American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)Restricted Substance List (RSL)September 2010Release 7AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 1Version Date: September 2010AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 2Version Date: September 2010Table of ContentsIntroduction 3Methodology 4About AAFA 6Arylamines 8Disperse Dyes 9Solvents 10Pesticides 11Asbestos 13Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases 14Dioxins & Furans 15Flame Retardants 16Metals 17Organotin Compounds 22Miscellaneous Chemicals 23Phthalates 25Glossary 26Appendix I - Reporting*29Appendix II - Labeling†31Changes from RSL 6 to RSL 7 32Disclaimer 34*Appendix I lists regulations which have a reporting requirement that are not necessarily otherwise listed in the RSL.†Appendix II lists regulations which have a labeling requirement that are not necessarily otherwise listed in the RSL.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 3Version Date: September 2010IntroductionThis Restricted Substance List (RSL) was created by a special working group of the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s(AAFA) Environmental Task Force.The RSL is intended to provide apparel andfootwear companies with information related toregulations and laws that restrict or ban certain chemicals and substances in finishedhome textile, apparel, and footwear productsaround the world.It is our hope that this RSL will serve as a practical tool to help those individuals in textile, apparel and footwear companies, andtheir suppliers, responsible for environmental compliance throughout the supply chain, tobecome more aware of various nationalregulations governing the amount ofsubstances that are permitted in finished hometextile, apparel andfootwear products.Our effort is to create a dynamic and useful instrument. The RSL will be updated on a regular basis and will be supplementedwith additional resources to help officials in these companiesundertake responsible chemicalmanagement practices in theaforementioned finished products.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 4Version Date: September 2010MethodologyThe RSL includes only those materials, chemicals, and substances that are restricted or banned in finished home textile, apparel,and footwear products because of a regulationor law. In each case, the RSL identifies the most restrictive regulation.The RSL does not include regulations that restrict the use of substances in productionprocesses or in the factory; rather thefocusis on whether or not the substance can be found in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products at a certain level.A.StructureFor each substance the RSL identifies the following features:1.CAS number2.Common chemical or color name3.Information on the Restriction/Limit on Final Product or Tested Componenta.Restriction Levelb.Country where that Restriction/Limit is foundc.Test Methodd.Other countries that maintain equal or less restrictionse.Comments (if applicable)B.What is Included and What is NotThe RSL is not intended to address product safety regulations outside the chemical management area – such as ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations related to small parts. Moreover, it is not structured to cover toys, automotivetextiles, or other industrial textiles. This list does not include restrictions related to use of substances in packaging or relatedmaterials.The following legislation is not listed because there are not regulatory concentration limits butmay warrant evaluation forapplicability.1.The US EPA, following the MontrealProtocols, promulgated legislation onozone depleting compounds. Class I andClass II listed chemicals used in the process of manufacturing of product or packaging requires special labeling asdetailed in the regulation. Residuals of the chemical components in the product or package are not necessary to triggerthe requirement. Minor usage in textiles as a spot cleaner is acceptable.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 5Version Date: September 20102.California Proposition 65 requires a “clearand reasonable” warning label for all products sold in the state of Californiacontaining one or more chemicals known tothe state to cause canceror reproductive toxicity. Labeling requirementsare dependent on consumer exposure to the chemical (measured in micrograms (μg)/day) not the concentration in theproduct. To comply with the law, manufacturers must eitherensure that consumer exposure to regulated chemicals intheir products do not exceed theestablished safe harbor levels or labeltheir products. Formore information onCalifornia Proposition 65, please visit ourWeb site.C.Technical Notes1.Chemical nomenclature can take several forms. Technical chemical namesmay take numerous forms. It is theresponsibility of the userto verify synonyms of any regulated chemicals referenced.2.It is possible that regulated components may be present inraw materials below the levelsthat require reporting onMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).Care should be taken to verify thepresence of all regulated ingredientsregardless of the concentration.3.This list represents the known and applicable standards at the timeof publication; any inaccuracy or omission is not theresponsibility of AAFA.