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INTRODUCTION
G-Star is committed to producing high quality and ethicallymanufactured products and intends to only do business with
suppliers that share our commitment to make a strong productin a socially and environmentally conscious way. We outlined theminimum Social and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
standards under which our products should be manufactured in
the G-Star Supplier Code of Conduct. The Code of Conductrefers to the G-Star Restricted Substances List (RSL) as thebasis for monitoring the use of chemicals in G-Star products.
The RSL applies to all products of G-Star Raw C.V. and/or its
subsidiaries (hereinafter ‘G-Star’), which includes ready-madegarments, non-apparel, accessories and packing materials.
The RSL also applies to all materials, such as metal parts andtrims for use in producing G-Star products.

Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
by 2020
Next to preventing the use of hazardous chemicals in our
products, G-Star is also committed to eliminating industrial
releases of hazardous chemicals into the environment.
We therefore set the target to reach zero discharge of hazardous
chemicals from all our products and production processes
by 2020.
With regards to limits set used for input chemicals andformulations, please refer to G-Star's Manufacturing Restricted
Substance List (MRSL). The document addresses hazardous
substances potentially used and discharged into the environment
during manufacturing and related processes, not just those which
could be present in finished products.

Purpose of the RSL
Our suppliers are critical partners in meeting our commitments
regarding consumer safety, working conditions and environmental
protection. The purpose of the RSL for garment and fabricmanufacturing is to inform our suppliers on all chemicals that arebanned or restricted in G-Star finished products. Our suppliers
are expected to study this document carefully and communicate
the information to relevant internal teams, sub-contractors andothers involved in the production of G-Star products.
Each supplier is required to declare and ensure that thematerials, parts, trims, metal parts and other goods suppliedor otherwise delivered for G-Star products comply with thelimitations described or referred to in the RSL and any additional
requirements imposed by law or local authorities. The supplier isalso responsible for seeking guidance from G-Star in situationsof doubt about product compliance with the RSL for garment andfabric manufacturing.
Compliance with this Restricted Substance List is a mandatory
condition for each and every order placed by G-Star.
G-Star Raw C.V. November 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject

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Restricted Substances List 1.4

Subject

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Chlorinated Paraffins

20

Other Attention Points

21

Introduction

2

Table of Contents

3

Methodology

4

Appendix Restricted Substances List 1.4

22

Aldehydes

5

Asbestos

23

Alkylphenols & Alkylphenolethoxylates

5

Dioxins and Furans

23

Azo Dyes which by reductive cleavage may release one or more aromatic arylamines

6

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

25

Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes

7

Ozone Depleting Substances

26

Chlorophenols

8

Pesticides

30

Carcinogenic Dyes

9

Allergenic Disperse Dyes

10

Reach Regulation 1907/2006

33

Colourants banned for other reasons

10

Reach Candidate List/Authorization List

34

Flame Retardants

11

Perfluorinated Chemicals

12

Material Flowchart

35

Glycols

12

Fabrics & Yarns of Natural Origin

36

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's) and Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCT's)

13

Fabrics & Yarns of Synthetic origin and blends

37

Halogenated Diarylalkanes

13

Leather, Fake Leather & Plastic Products

38

Isocyanates

13

Trimmings

39

Monomers

13

Prints40

Other chemical substances

14

Phthalates

15

GeneralPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH’S)

16

Explanation of Substances

41

Polymers

16

Disclaimer

44

Solvents/Chlorinated Solvents

17

Organotin Compounds

18

Heavy Metals, Extractable

19

Heavy Metals, Total Content

19

Heavy Metals, Releasable Nickel

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METHODOLOGYThis Restricted Substances List (RSL) is intended to inform on
worldwide regulations restricting or banning the use of chemicals in
textile production and apparel products including packaging
materials and accessories attached to garments.
G-Star is a system partner of bluesign technologies ag. This is anindependent standard that guarantees that products are free of
hazardous chemicals.
We are committed to implement their bluesign® standard in our
supply chain to come to a healthy, safe and environmentally friendly
production process. Therefore G-Star has alligned their RSL to thebluesign® criteria for consumer safety limits.
By joining bluesign technologies ag we encourage our suppliers in
our entire textile production chain, from raw materials to textile
manufacturers, to also become a system partner of bluesign
technologies ag.

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DEFINITIONSArticleAn object which during production is given a special shape, surface
or design, which determines its function to a greater degree thandoes its chemical composition (fibers, textile fabrics, buttons, zippers,etc.).
CAS Number
CAS registry numbers are unique numerical identifiers for chemicalelements, compounds, polymers, biological sequences, mixtures andalloys. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American
Chemical Society, assigns these identifiers to every chemical that has
been described in the literature. The intention is to make databasesearches more convenient, as chemicals often have many names.
Almost all molecule databases today allow searching by CAS
number.
Chemical Substance
A chemical element and its compounds with constant compositionand properties. It is defined by the CAS number.

4G-Star Restricted Limit
Document at hand defines consumer safety limits for chemical
substances in articles.
The intentional use of these chemical substances along the
manufacturing chain – starting from producing auxiliaries anddyestuffs – is not prohibited. Substances may occur also in chemical
products as a non-intentional residue. Nevertheless consumer safety
limits must be kept at any time.
Usage Ban
For several chemical substances or substance groups a usage ban isdefined. For these substances or substance groups intentional use in
manufacturing of articles is prohibited. That means that chemical
products (e.g. colorants or textile auxiliaries) used for manufacturingof articles must not intentionally contain these substances orsubstance groups.
The aim of a usage ban is to avoid release of harmful substances tothe environment and to avoid occurrence in the manufactured article
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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

A: worn next to skin: <75 mg/kg
B: indirect skin contact: <300 mg/kg

Formaldehyde can be released from and iscontained as impurity in anti-creasing,anti-shrinking, easy-ironing and water
repellence finishing. Formaldehyde is a toxic
chemical which can induce irritation to eyes
and nose and even cause cancer.

ALDEHYDES
Textile:ISO 14184-1 (2011)
Formaldehyde

50-00-0

Leather:
ISO 17226-1 (2008) orISO 17226-2 (2008)"

ALKYLPHENOLS (AP) AND ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEO)
25154-52-3
104-40-5
11066-49-2
84852-15-3Octylphenols (OP)27193-28-8
140-66-9
1806-26-4

Nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEO)

9016-45-9
26027-38-3
37205-87-1
68412-54-4
127087-87-0

Octylphenolethoxylates (OPEO)

9063-89-2
9036-19-5
38987-90-6
9002-93-1

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Nonylphenols (NP)

Textile:ISO 18254-1 (2016)
Leather:
ISO 18218-1 (2015)

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Usage ban 2013 onwards
APEO/NPEO traces < 100 mg/kg**Sources of contamination has to be identified
and phased out.
APEO/NPEO trace <500mg/kg for recycledmaterial

APEOs can be used as or found in: Detergents,
Scouring agents, Wetting agents, Softeners,
Emulsifier/dispersing agents for dyes andprints, Impregnating agents, Degreasing agentsfor leather, Leather Finishing, De-gumming forsilk production, Dyes and pigment preparations,
Polyester padding and Down/feather fillings.
APEOs degrade only partially during waste
water treatment, reverting to the more toxic AP(alkylphenol)/OP (octylphenol) and particularly
NP (nonylphenol). NP is very persistent in theenvironment and does not degrade readily, very
toxic to aquatic organisms and described as
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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

92-67-1

Benzidine

92-87-54-chloro-o-toluidine

95-69-22-naphtylamine

91-59-8o-aminoazotoluene,
4-amino-2',3-dimethylazobenzene, 4-o-tolylazo-otoluidine

97-56-3

5-nitro-o-toluidine

99-55-84-chloroaniline

106-47-8

4,4'-methylenedianiline

615-05-44,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane

101-77-9

3,3'-dichlorobenzidine
3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4'-ylenediamine

91-94-1

3,3-dimethoxybenzidine o-dianisidine

119-90-4

3,3-dimethylbenzidine, 4,4'-bi-o-toluidine

119-93-7

4,4'-methylenedi-o-toluidine

838-88-0

6-methoxy-m-toluidine p-cresidine

120-71-8

4,4'-metylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline),
2,2'-dichloro-4,4'-ethylenedianiline

101-14-44,4'-oxydianiline

101-80-44,4'-thiodianiline

139-65-1

o-toluidine, 2-aminotoluene

95-53-4

4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine

95-80-7

2,4,5-trimethylaniline

137-17-7o-anisidine (2-methoxyanilin)

