, Shanghai, China. 200233
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上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
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Tests Conducted2

Chlorinated Solvents
By Headspace Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometric (HS-GC/MS) Analysis.
Compound(s)Cas No.

Dichloromethane
Cholroform
Tetrachloromethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1-dichloroethylene
1,2-dichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Perchloroethylene

75-09-2
67-66-3
56-23-5
79-00-5
75-35-4
107-06-2
79-01-6
127-18-4

(1)
ND
63
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
2
ND
ND
ND
4
ND
ND

Result (μg/L)
(3)
ND
1
ND
ND
ND
4
ND
ND

(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
2
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Remark: ND= Not detected
Detection limit = 1 μg/L
3Brominated And Chlorinated Flame Retardants
Solvent Extraction And By Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) And Gas Chromatography - Mass
Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analysis.
Cas No.

Compound(s)Tetra-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Tetra BDE)
Penta-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Penta BDE)
Hexa-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Hexa BDE)
Hepta-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Hepta BDE)
Octa-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Octa BDE)
Nona-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Nona BDE)
Deca-bromo-diphenyl-ether (Deca BDE)
Hexa-bromo-cyclo-dodecan (HBCDD)
Tri-(2,3-di-bromo-propyl)-phosphate (TRIS)
Tris-(2-chloro-ethyl)-phosphate (TCEP)

40088-47-932534-81-936483-60-0
68928-80-3
32536-52-0
63936-56-1
1163-19-5
134237-50-6,
134237-50-7,
134237-52-8
126-72-7
115-96-8

Detection Limit(µg/L)

Result (μg/L)
(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(3)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2

ND

ND

ND

ND

ND

2

ND
ND

ND
ND

ND
ND

ND
ND

ND
ND

0.5
0.5

Remark: ND= Not detected*************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

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上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
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Number：Test Report
Tests Conducted4Phthalates
Solvent Extraction And By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analysis.
Cas No.

Compound(s)Di-iso-butyl-phthalate (DIBP)
Di-butyl-phthalate (DBP)
Benzyl-butyl-phthalate (BBP)
2-(ethyl-hexyl)-phthalate (DEHP)
Di-n-octyl-phthalate (DNOP)
Di-iso-nonyl-phthalate (DINP)
Di-iso-decyl-phthalate (DIDP)

(1)
2.0
4.0
ND
3.0
ND
93.0
ND

84-69-5
84-74-2
85-68-7
117-81-7
117-84-0
68515-48-0
26761-40-0

(2)
2.0
2.0
ND
4.0
ND
ND
ND

Result (μg/L)
(3)
(4)
2.0
ND
4.0
16.0
ND
ND
4.0
5.0
ND
ND
46.0
214
ND
ND

(5)
4.0
9.0
ND
3.0
ND
4.0
ND

Remark: ND= Not detected
Detection limit = 1 μg/L
5Organic Tin Compounds
With Reference To DIN EN 17353, By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analysis.
Compound(s)Tri-butyl-tin (TBT)
Di-butyl-tin (DBT)
Mono-butyl-tin (MBT)
Tri-phenyl-tin (TPhT)
Di-octyl-tin (DOT)

(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result (µg/L)
(3)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Remark: ND= Not Detected
Detection limit =0.01 μg/L************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
Block B, Jinling Business Square, No.801 YiShan Road, Shanghai, China. 200233
上海天祥質量技術服務有限公司
上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
Telephone: +86 21 6120 6060 Facsimile: +86 21 6127 9740
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Chlorophenols
Solvent Extraction And Acetylated By Acetic Anhydride, And Analyzed By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(GC-MS).
Cas No.

Compound(s)Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
Tetrachlorophenols (TeCP)
Trichlorophenols (TriCP)
Dichlorophenol (DiCP)
Monochlorophenol

87-86-525167-83-3
Various
Various
Various

(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result (µg/L)
(3)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Remark: ND = Not detected
Detection limit = 0.5 µg/L
7

Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (C10-C13)
Solvent Extraction And By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analysis.
Cas No.