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 6Version Date: September 2010About AAFAThe American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade associationrepresenting apparel,footwear and othersewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market. AAFA's mission is to promote and enhanceits members' competitiveness, productivityand profitability in the global market by minimizing regulatory, commercial, political, andtrade restraints.AcknowledgementsThe AAFA gratefully acknowledgesthe support and contribution ofthe following individuals and organizations in developing thisRSL:RSL Task Force:John Eapen, American & Efird, Inc.Lisa Clerici, Bureau VeritasTim Mattulke, Bureau VeritasNate Sponsler, GAP IncTommy Thompson, Hanesbrands, Inc.Sam Moore, Hohenstein Institute America, Inc./Oeko-TexLydia Lao, IntertekSeemanta Mitra, IntertekAndy Kahn, Kahn Lucas LancasterKitty Man, PhD, Levi Strauss & Co.Manfred Wentz, PhD, NCSU College ofTextiles/CESTABAndy Chen, PhD, Nike IncSanjeev Gandhi, PhD, SGSHelmut Krause, PhD, SGSAnne Bonhoff, PhD, STRAAFA also acknowledges the contributionsof the following individuals who served as Peer Reviewers of this RSL.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 7Version Date: September 2010Peer Review Group:Elizabeth Treanor, AFIRMMichael Walls, American Chemistry CouncilJohn Easton, PhD, Dystar, Inc.Antonio Barberi Ettaro, MODINTNick Odom, Springs IndustriesKilian Hochrein, W.L.GoreArylamines‡ArylaminesCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on Final Productor Tested ComponentCountryRegulationTest MethodOther Countries,U.S. States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceComment60-09-3 4-Amino azobenzene Not Detected EU and China European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVIITextiles (EU): EN 14362-1Leather: EN ISO 17234-1South Korea (KCMark, for moreinformationreview AppendixII)97-56-3o-Aminoazotoluene (below detectionlimits- see testmethod)4-AminoazobenzeneConfirmation:LFGB 82.02-9Vietnamtemporaryregulation CircularNo. 32/2009/TTBCT92-67-1 4-AminodiphenylPolyester(EU): EN 14362-299-55-8 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene90-04-0o-AnisidineDetection Limits:92-87-5 BenzidineTextile 20 ppm106-47-8p-ChloroanilineLeather 30ppmTextiles(China)95-69-2 4-Chloro-o-toluidine EU restr. limit: 30ppmThe National Standard of thePeople's Republic of ChinaGB/T 17592-2006120-71-8p-CresidineGB 18401Test Method for 4-Aminoazobenzene615-05-4 2,4-DiaminoanisoleGB 18401:2003: 20ppm(pAAB) confirmation101-77-9 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane GB 20400-2006: 30ppmGB/T 23344-200991-94-1 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine119-90-4 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine119-93-7 3,3'-DimethylbenzidineLeather and fur(China)838-88-0 3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethaneThe National Standard of thePeople's Republic of ChinaGB20400-2006-Leather and FurGB/T 19942101-14-4 4,4'-Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline)91-59-8 2-Naphthylamine101-80-4 4,4'-Oxydianiline139-65-1 4,4'-Thiodianiline95-80-7 2,4-Toluenediamine95-53-4 o-Toluidine137-17-7 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline95-68-1 2,4-Xylidine(China only)87-62-7 2,6-Xylidine(China only)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 8Version Date: September 2010‡AZO Dyes which, by reductive cleavage of one or more AZO groups, may release one or more of the following aromatic aminesDisperse DyesDisperse DyesCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on Final Product orTested ComponentCountry RegulationTest Method Other Countries, U.S.States that also Regulatethis SubstanceComment2475-45-8Disperse Blue 1Not Detected Germany German Food,Feed andCommodities§64 LFGB B82.02-10 South Korea,applicable tobabywear,childrenwear and adultunderwear12222-75-2Disperse Blue 35(below detection limits -see test method)Law §30 (LFGB§30)12223-01-7Disperse Blue 10661951-51-7Disperse Blue 124730-40-5Disperse Orange 313301-61-6DisperseOrange 37/59/762872-52-8Disperse Red 12832-40-8Disperse Yellow 3AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 9Version Date: September 2010SolventsSolventsChemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /Maximum Limit onFinal Product or TestedComponentCountryRegulationTest MethodOther Countries, U.S.States that alsoRegulate this SubstanceCommentPentachloroethane0.1% (mass)- Each EU and Japan Germany -ChemikalienverbotHeadspace forcomponents (industryEuropean