90-04-04-amino azobenzene

60-09-3

2,4-xylidine

95-68-1

2,6-xylidine

87-62-7

2-Naphthylamine

91-59-8

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AZO DYES WHICH BY REDUCTIVE CLEAVAGE MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE ARYLAMINES
Biphenyl-4-ylamin, 4-aminobiphenyl xenylamine

Textile:EN 14362-1 (2012)
EN 14362-3 (2012)(for azo colorants which may release
4-Aminoazobenzene)
Leather:
EN ISO 17234-1 (2015)
EN ISO 17234-2 (2011)(for azo colorants which may release
4-Aminoazobenzene)

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Usage ban
20mg/kg
for every single substanceAzo dyes and pigments are colorants thatincorporate one or several azo groups (-N=N-)
bound with aromatic compounds. Thousandsof azo dyes exist, but only those which degrade
to form listed amines are restricted. Azo dyes
are used in dyed fabric or leather.
Restricted amines also may be present orformed during cleavage of unintended
impurities in raw materials used for dyestuff
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Cas number

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Chemical Substance

Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4

DIN 54232 (2010)

Usage ban
5.0mg/kg
sum of all

Chlorobenzenes (Chlorinated aromatichydrocarbons) can be used as carriers in thedyeing process of polyester or wool/polyester
fibers. They can also be used as solvents.

CHLOROBENZENES AND CHLOROTOLUENES
Monochlorobenzene

108-90-7

Dichlorobenzenes, all isomers

Several

1,2-Dichlorobenzene

95-50-1

1,3-Dichlorobenzene

541-73-1

1,4-Dichlorobenzene

106-46-7

Trichlorobenzenes, all isomers

Several1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene

87-61-6

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

120-82-1

1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene

108-70-3

Tetrachlorobenzenes, all isomers

Several1,2,3,4-Tetrachlorobenzene

634-66-2

1,2,3,5-Tetrachlorobenzene

634-90-2

1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene

95-94-3

Pentachlorobenzene

608-93-5

Hexachlorobenzene

118-74-1

Monochlorotoluenes, all isomers

Several2-Chlorotoluene

95-49-83-Chlorotoluene108-41-8

4-Chlorotoluene

106-43-4

Dichlorotoluenes, all isomers

Several2,3-Dichlorotoluene

32768-54-0

2,4-Dichlorotoluene

95-73-8

2,5-Dichlorotoluene

19398-61-9

2,6-Dichlorotoluene118-69-4

3,4-Dichlorotoluene

95-75-0

3,5-Dichlorotoluene

25186-47-4

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Cas number

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Chemical Substance

Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4

DIN 54232 (2010)

Usage ban
5.0mg/kg
sum of all

Chlorobenzenes (Chlorinated aromatichydrocarbons) can be used as carriers in thedyeing process of polyester or wool/polyester
fibers. They can also be used as solvents.

CHLOROBENZENES AND CHLOROTOLUENES
Trichlorotoluenes, all isomers

Several2,3,4-Trichlorotoluene7359-72-0

2,3,6-Trichlorotoluene

2077-46-5

2,4,5-Trichlorotoluene6639-30-1

2,4,6-Trichlorotoluene

23749-65-7

3,4,5-Trichlorotoluene

21472-86-6

Tetrachlorotoluenes, all isomers

Several2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorotoluene

76057-12-0

2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorotoluene29733-70-8

2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorotoluene875-40-1

Pentachlorotoluene877-11-2

CHLOROPHENOLS
25167-80-0

Dichlorophenols (DiCP), all isomers

25167-81-1

Trichlorophenols (TriCP), all isomers

25167-82-2

Tetrachlorophenols (TeCP), salts and compounds

25167-83-3

Pentachlorophenol (PCP), salts, esters and compounds

87-86-5

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for all isomers
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Monochlorophenols (MonoCP), all isomers

Extraction with KOH*/
GC-MS**In case of results close to limit value (+/- 10 %)re-test with reference method: §64 LFGB BVL
B 82.02-8 (2001) (for textiles) or ISO 17070(2015) (for leather)

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Usage ban
1.0mg/kg
for all isomers
Usage ban
0.5mg/kg
for every single substance

Chlorophenols are polychlorinated compounds
used as preservatives or pesticides.
Pentachlorphenol (PCP) and Tetrachlorphenol(TeCP) are sometimes used to prevent mould
and kill insects when growing cotton and whenstoring/transporting fabrics. PCP/TeCP canalso be used as a preservative in print pastes
and in certain disperse dyes.

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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

DIN 54231

Usage ban
1g/L (20mg/kg)
for every single substance

Most of these substances are regulated andshould no longer be used for dyeing of textiles.

CARCINOGENIC DYESAcid Red 26

3761-53-3

Basic Green 4

SeveralMalachit green

10309-95-2

Malachit green chloride

569-64-2

Malachit green oxalate

2437-29-8

Basic Red 9

569-61-9

Basic Violet 14632-99-5

Direct Black 38

1937-37-7

Direct Blue 62602-46-2

Direct Red 28

573-58-0

Disperse Blue 1

2475-45-8

Disperse Orange 1182-28-0

Disperse Yellow 32832-40-8

Pigment Black 25

68186-89-0

Pigment Yellow 34

1344-37-2

Pigment Yellow 157

68610-24-2

Pigment Red 104

12656-85-8

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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

DIN 54231

Usage ban
1g/L (20mg/kg)
for every single substance

Disperse dyes are a class of water-insolubledyes that penetrate the fiber system of synthetic
or manufactured fibers and are held in place byphysical forces without performing chemicalbonds. Disperse Dyes are used in synthetic
fiber (e.g. polyester, acetate, polyamide).
Restricted disperse dyes are suspected of
causing allergic reactions and should no longer
be used for dyeing of textiles.

DIN 54231

Usage ban
1g/L (20mg/kg)
for every single substanceNavy blue has a high aquatic toxicity and isharmful to the environment. Shall not be placedon the market or used for colouring textiles andleather articles.

ALLERGENIC DISPERSE DYES
Disperse Blue 32475-46-9

Disperse Blue 73179-90-6

Disperse Blue 26

3860-63-7

Disperse Blue 35

12222-75-2
56524-77-7

Disperse Blue 10212222-97-8

Disperse Blue 10612223-01-7

Disperse Blue 124

61951-51-7

Disperse Brown 1

23355-64-8

Disperse Orange 1

2581-69-3

Disperse Orange 3

730-40-5

Disperse Orange 37/59/76

12223-33-5
13301-61-6
51811-42-8

Disperse Red 1

2872-52-8

Disperse Red 112872-48-2

Disperse Red 17

3179-89-3

Disperse Yellow 1

119-15-3

Disperse Yellow 96373-73-5

Disperse Yellow 3912236-29-2

Disperse Yellow 49

54824-37-2

COLOURANTS BANNED FOR OTHER REASONS
Basic Blue 26

2580-56-5

Direct Yellow 1

6472-91-9

Disperse Yellow 23

6250-23-3

Disperse Orange 149

85136-74-9

Navy Blue

118685-33-9

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Cas number

Zero Discharge

Chemical Substance

Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4

Extraction following IEC 62321-6 (2015) /LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-NCI
Chlorinated paraffins:
ISO 18219 (2015)

Usage ban
5mg/kgevery single substance

Flame retardant chemicals potentially used inclothing and tent fabric (PU clothing’s) to meet
safety standards.