Compound(s)Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13)
Remark:885535-84-8

(1)
ND

(2)
ND

Result (µg/L)
(3)
(4)
ND
ND

(5)
ND

ND = Not detected
Detection limit = 10 µg/L

Heavy Metals
By Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma-Mass Spectrometry(ICP-MS) Analysis And By Ion Chromatography- Inductively
Coupled Argon Plasma-Mass Spectrometry(IC-ICP-MS) Analysis .
CAS No.

Compound(s)Cadmium(Cd)Lead(Pb)
Mercury(Hg)Hexavalent Chromium(Cr-VI)
Nickel (Ni)Copper (Cu)Zinc (Zn)
Chromium(Cr)Manganese(Mn)7440-43-9
7439-92-1
7439-97-6
18540-29-9
7440-02-0
7440-50-8
7440-66-6
7440-47-3
7439-96-5

(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
1
2
ND
ND

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
23
1
2
ND
1

Result (µg/L)
(3)
(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
20
10
1
11
3
87
ND
9
6
85

Detection Limit (µg/L)
(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
2
ND
4
ND
24

0.1
1
0.5
1
1
1
1
1
1

Remark: ND = Not detected************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
Block B, Jinling Business Square, No.801 YiShan Road, Shanghai, China. 200233
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上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
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Tests Conducted

9

Alkylphenol ethoxylates/Alkylphenols(APEOs/APs)
Solvent Extraction And By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) And By Liquid Chromatography-Mass
Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Analysis.
Compound(s)
(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Nonylphenolethoxylates3-18
Octylphenolethoxylates3-18
Nonylphenolethoxylates1+2
Octylphenolethoxylates1+2
Nonylphenols (NP)Octylphenols (OP)Remark:

10

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result (µg/L)
(3)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Detection Limit (µg/L)
(4)
3.0
ND
20
ND
3.0
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

2.5
2.5
5
5
1
1

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result (µg/L)
(3)
(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
2.0
ND
ND
ND
ND

ND = Not detected

Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)
By Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Analysis.
Cas No.

Compound(s)Perfluoro-octane-sulfonic acid (PFOS)
Perfluoro-octane-sulfon-amide (PFOSA)
Perfluoro-octane acid (PFOA)
Perfluoro-hexane-sulfonic acid (PFHXS)
Perfluoro-hexanoic acid (PFHXA)
Perfluoro-butanoic acid (PFBA)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)

1763-23-1
754-96-1
335-67-1
355-46-4
307-24-4
375-22-4
375-73-5

(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Remark:

ND = Not detected
Detection limit = 0.2 µg/L************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
Block B, Jinling Business Square, No.801 YiShan Road, Shanghai, China. 200233
上海天祥質量技術服務有限公司
上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
Telephone: +86 21 6120 6060 Facsimile: +86 21 6127 9740
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Chlorinated Benzenes
Solvent Extraction And Followed By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analysis.
Cas No.

Compound(s)Dichlorobenzene
Trichlorobenzenes
Tetrachlorobenzenes
Pentachlorobenzenes
Hexachlorobenes
Chlorobenzene

variousvariousvarious608-93-5
118-74-1
108-90-7

(1)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(2)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Result(µg/L)
(3)
(4)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

(5)
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND

Remark: ND = Not detected
Detection limit = 0.02 µg/L
12

CyanideWith Reference To HJ 484 By Spectrophotometer Analysis.
Compound(s)(1)
ND

Cyanide(2)
ND

Result(mg/L)
(3)
ND

(4)
ND

(5)
ND

Remarks: Detection limit = 0.004 mg/L
ND = Not detected
Testing Period: Jul. 25, 2013 To Aug. 07, 2013************************************************************************************************************************************************************To be continued

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Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai
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上海市宜山路 801 號金陵商務廣場 B 座 200233
Telephone: +86 21 6120 6060 Facsimile: +86 21 6127 9740
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Tests Conducted************************************************************************************************************************************************************
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