UnionREACH Regulation(EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVII(Restriction applies tosubstances andmixtures)Carbon TetrachlorideVerordnung (Prohibition ofChemicals Ordinance),section 16practice - notspecified by theregulation)EC No. 2037/20001,1,1-Trichloroethane1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane1,1,2,2-TetrachloroethaneChloroformJapan Law for the Control ofHousehold Products1,1,2-TrichloroethaneContaining HarmfulSubstances1,1-DichloroethyleneTrichloroethylene (Japan only)Tetrachloroethylene (Japan only)European UnionREACH Regulation(EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVII(Restriction applies tosubstances andmixtures)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 10Version Date: September 2010PesticidesPesticidesCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on Final Product orTested ComponentCountryRegulationTest Method Other Countries, U.S.States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceComment93-72-12-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid,its salts and compoundsNot Dectected Switzerland andFinland (thosepesticides withoutindication areregulated underChemRRV (ChemikalienRisikoreduktions-Verordnung)Art. 3 Appendix 1.1Finland: MinistryU.S. EPA Method8081A/ 8151A -(industry practice -not specified by theregulation)Japan, South Korea For Dieldrin, PCP, andTeCP, South Korearestrictions apply atdifferent levels forunderwear, baby93-76-52,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its saltsand compoundsSwitzerland only) of Environment GovernmentDecree on persistent organicsubstances(735/2002)clothing (<24 months) andbedclothes.309-00-2Aldrin (both Switzerland and Finland)57-74-9Chlordane (both Switzerland and Finland)72-54-8Dichloro-diphenyl-dichloro ethane (DDD)72-55-9Dichloro-diphenyl-dichloro ethylene (DDE)50-29-3Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro ethane (DDT)(both Switzerland and Finland)60-57-1Dieldrin (5) (both Switzerland and Finland)Japan, South Korea72-20-8Endrine (both Switzerland and Finland)76-44-8Heptachlorine (both Switzerland andFinland)1024-57-3Epoxy-heptachlorine118-74-1Hexachlorobenzene(both Switzerlandand Finland)608-73-1Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH, allisomers) except gammahexachlorocyclohexane (except linande[58-89-9]in medicalproducts)465-73-6Isodrin4234-79-1Kelevane143-50-0Kepone(Chlordecone)58-89-9LindaneAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 11Version Date: September 2010Pesticides (continued)72-43-5Methoxychlor2385-85-5Mirex(Finland only)72-56-0Perthane82-68-8Quintozene8001-50-1Strobane297-78-9Telodrin8001-35-2Toxaphene (both Switzerland andFinland)1336-36-353469-21-9and VariousHalogenated biphenyls, includingPolycholorinated biphenyl (PCB) (bothSwitzerland and Finland)VariousHalogenated terphenols, includingPolychlorinated terphenyl(PCT)VariousHalogenated naphthalenesVariousHalogenated diarylalkanesHalogenated diphenyl methanes, including99688-47-8Monomethyl-dibromo-diphenyl methane81161-70-8Monomethyl-dichloro-diphenyl methane76253-60-6Monomethyl-tetrachloro-diphenyl methane87-86-5Pentachlorophenol (PCP), its salts andcompoundsSouth KoreaGermany25167-83-3Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), its salts andcompoundsSouth KoreaAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 12Version Date: September 2010AsbestosAsbestosCAS NumberChemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on FinalProduct or TestedComponentCountry RegulationTest MethodOther Countries,U.S. States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceComment77536-66-4ActinoliteNot detected EuropeanUnionEuropean UnionREACHRegulation (EC)No. 1907/2006Annex XVIIMicroscopic examination;minimum magnification1-250, attached; ratio of fiberlength to diameter is atpolarized light filter least 3:1-(industry practice - notspecified by the regulation)12172-73-5Amosite77536-67-5Anthrophyllite12001-29-5Chrysotile12001-28-4Crocidolite77536-68-6TremoliteAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 13Version Date: September 2010Fluorinated Greenhouse GasesFluorinated Greenhouse GasesCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on Final Productor Tested ComponentCountry RegulationTest MethodOther Countries,U.S. States thatalso Regulate thisSubstanceComment2551-62-4Sulfur hexafluoride - SF6May Not be Used European Union European Union Headspace for componentsHydrofluorocarbons(HFCs):Council Directive (industry practice - not75-46-7HFC-23 - CHF32006/842/EC specified by the regulation)75-10-5HFC-32 - CH2F2593-53-3HFC-41 - CH3F138495-42-8HFC-43-10mee - C5H2F10354-33-6HFC-125 - C2HF5359-35-3HFC-134 - C2H2F4811-97-2HFC-134a - CH2FCF375-37-6HFC-152a - C2H4F2430-66-0HFC-143 - C2H3F3420-46-2HFC-143a - C2H3F3431-89-0HFC-227ea - C3HF7677-56-5HFC-236cb - CH2FCF2CF3431-63-0HFC-236ea - CHF2CHFCF3690-39-1HFC-236fa - C3H2F6679-86-7HFC-245ca - C3H3F5460-73-1HFC-245fa - CHF2CH2CF3406-58-6HFC-365mfc - CF3CH2CF2CH3Perfluorocarbons(PFCs):75-73-0Perfluoromethane - CF476-16-4Perfluoroethane - C2F676-19-7Perfluoropropane - C3F8355-25-9Perfluorobutane - C4F10678-26-2Perfluoropentane - C5F12355-42-0Perfluorohexane - C6F14115-25-3Perfluorocyclobutane - c-C4F8AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 14Version Date: September 2010Dioxins & FuransDioxins & FuransCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on Final Productor Tested ComponentCountryRegulationTest Method Other Countries, U.S.States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceCommentGroup 1)Sum of Group 1: Germany German Chemicalienverbots US EPA 8290 - (industry1746-01-6 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1 μg/kgVerordnung (4) Dioxine practice - not specified by40321-76-4 1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxinthe regulation)51207-31-9 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran57117-31-4 2,3,4,7,8-PentachlorodibenzofuranGroup 2)Sum of Group 1 & 2:39227-28-6 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 5 μg/kg19408-74-3 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin57653-85-7 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin57117-41-6 1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran70648-26-9 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran72918-21-9 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran57117-44-9 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran60851-34-5 2,3,4,6,7,8-HexachlorodibenzofuranGroup 3)Sum of Group 1, 2 & 3:35822-46-9 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 100 μg/kg3268-87-9 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin67562-39-4 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzofuran55673-89-7 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran39001-02-0 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OctachlorodibenzofuranGroup 4)Sum of Group 4:50585-41-6 2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 1 μg/kg109333-34-8 1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzo-p-dioxin6733-57-7 2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran131166-92-2 2,3,4,7,8-PentabromodibenzofuranGroup 5)Sum of Group 4 & 5:110999-44-5 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 5 μg/kg110999-46-7 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin110999-45-6 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin107555-93-1 1,2,3,7,8-PentabromodibenzofuranAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 15Version Date: September 2010Flame RetardantsFlame RetardantsCASNumberChemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on FinalProduct or TestedComponentCountryRegulationTest Method Other Countries,U.S. States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceComment85535-84-8 Chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13) May not be used European Union European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVIISolvent extractionand GC-MS or LCMS (industrypractice - notspecified by theregulation)South Korea This chemical may also bepresent in leather and should notexceed 1% for fat liquoring ofleather59536-65-1 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) May not be used European Union European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVIIMethanol extraction:analysis by GC-MSor LC-MS (industrypractice - notspecified by theregulation)Turkey, Switzerland,Canada, US, andSouth KoreaSouth Korea requirementapplicable only to bedclothes andnightclothes among underwear.[applicable to textile products forbabies, children and adult, andtextile bedding]32534-81-9 Penta-bromodiphenyl ether(pentaBDE)32536-52-0 Octa-bromodiphenyl ether (octaBDE)126-72-7 Tris (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate(TRIS)Not DetectedEuropean Union European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVIIMethanol extractionand analysis by LCMS or GC-MS(industry practice -not specified by theregulation)Turkey, Switzerland,Japan, U.S. andSouth Korea (KCMark, for moreinformation reviewAppendix II)South Korea requirementapplicable only to bedclothes andnightclothes among underwear.[applicable to textile products forbabies, children and adult, andtextile bedding.] US requirementapplicable to sleepwear.5412-25-9 Bis (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate Not DetectedJapan Japanese law for the control ofhousehold products containingharmful substances; Law no.112, October 12, 1973. Partiallyamended in 1978 and 1981Solvent extractionand analysis by GCMS or LC-MS(industry practice -not specified by theregulation)545-55-1 Tris (1-aziridinyl)-phosphine oxide(TEPA)Not DetectedEuropean Union European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVIIKOH or NaOHdigestion followed byGC-MS headspaceanalysis forethyleneimine(industry practice -not specified by theregulation)Switzerland, Turkey,Japan, and SouthKorea1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl ether(DecaBDE)0.1% by weight Oregon (UnitedStates)SB 596United States,Switzerland, andSouth Korea (KCMark, for moreinformation reviewAppendix II)South Korea requirementapplicable only to bedclothes andnightclothes among underwear.