FLAME RETARDANTS
2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol

3296-90-0

Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate5412-25-9

Hexabromocyclododecan

25637-99-4
3194-55-6
134237-50-6
134237-51-7
134237-52-8

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

SeveralTetrabromodiphenyl ether (TetraBDE)

40088-47-9

Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE)

32534-81-9

Hexabromodiphenyl ether (HexaBDE)

36483-60-0

Heptabromodiphenyl ether (HeptaBDE)

68928-80-3

Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE)

32536-52-0

Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE)

1163-19-5

Tetrabromobisphenol A

79-94-7

Tetrabromobisphenol A bis(2,3-dibromopropylether)

21850-44-2

Triethylenephosphoramide (TEPA)

545-55-1

Trimethyl phosphate

512-56-1

Tri-o-cresyl phosphate78-30-8

Tris(chloroethyl)phosphate

115-96-8

Tris-(2-chloro-1-methylethyl)phosphate (TCPP)

13674-84-5

Tris-[2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl]phosphate (TDCP)

13674-87-8

Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (TRIS)

126-72-7

Trixylyl phosphate25155-23-1

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Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

PERFLUORINATED CHEMICALSPerfluoroctanesulfonates (PFOS)

1763-23-1

Perfluoroctane acids (PFOA)

335-67-1

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctylacrylate (6:2 FTA)

17527-29-6

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecylacrylate (8:2 FTA)

27905-45-9

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecylacrylate (10:2 FTA)

17741-60-05

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-hexanol (4:2 FTOH)

2043-47-2

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1oktanol (6:2 FTOH)

647-42-7

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-decanol (8:2 FTOH)

678-39-7

1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-dodecanol (10:2 FTOH)

865-86-1

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CEN/TS 15968 (2010)

Usage ban
1 µg/m2
Usage ban
1 µg/m2

0.01 mg/kg

Perfluoroctane suphonate (PFOS) and
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) may be present
as unintended by-products in long-chaincommercial water, oil and stain repellent agents.
PFOA can also be generated from otherby-products (esp. the telomer alcohols)
contained in long-chain PFC.
G-Star has a complete ban on the use of
Perfluorinated Chemicals (long, but also shortchain); alternative water repellent finishing has
to be used.

Solvent extraction, LC-MS
0.1 mg/kg

GLYCOLS
Bis(2-methoxyethyl)-ether

111-96-6

2-Ethoxyethanol

110-80-5

2-Ethoxyethyl acetate111-15-9Ethylene glycol dimethyl ether

110-71-4

2-Methoxyethanol

109-86-4

Textile:Extraction with MeOH /GC-MS

2-Methoxyethylacetate110-49-6

Plastic:
2-Step extraction with THF and MeOH / GC-MS

2-Methoxy-1-propanol

1589-47-5

2-Methoxypropylacetate

70657-70-4

Triethylene glycol dimethyl ether

112-49-2

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Usage ban
5mg/kgIn apparel and footwear, solvents are used as
finishing/cleaning and printing agents, fordissolving and diluting fats, oils and adhesives(e.g., in degreasing or cleaning operations).

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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB'S) AND POLYCHLORINATED TERPHENYLS (PCT'S)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

SeveralPolychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

SeveralPolychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs)

Several

Polybrominated terphenyls (PBTs)

SeveralPolychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)

Several

Polybrominated naphthalenes (PBNs)

SeveralUsage ban
5mg/kgExtraction following IEC 62321-6 (2015) /GC-MS

Usage ban
1mg/kgfor every single substance

PCB's and PCT's are persistent organic
pollutants and have entered the environment
through both use and disposal. Polychlorinatedbiphenyls commonly known as PCBs are man
made chemicals. These chlorinated oils have a
low degree of reactivity. They are not flammable,
have high electrical resistance, good insulating
properties and are very stable even when
exposed to heat and pressure. Uses for PCBs
quickly expanded to include hydraulic fluids,
casting wax, plasticizers, pigments, adhesives,
fire-retardants; vapour suppressants to extend
the kill-life of insecticides; coatings to renderfabric flame-proof, rot-proof and water-repellent,lacquers, varnishes and paints.

HALOGENATED DIARYLALKANES
Monomethyl-dibromo-diphenyl methane

99688-47-8

Monomethyl-dichloro-diphenyl methane

81161-70-8

Monomethyl-tetrachloro-diphenyl methane

76253-60-6

Extraction following IEC 62321-6 (2015) /GC-MS

Usage ban
1mg/kgfor every single substance

Halogenated monomethyldiphenylmethanes
have similar chemical and ecotoxicologial
properties like polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs)
and may form dioxins in the event of fire.

EN 13130-8 (2004)

Free content
1mg/kgsum of all

Isocyanates are widely used in the
manufacture of flexible and rigid foams,
fibres, coatings, elastomers andpolyurethane products.

1mg/kgAcrylamide is used in the production ofpolymers and dyes. It is considered to becarcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotox.

ISOCYANATES
Diphenylmethane-4,4-diisocyanate (MDI)

101-68-8

Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI)

822-06-0

Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)

4098-71-9

Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI)

2778-42-9

Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (2,4-TDI)

584-84-9

Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate (2,6-TDI)

91-08-7

MONOMERS

AcrylamideBack

79-06-1

Textile:Extraction with MeOH / HPLC
Plastic:
2-Step extraction with THF and MeOH / HPLC

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Zero Discharge

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 1.4
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

OTHER CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Acetophenone

98-86-2

Extraction with MeOH /GC-MS

20mg/kg

Formamide75-12-7

Extraction with MeOH* /GC-MS*Cut the samples into small pieces (2x2mm)

50mg/kg

2-Phenyl-2-propanol

617-94-7

Extraction with MeOH /GC-MS

10mg/kg

Bisphenol A

80-05-7

Extraction with MeOH /ISO 18857-2 (2009)

Usage ban textile
1mg/kgAccessories
50mg/kg

Bisphenol A can be found in plastic materials
such as Polycarbonat. This substance isconsidered to be toxic to reproduction.

Cresol, all isomers

1319-77-3

Usage ban
1mg/kgfor every single substanceCresols are precursors or synthetic
intermediates to other compounds andmaterials, including plastics, pesticides,
pharmaceuticals, and dyes.

Usage ban
1mg/kgDimethyl fumarate (DMFu) is a fungicide used toprevent mould in leather and textiles. DMFu cancause acute dermatitis, eczema, and generalfatigue. to the persons who have been incontact with this substance.

m-Cresol

108-39-4o-Cresol

95-48-7

p-Cresol

106-44-5

Dimethylfumarate

624-49-7

Extraction with KOH* /GC-MS**In case of results close to limit value (+/- 10 %)re-test with reference method: §64 LFGB BVL
B 82.02-8 (2001) (for textiles) or ISO 17070(2015) (for leather)

ISO/TS 16186 (2012) /GC-MS

Textile:Extraction with KOH* /GC-MS*
o-Phenylphenol

90-43-7*In case of results close to limit value (+/- 10 %)re-test with reference method: §64 LFGB BVL
B 82.02-8 (2001)

Textile50mg/kg
Leather
100mg/kg

VOC’s are organic chemical compounds
that vaporize under normal conditions
and enter the atmosphere. Common
artificial VOCs include thinners and dry
cleaning solvents.

o-Phenylphenol can be used for its preservative
properties in leather or as a carrier in dyeing
processes. Can irritate the skin and cause incontact with eyes severe irritation and burns
with possible eye damage.

Leather:
ISO 13365 (2011)

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Usage ban
0.005 %.(50 mg/kg)
for every single substancePhthalates are a class of organic compounds
added to plastics to increase flexibility. In
textiles and apparel, phthalates can beassociated with flexible plastic components,
trims, screen and plastisol prints. Phthalates
are often classified as repro-toxic and cancause birth defects and changes in hormone
levels.

Bis-(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP)

117-82-8

Butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP)

85-68-7

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

84-74-2

Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)

84-61-7

Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)

117-81-7

Diethyl phthalate (DEP)

84-66-2

Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

84-69-5

Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)

26761-40-0
68515-49-1

Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

28553-12-0
68515-48-0

Di-isooctyl phthalate (DIOP)

27554-26-3

Di-iso-pentyl phthalate (DIPP)

605-50-5

Dimethyl phthalate (DMP)

131-11-3Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DNHP)

84-75-3Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)

117-84-0

Dinonyl phthalate (DNP)

84-76-4Di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP)

131-18-0

Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP)

131-16-8

n-Pentyl-isopentyl phthalate776297-69-9

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,
C7-rich (DIHP)

71888-89-6

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear
alkyl esters (DHNUP)

68515-42-4

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentyl ester, branched
and linear

84777-06-0

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester, branched
and linear

68515-50-4

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ISO 14389 (2014)

Phthalates can be found in Flexible Plastic
components (e.g. PVC), Pigment printing,Adhesives, Plastic buttons, Plastic sleevings,
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Usage ban
10mg/kg
Sum of all PAHs
0.2mg/kg
Benzo(a)pyrene
1.0mg/kg
PAHs marked with (*)

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) arenatural components of crude oil and they are acommon residue from oil refining. PAHs have acharacteristic smell similar to the smell of car
tires or asphalt. Oil residues containing PAHs
are added in rubber and plastics as a softeneror extender. Therefore, PAHs are risky in rubber,plastics, lacquers and coatings. PAHs are often
found in the outsoles of footwear and in printing
pastes of screen prints. PAHs can be present
as impurities in Carbon Black. Clean mineraloils should be used in the rubber to avoid PAHs.

Usage banNot detected

PVC is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. It
can be made softer and more flexible by theaddition of plasticizers, the most widely-usedbeing phthalates. In this form, it is used inclothing and upholstery It is commonly used incoats, jackets, aprons and bags. The global
phase-out of PVC is advocated because it isclaimed that dioxin is produced as a byproductof vinyl chloride manufacture and fromincineration of waste PVC in domestic garbage.

Acenaphtylene

208-96-8

Acenaphthene83-32-9

Anthracene120-12-7

Benzo(a)anthracene*

56-55-3

Benzo(b)fluoranthene*

205-99-2

Benzo(j)fluoranthene*

205-82-3

Benzo(k)fluoranthene*

207-08-9

Benzo(ghi)perylene

191-24-2

Benzo(a)pyrene

50-32-8

Benzo(e)pyrene*

192-97-2

Chrysene*

218-01-9

Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene*

53-70-3

Fluoranthene

206-44-0

Fluorene

86-73-7

Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene

193-39-5

Naphthalene

91-20-3

Phenanthrene

85-01-8

Pyrene129-00-0

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POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH’S)

EPA 8310
EPA 8270D
EPA 8275A
AfPS GS 2014:01

POLYMERS

Polyvinylchloride

Back9002-86-2

Beilstein test* / FTIR
*FTIR measurement only if result of Beilstein
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SOLVENTS/CHLORINATED SOLVENTS
Benzene71-43-2

Headspace GC-MS

Usage ban
1mg/kg

1,2-Dichloroethane

107-06-2

Headspace GC-MS

Usage ban
1mg/kgDichloromethane75-09-2

Headspace GC-MS

Usage ban
1mg/kgHeadspace GC-MS or

N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DMAc)

Textile:Extraction with MeOH /GC-MS or LC-MS

127-19-5

N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF)

68-12-2N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP)

2687-91-4

N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)

872-50-4

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene)

127-18-4

Toluene108-88-3

Trichloroethylene

79-01-6

Xylene, all isomers

1330-20-7m-Xylene

108-38-3o-Xylene

95-47-6p-Xylene

106-42-3

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2-Step Extraction with THF and MeOH /GC-MS or LC-MS

Usage ban in auxiliaries with exceptionof solvent coating
5mg/kg

ISO/TS 16189 (2013)

Usage ban with exception of solvent based
coated articles
5mg/kgSolvent based articles
50mg/kg

2-Step extraction with THF and MeOH /GC-MS or LC-MS

Usage ban with exception of solvent based
coated articles
5mg/kgSolvent based articles
10mg/kg

These volatile organic compounds should not
be used in textile auxiliary chemical
preparations. They are associated withsolvent-based processes like solvent-based PU
coatings and glues/adhesives. They should not
be used for any kind of facility cleaning or
post-cleaning

Usage ban
1mg/kgHeadspace GC-MS

50mg/kg
Usage ban
5mg/kgHeadspace GC-MS

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1mg/kg
Non textile articles
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ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS
SeveralUsage ban
2.0mg/kg

Monobutyltin compounds (MBT)

SeveralUsage ban
1.0mg/kg

Monooctyltin compounds (MOT)

SeveralUsage ban
2.0mg/kg

Dimethyltin compounds (DMT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.05mg/kg

Dibutyltin compounds (DBT)

SeveralUsage ban
1.0mg/kg

Diphenyltin compounds (DPhT)

SeveralUsage ban
2.0mg/kg

Dioctyltin compounds (DOT)

SeveralUsage ban
1.0mg/kg

Trimethyltin compounds (TMT)

SeveralTripropyltin compounds (TPT)

SeveralTributyltin compounds (TBT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.05mg/kg

Triphenyltin compounds (TPhT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.05mg/kg

Trioctyltin compounds (TOT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.05mg/kg

Tetrabutyltin compounds (TTBT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.5mg/kg

Tetraoctyltin compounds (TTOT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.5mg/kg

Tricyclohexyltin compounds (TCyHT)

SeveralUsage ban
0.5mg/kg

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ISO/TS 16179 (2012)

Usage ban
0.05mg/kg
Usage ban
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Organotins are a class of chemicals combining
tin and organics such as butyl and phenylgroups. Organotins are predominantly found in
the environment as antifoulants in marine
paints, but they can also be used as biocides(e.g., antibacterials), catalysts in plastic andglue productions, and heat stabilizers inplastics/rubber. In textiles and apparel,organotins may be associated with textiles
plastics/rubber, inks, paints, metallic glitter, andheat transfer material, but also in polyurethane
coatings and polyurethane membranes.

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HEAVY METALS, EXTRACTABLE
7440-36-0

30 mg/kg

7440-38-2

1 mg/kg

Cadmium (Cd)7440-43-9

0.1 mg/kg

Chromium (Cr)7440-47-3

2 mg/kg
leather 250 mg/kg

Cobalt (Co)7440-48-4

Copper (Cu)7440-50-8

Lead (Pb)7439-92-1

Zero Discharge

Antimony (Sb)
Arsenic (As)DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (2013) (acid sweat
solution) //ISO 17294-2 (2003) or DIN EN ISO 11885(2009)

4 mg/kg
50 mg/kg

Many heavy metals are bio accumulative whenabsorbed by the human body throughperspiration and give cause for concern inhealth terms such as chronic toxicity, allergenic
reactions and cancer.

1 mg/kg

Mercury (Hg)7439-97-6

0.02 mg/kg

Nickel (Ni)7440-02--0

4mg/kg

Chromium VI (Cr VI)

18540-29-9

Textile: DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (2013)(acid sweat solution) // ICP
Leather: 17075 (2008)

Usage ban textiles
not detected
Leather
3mg/kg

Chromium III is used in leather tanning and canbe oxidized into Chromium VI if processes are
not well maintained.

Barium (Ba)7440-39-3

EN 71-3
CNS 4797-4

1000mg/kg

The European Commission concluded that inorder to ensure the best possible protection ofchildren's health, it was necessary to apply
migration limits for barium.

Selenium (Se)7782-49-2

EN 71-3
CNS 4797-4

500mg/kg

The European Commission concluded that inorder to ensure the best possible protection ofchildren's health, it was necessary to apply
migration limits for selenium.

Cadmium and its compounds

7440-43-9

EN 1122 (2001) /ISO 17294-2 (2003) or DIN EN ISO 11885(2009)
Total digestion /ISO 17294-2 (2003) or DIN EN ISO 11885(2009)

Usage ban non metal parts
40mg/kg

Lead (Pb)7439-92-1

Total digestion /ISO 17294-2 (2003) or DIN EN ISO 11885(2009)HEAVY METALS, TOTAL CONTENT

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Metal parts
40mg/kg

Usage ban non metal parts
40mg/kg
Metal parts
90mg/kg

Compounds are found in or used as: Pigments(particularly red, orange, yellow, and green),
Stabilizer for PVC plastic, Fertilizers, Biocides
and paints (e.g. surface paints on zippers andbuttons.)

In apparel and footwear, lead may be associatedwith plastics, paints, inks, pigments, surface
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Relevance Of Restriction

HEAVY METALS, RELEASABLE NICKEL

Nickel

7440-02-0

Zero Discharge

In metal products or parts of products intented
to be used for body piercings: < 0.2 µg nickel
per cm² per week(<0.11µg).

Nickel release
EN 12472 (2005)+A1(2009); EN 1811 (2011)

Consumer goods such as jewellery, snap
fasteners, press buttons, zip fasteners, etc.,
which can come into contact with the humanskin for a longer period must not release morethan < 0.5 µg nickel per cm² per week(<0.28µg).
In spectacle frames and sunglasses intended tocome into close and prolonged contact with theskin: < 0.5 µg nickel per cm² per week(<0.28µg).

Nickel: Is mainly used for plating of alloys,
improving the corrosion resistance in alloys,
improving the hardness of alloys and is a key
element in the production of stainless steel.
Certain dyestuffs contain complex boundNickel. Both Nickel metal and Nickel
compounds can occur as an impurities inpigments and alloys.

CHLORINATED PARAFFINS

85535-84-8
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Paraffin, C10-C13, chlorinated (SCCP)

Paraffin, C14-C17, chlorinated (MCCP)

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Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins are used
as flame retardants, in plasticizers, paints andadhesives and for fat liquoring of leather.
Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
EN ISO 18219 (modified)<100mg/kg
Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins used as
secondary plasticiser in PVC, can also be usedin metal working fluids, paints, varnishes,
adhesives/sealants, flame retardants, leather fat
liquors, carbonless copy paper.