[applicable to textile products forbabies, children and adult, andtextile bedding]May not be used European Union European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No. 1907/2006Annex XVIISolvent extractionand analysis by GCMS or LC-MS(industry practice -not specified by theregulation)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 16Version Date: September 2010MetalsRestrictions for TextilesMetalsCAS Number Chemical Name/ColorIndex NameRestriction /Maximum Limit onFinal Product or TestedComponentCountryRegulationTest MethodOther Countries,U.S. States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceCommentRestrictions for Textiles7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd)100 ppmNetherlands Cadmium Decree of the Netherlands Total DigestionUK, EUIf Cadmium is used as a coloring agent7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)100 ppmDenmark Danish statutory order no. 1012 ofNovember 13, 2000 on theProhibition, Sale, Import, andManufacture of Lead and ProductsContainingLeadTotal Digestion (industry practice -not specified by the regulation)U.S.CPSC determined textiles can be assumedautomatically compliant with U.S. lead regulation.Determination does not include post-productionprints and surface coatings.90 PPMKorea Korea Certification Mark (KC Mark,for more information review AppendixII)Applies to textile products for children. (0 - 12years)0.2 ppm (leachable) China FZ/T 81014-2008 (Textile IndustryStandard of the People’s Republic ofChina ISC 61.020 Y76) effectiveOctober 1, 2008.GB/T 17593.1 TextilesDetermination of heavy metals Part 1:Atomic absorption spectrophotometryApplies to infant wear (<36 months) only. Infant'swear defined as mainly made of textiles andwoven fabrics as well as infant's adornmentproducts.7440-47-3 Chromium1.0 ppm (leachable) China China FZ/T 81014-2008 (TextileIndustry Standard of the People’sRepublic of China ISC 61.020 Y76)effective October 1, 2008.GB/T 17593.1 TextilesDetermination of heavy metals Part 1:Atomic absorption spectrophotometryApplies to infant wear (<36 months) only. Infant'swear defined as mainly made of textiles andwoven fabrics as well as infant's adornmentproducts.7439-97-6 Mercury0.02 ppm (leachable) China FZ/T 81014-2008 (Textile IndustryStandard of the People’s Republic ofChina ISC 61.020 Y76) effectiveOctober 1,2008.GB/T 17593.4 TextilesDetermination of heavy metals Part 4:Determination of tear force of tongueshaped test specimensApplies to infant wear (<36 months) only. Infant'swear defined as mainly made of textiles andwoven fabrics as well as infant's adornmentproducts.7440-38-2 Arsenic0.2 ppm (leachable) China FZ/T 81014-2008 (Textile IndustryStandard of the People’s Republic ofChina ISC 61.020 Y76) effectiveOctober 1, 2008.GB/T 17593.4 TextilesDetermination of heavy metals Part 4:Determination of tear force of tongueshaped test specimensApplies to infant wear (<36 months) only. Infant'swear defined as mainly made of textiles andwoven fabrics as well as infant's adornmentproducts.7440-50-8 Copper25 ppm (leachable) China FZ/T 81014-2008 (Textile IndustryStandard of the People’s Republic ofChina ISC 61.020 Y76) effectiveOctober 1, 2008.GB/T 17593.1 TextilesDetermination of heavy metals Part 1:Atomic absorption spectrophotometryApplies to infant wear (<36 months) only. Infant'swear defined as mainly made of textiles andwoven fabrics as well as infant's adornmentproducts.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 17Version Date: September 2010Restrictions for LeatherRestrictions for Leather7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd)100 ppmNetherlands Cadmium Decree of the Netherlands Total DigestionUK, EUIf Cadmium is used as a coloring agent7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)100 ppmDenmark Danish statutory order no. 1012 ofNovember 13, 2000 on theProhibition, Sale, Import, andManufacture of Lead and ProductsContaining LeadTotal Digestion (industry practice -not specified by the regulation)U.S.U.S. federal lead substrate restrictions for eachcomponent in children's products (12 years andunder) sold on or after August 14, 2009 are set at300 ppm. After August 14, 2011 level drops to100 ppm (unless CPSC determines nottechnologically feasible). CPSC determinedleather can be assumed automatically compliantwith U.S. lead regulation. Determination does notinclude finishes and surface coatings.18540-29-9 Chromium (Cr 6+) -hexavalentNot Detected (detectionlimit is 3 ppm)Germany Eighteenth Regulation on theAmendment of the GermanOrdinance on Commodities of 3rdAugust 2010§ 64 LFGB 82.02 - 11(2008) South KoreaAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 