85535-85-9

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Test method

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ISO 3071

Articles with direct skin contact:
4.0 - 7.5
Articles without direct skin contact:
4.0 - 9.0

Relevance Of Restriction

OTHER ATTENTION POINTS

pH value for textiles

pH value for leather

ISO 4045

Articles with direct skin contact:
3.5 - 7.5
Articles without direct skin contact:
3.5 - 9.0

ODOUR

SNV 195651

No unpleaseant odour shall be emitted
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pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of asolution. A solution with pH is 7 is neutral. pH
values that do not fall within the specified limits
can cause skin irritation.

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Usage bannot detected

Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of
fibrous silicate minerals. These thin, long, andflexible fibers can be used in textiles. Asbestos
fibers are strong, durable and fire resistant.
Asbestos fibres are carcinogenic. It is unlikelythat they are found in current textiles except for
fire-fighting clothing.

ASBESTOS
Actinolite

77536-66-4

Amosite12172-73-5

Anthophyllite

77536-67-5

Chrysotile

12001-29-5

Crocidolite

12001-28-4

Tremolite

77536-68-6

REM/EDX
BGI 505-46 or
U.S. EPA/600/R-93/116

DIOXINS AND FURANS
Group 1:

Several2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

1746-01-6

1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

40321-76-4

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran

51207-31-9

2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran

57117-31-4

Group 2:

Several1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

39227-28-6

1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

57653-85-7

1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

19408-74-3

1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran

57117-41-6

1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran

70648-26-9

1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran

57117-44-9

1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran

72918-21-9

2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran

60851-34-5

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1.0 [µg/kg]

Dioxins/furans are common by-products ofincomplete burning of organics in a chlorinerich environment. They are often associatedwith the production of pesticides and PVC.

EPA 8290A

Sum ofgroup 1 and 2:
5.0 [µg/kg]

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DIOXINS AND FURANS
Group 3:Several1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

35822-46-9

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

3268-87-9

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzofuran

67562-39-4

1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran

55673-89-7

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzofuran

39001-02-0

Group 4:

Several2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzo-p-dioxin

50585-41-6

1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzo-p-dioxin

109333-34-8

2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran

67733-57-7

2,3,4,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran

131166-92-2

Group 5:

Several1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin

110999-44-5

1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin

110999-45-6

1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin

110999-46-7

1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran

107555-93-1

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Sum ofgroup 1, 2 and 3:
100 [µg/kg]

EPA 8290A

Sum of group 4:
1.0 [µg/kg]

Dioxins/furans are common by-products ofincomplete burning of organics in a chlorinerich environment. They are often associatedwith the production of pesticides and PVC.

Sum ofgroup 4 and 5:
5.0 [µg/kg]

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Headspace GC-MS

Usage ban
0.1mg/kg

Relevance Of Restriction

FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES
Sulphur hexafluoride – SF6

2551-62-4

Perfluoromethane

75-73-0

Perfluoroethane

76-16-4

Perfluoropropane

76-19-7

Perfluorobutane355-25-9

Perfluoropentane

678-26-2

Perfluorohexane355-42-0

Perfluorocyclobutane

115-25-3

HFC-2375-46-7

HFC-3275-10-5

HFC-41593-53-3

HFC-43-10mee

138495-42-8

HFC-125354-33-6

HFC-134359-35-3

HFC-134a

811-97-2

HFC-152a

75-37-6

HFC-143430-66-0

HFC-143a

420-46-2

HFC-227ea

431-89-0

HFC-236cb

677-56-5

HFC-236ea

431-63-0

HFC-236fa

690-39-1

HFC-245ca

679-86-7

HFC-245fa

460-73-1

HFC-365mfc

406-58-6

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Usage ban
0.1mg/kg
for direct use in manufacturing of articles

Relevance Of Restriction

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Ozone-depleting substances (CFC’s) class I

SeveralTrichlorofluoromethane CFC-11

75-69-4

Dichlorofluoromethane CFC-12

75-71-8

1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane CFC-113

76-13-1

1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane CFC-113a

354-58-5

1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane CFC-114

76-14-2

1,1-Dichloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane CFC-114a

374-07-2

Monochloropentafluoroethane CFC-115

76-15-3

Bromochlorodifluoromethane Halon-1211

353-59-3

Bromotrifluoromethane Halon-1301

75-63-8

Dibromotetrafluoroethane Halon-2402

124-73-2

Chlorotrifluoromethane CFC-13

75-72-9

Pentachlorofluoroethane CFC-111

354-56-3

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro-1,2-difluoroethane CFC-112

76-12-0

1,1,1,2-Tetrachlorodifluoroethane CFC-112a

76-11-9Heptachlorofluoropropane CFC-211

422-78-6

Hexachlorodifluoropropane CFC-212

3182-26-1

Pentachlorotrifluoropropane CFC-213

2354-06-5

Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane CFC-214

29255-31-0

1,1,3-Trichloropentafluoropropane CFC-215

76-17-5

1,2,3-Trichloropentafluoropropane CFC-215

1652-81-9

1,1,1-Trichloropentafluoropropane CFC-215

4259-43-2

1,2,2-Trichloropentafluoropropane CFC-215

1599-41-3

Dichlorohexafluoropropane CFC-216

661-97-2

Monochloroheptafluoropropane CFC-217

422-86-6

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0.1mg/kg
for direct use in manufacturing of articles

Relevance Of Restriction

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Ozone-depleting substances (CFC’s) class I

SeveralCarbon tetrachloride CCl4

56-23-5

1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methylchloroform)

71-55-6

Methylbromide (CH3Br)

74-83-9

CHFBr2

1868-53-7

CHF2Br1511-62-2

CH2FBr373-52-4

C2HFBr4

353-93-5

C2HF2Br3

353-97-9

C2HF3Br2

354-04-1

C2HF4Br

354-07-4

C2H2FBr3

172912-75-3

C2H2F2Br2

75-82-1

C2H2F3Br

421-06-7

C2H3FBr2

358-97-4

C2H3F2Br

359-07-9

C2H4FBr

762-49-2

C3HFBr6-

C3HF2Br5-C3HF3Br4-

C3HF4Br3

666-48-8

C3HF5Br2

431-78-7

C3HF6Br2252-79-1

C3H2FBr5-C3H2F2Br4

148875-98-3

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0.1mg/kg
for direct use in manufacturing of articles

Relevance Of Restriction

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Ozone-depleting substances (CFC’s) class I

SeveralC3H2F3Br3

431-48-1

C3H2F4Br2

460-86-6

C3H2F5Br

460-88-8

C3H3FBr4-C3H3F2Br3

666-25-1

C3H3F3Br2

460-60-6

C3H3F4Br

460-67-3

C3H4FBr375372-14-4

C3H4F2Br251584-25-9

C3H4F3Br

460-32-2

C3H5FBr2

453-00-9

C3H5F2Br

461-49-4

C3H6FBr

1871-72-3

Ozone-depleting substances (CFC’s) class II

Several

Dichlorofluoromethane HCFC-21

75-43-4

Monochlorodifluoromethane HCFC-22

75-45-6

Monochlorofluoromethane HCFC-31

593-70-4

Tetrachlorofluoroethane HCFC-121

354-14-3

Trichlorodifluoroethane HCFC-122

354-21-2

Dichlorotrifluoroethane HCFC-123

306-83-2

Monochlorotetrafluoroethane HCFC-124

2837-89-0

Trichlorofluoroethane HCFC-131

359-28-4

Dichlorodifluoroethane HCFC-132

1649-08-7

Monochlorotrifluoroethane HCFC-133a

75-88-7

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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

APPENDIX
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Headspace GC-MS

Usage ban
0.1mg/kg
for direct use in manufacturing of articles

Relevance Of Restriction

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Ozone-depleting substances (CFC’s) class II

SeveralHCFC-141-

Dichlorofluoroethane HCFC-141b

1717-00-6

HCFC-142-

Monochlorodifluoroethane HCFC-142b

75-68-3

HCFC-151-

Hexachlorofluoropropane HCFC-221

422-26-4

Pentachlorodifluoropropane HCFC-222

422-49-1

Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane HCFC-223

422-52-6

Trichlorotetrafluoropropane HCFC-224

422-54-8

HCFC-225-

Dichloropentafluoropropane HCFC-225ca

422-56-0

Dichloropentafluoropropane HCFC-225cb

507-55-1

Monochlorohexafluoropropane HCFC-226

431-87-8

Pentachlorofluoropropane HCFC-231

421-94-3

Tetrachlorodifluoropropane HCFC-232

460-89-9

Trichlorotrifluoropropane HCFC-233

7125-84-0

Dichlorotetrafluoropropane HCFC-234

425-94-5

Monochloropentafluoropropane HCFC-235

460-92-4

Tetrachlorofluoropropane HCFC-241

666-27-3

Trichlorodifluoropropane HCFC-242

460-63-9

Dichlorotrifluoropropane HCFC-243

460-69-5

Monochlorotetrafluoropropane HCFC-244

134190-50-4

Monochlorotetrafluoropropane HCFC-251

421-41-0

Dichlorodifluoropropane HCFC-252

819-00-1

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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

APPENDIX
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Headspace GC-MS

Usage ban
0.1mg/kg
for direct use in manufacturing of articles

Relevance Of Restriction

OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Ozone-depleting substances (CFC’s) class II

Several

Monochlorotrifluoropropane HCFC-253

460-35-5

Dichlorofluoropropane HCFC-261

420-97-3

Monochlorodifluoropropane HCFC-262

421-02-3

Monochlorofluoropropane HCFC-271

430-55-7

PESTICIDES
Aldrine309-00-2

Azinphos methyl

86-50-0

Azinphos ethyl2642-71-9

Bromophos-ethyl4824-78-6

Captafol2425-06-1

Carbaryl

63-25-2

Chlordane

57-74-9

Chlordecone143-50-0

Chlordimeform

6164-98-3

Chlorfenvinphos

470-90-6

Coumaphos

56-72-4

Cyfluthrin

68359-37-5

Cyhalothrin, λ-91465-08-6

Cypermethrin

52315-07-8

Deltamethrin

52918-63-5

Diazinon

333-41-5o,p'-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (o,p'-DDD)

53-19-0p,p'-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (p,p'-DDD)

72-54-8o,p'-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (o,p'-DDE)

3424-82-6

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Pesticides are substances or mixtures ofsubstances used to kill a pest. A pesticide may
be a chemical substance, biological agent (suchas a virus or bacteria), antimicrobial,
disinfectant or device used against any pest.
Although there are benefits to the use ofpesticides, there are also drawbacks, such as
potential toxicity to humans and animals. In
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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

APPENDIX
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

Usage ban
0.5mg/kg
sum of all

Pesticides are substances or mixtures ofsubstances used to kill a pest. A pesticide may
be a chemical substance, biological agent (suchas a virus or bacteria), antimicrobial,
disinfectant or device used against any pest.
Although there are benefits to the use ofpesticides, there are also drawbacks, such as
potential toxicity to humans and animals. In
textiles and apparel, these pesticides may befound in natural fibres, primarily cotton.

PESTICIDES
p,p'-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (p,p'-DDE)

72-55-9o,p'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (o,p'-DDT) and its
isomers; preparations containing DDT and its isomers

789-02-6p,p'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (p,p'-DDT) and its
isomers; preparations containing DDT and its isomers

50-29-3

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its salts and compounds

94-75-7

Dichlorprop

120-36-2

Dicrotophos

141-66-2

Dieldrine

60-57-1

Dimethoate

60-51-5

Dinoseb and salts

88-85-7

Endosulfan, α-959-98-8Endosulfan, β-33213-65-9

Endrine72-20-8

Esfenvalerate

66230-04-4

Fenvalerate

51630-58-1

Heptachlor

76-44-8Heptachlor epoxide1024-57-3

Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), all isomers

608-73-1

Isodrin465-73-6

Kelevane

4234-79-1

Lindane58-89-9

Malathion

121-75-5

MCPA

94-74-6

MCPB

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Chemical SubstanceCas number

Zero Discharge

APPENDIX
Test method

G-Star restricted limit

Relevance Of Restriction

Usage ban
0.5mg/kg
sum of all

Pesticides are substances or mixtures ofsubstances used to kill a pest. A pesticide may
be a chemical substance, biological agent (suchas a virus or bacteria), antimicrobial,
disinfectant or device used against any pest.
Although there are benefits to the use ofpesticides, there are also drawbacks, such as
potential toxicity to humans and animals. In
textiles and apparel, these pesticides may befound in natural fibres, primarily cotton.

PESTICIDES
Mecoprop93-65-2

Methamidophos

10265-92-6

Methoxychlor

72-43-5

Methyl parathion

298-00-0

Mevinophos

7786-34-7

Mirex

2385-85-5

Monocrotophos

6923-22-4

Ethyl parathion

56-38-2

Perthane

72-56-0Profenophos

41198-08-7

Propetamphos

31218-83-4

Quinalphos

13593-03-8

Strobane

8001-50-1

Telodrin297-78-9

Toxaphene

8001-35-2

Tribufos (DEF)

78-48-8

2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, salts and compounds

93-76-5

Trifluralin

1582-09-8

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VERSION 1.4 - NOVEMBER 2016

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REACH ANNEX ECHA’S CANDIDATE LIST OF SUBSTANCES OF VERY HIGH CONCERN/AUTHORIZATION LIST
ECHA, the European Chemical Agency located in Helsinki,
Finland is the organization managing the REACH process.
REACH is the abbreviation for Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.
Substances, preparations and articles will be assessed on
their risks for health and environmental aspects.
Any producer or importer of articles shall submit a notification
to the Agency for any substance contained in those articles,
if the following conditions are met:a) a substance of the candidate list is present in the imported/
produced articles with over 0.1% w/w.
b) t his substance is present in all produced or imported articles
with an amount of over 1 tonne a year per importer or producer.
According to article 33 (1) of the REACH REGULATION
1907/2006 manufacturers and importers of articles (products)
are required to notify their customers of the presence of any
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products
exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe useof the product.
• Determination whether products contain any SVHCs >0.1%
by weight.
• Disclose the presence of SVHCs in products within 45 days
upon request from consumers or customers.
• Ensure environmental compliance and safety of the product.

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The full list of Substances of Very High Concern can befound here:
Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern
for authorisation
After a two-step regulatory process, SVHCs may be included in
the Authorisation List and become subject to authorisation. These
substances cannot be placed on the market or used after a given
date, unless an authorisation is granted for their specific use, or theuse is exempted from authorisation.
Further documentation or more detailed information on theidentification process of Substances of Very High Concern can befound on the web pages of ECHA's Member State Committee.
REACH ANNEX XIV AUTHORIZATION LIST
The full list of Substances Subject to Authorization can befound here:

All G-Star Suppliers and Sources shall visit the European
Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website (www.echa. europa.eu)
regularly and comply with the published obligations and guidance
regarding chemicals and consumer articles.
To help ensure that all products supplied to G-Star comply with
REACh, each Supplier and Source is obligated to track not only
the current SVHCs, as listed on the ECHA website, but also
the entire list of potential SVHCs. Suppliers and Sources shallmap each step in their supply chains, including the sourcing andprocessing of Materials, Chemicals and Other Goods ingredients,
and immediately inform G-Star. according to the Information Duty
(Article 33) of all cases where a substance listed in the Candidate
List of Substances of Very High Concerns for Authorization ispresent in the product or other Materials, Chemicals and Other
Goods provided for use in any G-Star labeled or distributed
product. Additionally, authorization requirements (as per Annexure
XIV) and restriction requirements (as per Annexure XVII) in
REACh regulation shall be considered by any Suppliers or Sources
situated in Europe.

Authorisation List - ECHA
WHAT ALL SUPPLIERS AND SOURCES SHOULD DO
Every G-Star Supplier and Source agree to inform G-Star of any
substances listed in the candidate present in any G-Star productwith over 0.1% w/w (>1000 mg/kg). The European Court ofJustice judgement of 10-09-2015 case C-106/14 is referring toevery constituent part of the article. In supplying this information
G-Star does not intend to assume all or any part of our Suppliers’
and/or Sources’ duty to comply with the regulation. Chemicals,
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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST FOR GARMENTSFABRICS & YARNS OF NATURAL ORIGIN INCL. REGENERATED NATURAL FIBRES, EXCLUDING LEATHER
Product groups: Trousers, shorts, jackets, skirts, dresses, coats, knitwear, bags, jewllery and all other items made of above mentioned fibers.

CHEMICALS

GENERAL

IS THE FABRIC/YARN DYED?

IS THE FIBER/YARN/FABRIC
FINISHED/COATED?

IS THE TREATMENT FOR
ANTI-CREASING/ANTISHRINKAGE OR WATERREPELLENT?

CHLORINATED PARAFFINSIS THE FABRIC/GARMENTPRINTED?

HAS THE GARMENTBEEN WASHED?

XCARCINOGENIC DYESAZO DYESX

FLAME RETARDENTS

X

X

FORMALDEHYDEHEAVY METALEXTRACTABLESX

HEAVY METAL TOTALCONTENTX

X

LEAD & CADMIUM

X

X/Cadmium

ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDSXXCHLOROPHENOLSXPERFLUORINATEDCHEMICALSXPESTICIDES

XXXPHTHALTESX

BIOCIDESALKYLPHENOL AND
ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATESXPOLYAROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS

X

X

X

X

PVC

X

pH

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Product groups: Trousers, shorts, jackets, skirts, dresses, coats, knitwear, bags, jewllery and all other items made of above mentioned fibers.

CHEMICALS

GENERALCHLOROBENZENES AND
CHLOROTOLUENESIS THE FABRIC/YARN DYED?

IS THE FIBER/YARN/FABRIC
FINISHED/COATED?

IS THE TREATMENT FOR
ANTI-CREASING/ANTISHRINKAGE OR WATERREPELLENT?

IS THE FABRIC/GARMENTPRINTED?

HAS THE GARMENTBEEN WASHED?

X

CHLORINATED PARAFFINSX

ALLERGENIC DISPERSEDYESXCARCINOGENIC DYESXAZO DYESX

X

FLAME RETARDENTS

XFORMALDEHYDEX

HEAVY METALEXTRACTABLESXX

HEAVY METAL TOTALCONTENT LEAD & CADMIUM
ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDSCHLOROPHENOLSXPERFLUORINATEDCHEMICALS

X

X

X

X

X

X

PESTICIDESPHTHALTESX

BIOCIDESXALKYLPHENOL AND
ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATESXPOLYAROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS

X

X

X

X

X

PVC

X

pH

X

FLUORINATED
GREENHOUSE GASES

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LEATHER, FAKE LEATHER & PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Product groups: Garments, shoes, bags, belts, accessoires, jewellery and all other items made from the containing materials mentioned above.

CHEMICALSIS THE PRODUCT MADE
OF GENUINE LEATHER OR
PARTLY MADE WITH
BONDED LEATHER?

CHLORINATED PARAFFINSXIS THE GENUINE LEATHER/
BONDED LEATHER DYED?

IS THE PRODUCT MADE OF
FAKE LEATHER?

X

AZO DYESX

X

FLAME RETARDENTS

X
X

HEAVY METALEXTRACTABLES
CHROMIUM VI

X
X

X

X

HEAVY METAL TOTALCONTENT LEAD & CADMIUMX

NICKEL RELEASEXORGANOTIN COMPOUNDSXCHLOROPHENOLSXPERFLUORINATEDCHEMICALSXPESTICIDESXPHTHALTES

X

X

BIOCIDESXALKYLPHENOL AND
ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES

X

X
X

X

POLYAROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS

X

PVC

X

SOLVENT AND VOC's

X

X

pH

X

X

FLUORINATED
GREENHOUSE GASES

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ARE PARTS OF THE
PRODUCT MADE OF METAL?

XCARCINOGENIC DYESFORMALDEHYDEIS THE FAKE LEATHER DYED?

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TRIMMINGS
Such but not limited to: cords, tapes, ribbons, pipings, zipper pullers, sequins, laces, toglles, applications, velcro, yarns.

CHEMICALSARE PARTS OF THE
TRIMMINGS PAINTED/
COATED?

ARE PARTS OF THE
TRIMMINGS MADE OF
PLASTIC OR COATD
WITH PLASTIC?

CHLOROBENZENES AND
CHLOROTOLUENES

ARE PARTS OF THE
TRIMMINGS MADE OF/WITH
FABRIC?

ARE PARTS OF THE
TRIMMING MADE OF
METAL?

ARE PARTS OF THE
TRIMMING MADE OF
LEATHER?

X

CHLORINATED PARAFFINSX

ALLERGENIC DISPERSEDYESXCARCINOGENIC DYESXXAZO DYESX

X

CHROMIUM VI

X

HEAVY METAL TOTALCONTENT LEAD & CADMIUMX

NICKEL RELEASEXPHTHALTES

X

X
X

X

BIOCIDESALKYLPHENOL AND
ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATESXXXPOLYAROMATIC
HYDROCARBONS

X

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PRINTSCHEMICALSWATER BASE

PIGMENTCHLORINATED
PARAFFINSAZO DYESXHEAVY METALEXTRACTABLE

X

RUBBER

PLASTISOL

X

X

X

X

HIGH DENSITYDISCHARGEPUFF

INJECTED MOLDED
SILICON PRINT OIL
BASE

X

X

X

X

X

HEAVY METAL TOTALCONTENTLEAD & CADMIUMXFORMALDEHYDEX

X

ORGANOTINCOMPOUNDS

X

X

X

X

PHTHALTES

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

ALKYLPHENOLAND ALKYPHENOLETHOXYLATES
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EXPLANATION ON THE ACTION OF SUBSTANCESASBESTOS

is a naturally occurring group of fibrous silicate minerals. These thin, long, and flexible fibers can be used in textiles. Asbestos fibers are strong, durable and fire resistant. Asbestos fibres are carcinogenic. It
is unlikely that they are found in current textiles except for fire-fighting clothing.

CHLOROBENZES AND CHLOROTOLUENES

are used in batch dyeing of synthetic fibres, particularly polyester fibres, to promote the absorption and diffusion of disperse dyes into the fibre at relative low temperatures. Carriers are important for dyeing
blends of wool and polyester as wool cannot be dyed at higher temperatures than boiling. There is a risk that the carriers will remain on the textile material or partially evaporate during subsequent processes.
Most of these carriers are toxic to humans and aquatic organisms, and some are even carcinogenic.

CHLORINATED PARAFFINS

are polychlorinated alkanes and they are divided into three categories depending on the length of the carbon chain, short (C10-C13), medium (C14-C17), and long (C20-C30). Short chain chlorinated paraffins are used as flame retardants for plastics. They are also used as a plasticizer in rubber, paints, adhesives and fat liquoring agents in leather processing. Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins are classified as
dangerous to the environment because they are very toxic to aquatic organisms, and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

ALLERGENIC DISPERSE DYES

are generally water-insoluble colourants that are mainly used for dying polyester, nylon and cellulose acetate. Some disperse dyes have an allergenous (sensitizing) potential to the human skin and can beconsidered as a possible threat to health, especially if the dyes exhibit poor colour fastness to perspiration fastness.

AZO DYES

which by reductive cleavage may release one of more aromatic arylamines incorporate one or several azo groups (N=N) bound with aromatic compounds. Thousands of azo dyes exist, however, only thosewhich can degrade to form the listed amines are considered to be carcinogenic and are therefore restricted in textiles, leather, apparel and toys.

CARCINOGENIC DYES

From the listed dyestuffs it is proven that they are carcinogenic.

DYES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

It has been assessed that this blue colourant harms the environment as it has a high aquatic toxicity, is not easily degradable and reaches the environment via waste water.

BROMINATED AND CHLORINATED FLAME RETARDENTS

are chemical compounds that can be incorporated into textiles or applied by sprays to prevent burning. Brominated flame retardants are used in a wide range of products like automobiles, electronics andtextiles because of their stability and heat resistance. Some flame retardents are as toxic as PCB’s and DDT and are suspected to be carcinogenic. They persist once they enter the environment and foodchain, and are likely to pass up the food chain.

FORMALDEHYDE

is a volatile organic compound whose chemical properties make it suitable to be used for crosslinking, anti-creasing, anti-shrinking, water repellence finishing etc.to fabrics. It can be mixed with phenol andurea to form polymeric resins. In textiles and apparel, formaldehyde may be found in stiffened and permanent pressed fabric. Formaldehyde is a toxic chemical which can induce irritation to mucous membrane and is suspected to cause cancer.

HEAVY METALS (GENERAL)

are found in dyestuffs and used as dye-fixing agents. They also occur in natural fibres like cotton. Many heavy metals are bio accumulative when absorbed by the human body through perspiration and givecause for concern in health terms such as chronic toxicity, allergenic reactions and cancers.

ANTIMONY

is used in flame-proofing, paints, ceramics, enamels, a wide variety of alloys, electronics, and rubber. The flame-retardant applications can include children's clothing, toys, aircraft and automobile seat covers.

ARSENICis a notoriously poisonous metalloid. The toxicity of arsenic to insects, bacteria and fungi makes it an ideal component for the preservation of wood.

CADMIUM

is a naturally occurring metal. In textiles and apparels, cadmium is usually used as pigments, coatings, stabilizers in plastics, dyes, paints, inks and metal accessories. Cadmium is also a well known stabilizer
for the manufacturing of polymers like PVC. Cadmium and its derivatives are suspected to be carcinogenic.

NICKEL

Nickel is metal often combined with other metals to create alloys with increased hardness and resistance to corrosion. In textiles and apparel, nickel is mainly found in accessories for textiles and clothing,
paints, inks, trims, plastics, and metal components. Nickel can cause extreme allergies.

CHROMIUM VI

In textiles and apparels, Chromium VI is usually associated with chrome tanned leather. Chromium VI can cause skin irritation and is considered to be carcinogenic.

COBALTis a hard, lustrous, grey metal. Cobalt compounds have been used for centuries to impart a rich blue color to glass, glazes, and ceramics. After nickel and chromium, cobalt is a major cause of contact dermatitis. At higher levels of exposure cobalt shows mutagenic and carcinogenic effects

COPPERis a metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper is an essential trace nutrient to all high plant and animal life. In animals, including humans it is found primarily in the bloodstream, as a cofactor in various enzymes and in copper-based pigments. However, in sufficient amounts, copper can be poisonous and even fatal to organisms.

LEAD

is a soft, metal, also considered to be one of the heavy metals. Lead is a poisonous metal that can damage nervous connections (especially in young children) and cause blood and brain disorders. In textiles
and apparel, lead can be found in plastics, paints, inks, pigments, and metal components.

MERCURY

also called quicksilver is a heavy metal. Mercury is liquid at or near room temperature and pressure. Mercury exposure at high levels can harm the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs and immune system.

ISOCYANATES

Isocyanates are widely used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, fibres, coatings, elastomers and polyurethane products.Isocyanates create a strong and unpleasent odour.

ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS

are a class of chemicals combining tin and organics such as butyl and phenyl groups. Organotin are predominantly found in the environment as antifoulants in marine paints, but they can also be used as
biocides (antibacterials), and/or heat stabilizers in plastics. In textiles and apparel, organotins may be used in plastics, inks, paints, and heat transfer material. It is also used to prevent unpleasant odours.

CHLOROPHENOLS

are polychlorinated compounds used as a preservative to wood, leather, and textiles. PCP and TeCP have been used as an antifungal in wood products, textiles, and leather.PCP and TeCP are irritatants tothe skin, eyes and mouth and can cause harmful effects to the liver, kidneys, blood and lungs and are probable human carcinogens.

PERFLUORINATED CHEMICALS

are organofluorine compounds and are often used as surfactants. Like other fluorocarbons it repels water. PFOS is the main ingredient in many stain repellent finishes. Also used as: binder in non-woven
fabrics to enhance dyeing; wetting agents to improve coverage and penetration of substances; achieve finish-on-yarn uniformity; water resistance; oil resistant coatings on textiles, leather, and other materials.
These chemicals are persistent, bioaccumulative and poisonous to mammals.

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EXPLANATION ON THE ACTION OF SUBSTANCESPESTICIDES

pesticides are substances or mixtures of substances used to kill a pest. A pesticide may be a chemical substance, biological agent (such as a virus or bacteria), antimicrobial, disinfectant or device usedagainst any pest. Although there are benefits to the use of pesticides, there are also drawbacks, such as potential toxicity to humans and animals. In textiles and apparel, these pesticides may be found innatural fibres, primarily cotton.

PHTHALATES

are a class of organic compounds added to plastics to increase flexibility. In textiles and apparel, phthalates can be associated with flexible plastic components, trims, screen and plastisol prints. Phthalates
are reprotoxic and can cause birth defects and changes in hormone levels.

DIMETHYL FUMARATE

is used by producers as a biocide to kill moulds that may cause furniture or shoe leather to deteriorate during storage and transportation in a humid climate. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is a fungicide that manufacturers use for maritime transport and the storage of consumer goods. DMF can cause acute dermatitis, eczema, and general fatigue to the persons who have been in contact with this substance.

ALKYLPHENOLS (AP) AND ALKYPHENOL ETHOXYLATES(APEO)

NPEs/OPEs are included in the group of non-ionic surfactants called alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs). NPEs and OPEs can degrade to NP and OP respectively. APEOs are used in detergents, scouring
agents, wetting agents, softeners, emulsifier/dispersing agents for dyes and prints and as impregnating agents In leather tanning, APEO is used in de-greasing, finishing etc. In silk production for de-gumming. APEO could also be present in dyes and pigment preparations. Polyester padding and down/feather fillings are risky for APEO. These chemicals are liable to be toxic , persistent and to bioaccumulate.

BIOCIDES

are biologically active substances, and their toxic and biocidal nature enables them to kill or harm living things. Since biocides by nature are used to have detrimental effects on biological organisms, they areat the same time a serious threat to living organisms that were not intended to be controlled. Biocides have adverse effects on the nervous system when entering into the human body. They may irritate eyes,
skin, and the respiratory system.

DI-METHYL FORMAMIDE

The primary use of dimethyl formamide is as a solvent with low evaporation rate. Dimethyl formamide is used in the production of acrylic and aramid fibers and plastics. DMF has been linked to cancer inhumans, and it is thought to cause birth defects. In some sectors of industry women are banned from working with DMF.

DIOXINS AND FURANS

Dioxins are a made up of 75 polychlorinated compounds called chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins. Each dioxin has a different level of toxicity based on its structure and tissue absorption qualities. Furans arealso polychlorinated compounds (135 different furans exist). Dioxins and furans are structurally and toxically similar. Dioxins/furans are common by-products of incomplete combustion (burning) of organics
in a chlorine rich environment and are often associated with the production of pesticides, PVC, and other similar chlorinated chemicals. It is unlikely that dioxin and furan legislation will apply to apparel andtextiles.

FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

Fluorocarbons are mainly used as substitutes for CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFCs (Hydro fluorocarbons), both of which are ozone depleting substances that the 1987 Montreal Protocol has progressively phased out of production. Fluorocarbons are mostly used as refrigerants in refrigerators and air-conditioners and as propellants in industrial aerosols. Other applications include foam-blowing, solvent
cleaning and textile coating. Textiles coated with fluorocarbons provide good resistance to weathering, UV light aging, chemical and soil resistance. Treated textiles also give good water-proof and anti-pilling
effect. Coated textiles.

POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCB”s) and POLYCHLORINATED TERPHENYLS (PCT”s)are persistent organic pollutants and have entered the environment through both use and disposal. Polychlorinated biphenyls commonly known as PCBs are man made chemicals. These chlorinated oils havea low degree of reactivity. They are not flammable, have high electrical resistance, good insulating properties and are very stable even when exposed to heat and pressure. Uses for PCBs quickly expanded
to include hydraulic fluids, casting wax, plasticizers, pigments, adhesives, fire-retardants; vapour suppressants to extend the kill-life of insecticides; coatings to render fabric flame-proof, rot-proof and waterrepellent, lacquers, varnishes and paints.

POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH’S)

are one of the most widespread organic pollutants. In addition to their presence in fossil fuels they are also formed by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels such as wood, coal, diesel, fat,tobacco, or incense PAH contaminations have been found in rubber but also in various plastics.

POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (PVC)

is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. It can be made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers, the most widely-used being phthalates. In this form, it is used in clothing and upholstery It is
commonly used in coats, jackets, aprons and bags. The global phase-out of PVC is advocated because it is claimed that dioxin is produced as a byproduct of vinyl chloride manufacture and from incinerationof waste PVC in domestic garbage.

VOLATILE ORGANICS (VOC’s)

are organic chemical compounds that vaporize under normal conditions and enter the atmosphere. Common artificial VOCs include thinners and dry cleaning solvents.

pH VALUE

pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. A solution whose pH is 7 is said to be neutral, which means that it is neither acidic nor basic. pH values that do not fall within the specified limits cancause skin irritation.

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