18Version Date: September 2010Restrictions for Metal PartsRestrictions for Metal Parts7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)100 ppmDenmark Danish statutory order no. 1012 ofNovember 13, 2000 on theProhibition, Sale, Import, andManufacture of Lead and ProductsContaining LeadTotal Digestion (industry practice -not specified by the regulation)U.S.U.S. federal lead substrate restrictions for eachcomponent in children's products (12 years andunder) sold on or after February 10, 2009 are setat 600 ppm. After August 14, 2009 level drops to300 ppm. After August 14, 2011 level drops to100 ppm (unless CPSC determines nottechnologicallyfeasible).7440-02-0 Nickel (Ni) (in metal items)0.5 μg/cm2/weekEuropeanUnionEuropean Union REACH Regulation(EC)No. 1907/2006 Annex XVIINickel release by EN 1811 Abrasionof coated items by EN 12472AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 19Version Date: September 2010Restrictions for Plastics and Plastic FilmRestrictions for Plastics and Plastic Film7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)100 ppmDenmark Danish statutory order no. 1012 ofNovember 13, 2000 on theProhibition, Sale, Import, andManufacture of Lead and ProductsContaining LeadTotal Digestion (industry practice -not specified by the regulation)U.S.South Korea (plastictrims for baby andchildren wear: 90ppm)U.S. federal lead substrate restrictions for eachcomponent in children's products (12 years andunder) sold on or after August 14, 2009 are set at300 ppm. After August 14, 2011 level drops to100 ppm (unless CPSC determines nottechnologically feasible).Argentina: Resolution 7/2009 established arestriction on lead content in paints, lacquers andvarnishes. Lead restriction set to 600 ppm andapplies to paints, lacquers and varnishes definedas fluids, semi-fluids or solids with or withoutpigments which change to a solid film after theirapplication in thin layers on metal, wood, stone,paper, leather, fabric, plastic or other materials.'7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd)100 ppmEuropeanUnionEuropean Union REACH Regulation(EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVIIEN 1122 (industry practice - notspecified by the regulation)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 20Version Date: September 2010Restrictions for Surface Coatings and PrintingRestrictions for Surface Coatings and Printing7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)90 ppmUnited States 16 C.F.R. §1303 – Ban of LeadContaining Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing LeadContaining PaintCPSC-CH-E1003-09Argentina, Taiwan,South Korea (babyand children wear: 90ppm), Denmark (100ppm applies to allproducts)U.S. federal lead in paint rules for children 12 andunder set at 90 ppm for goods made on or afterAugust 14, 2009.Argentina: Resolution 7/2009 established arestriction on lead content in paints, lacquers andvarnishes. Lead restriction set to 600 ppm andapplies to paints, lacquers and varnishes definedas 'fulids, semi-fluids or solids with or withoutpigments which change to a solid film after theirapplication in thin layers on metal, wood, stone,paper, leather, fabric, plastic or other materials.'7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd)100 ppmEuropeanUnionEuropean Union REACH Regulation(EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex XVIIEN 1122 (industry practice - notspecified by the regulation)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 21Version Date: September 2010Organotin CompoundsOrganotin CompoundsCAS Number Chemical Name/ColorIndex NameRestriction /Maximum Limit onFinal Product or TestedComponentCountryRegulationTest Method Other Countries, U.S.States that alsoRegulate thisSubstanceComment56573-85-4 Tributyltin (TBT)Performance-basedmethod of ethanolextraction derivitizationand analysis by GCMS or LC-MS ISO17353-2004-(industrypractice - not specifiedby the regulation)South Korea (KCMark, for moreinformation reviewAppendix II)South Korea also regulatesTBT for baby clothing (lessthan 24 months), forbedclothes, and productsthat come into skin contact.EU Decision 2009/425/ EC(0.1%)668-34-8 Triphenyltin (TPhT)EU Decision 2009/425/EC(0.1%)1002-53-5 Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppmSouthKoreaSelf RegulatoryConfirmation Notice(Notice No. 2007-34)issued by Korean Agencyfor Technology andStandardsApplies to baby clothing only(less than 24 months).EU Decision 2009/425/EC(0.1%)15231-44-4 Dioctyltin(DOT)0.10% EUEU Decision 2009/425/ECrestriction on the marketingand use of OrganostanniccompoundsNot Detected (0.05 ppmEACH)Japan Japanese law for thecontrol of householdproducts containingharmful substances (Lawno. 112)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 22Version Date: September 2010Misc. ChemicalsMiscellaneousCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction/Maximum Limit onFinal Product orTested ComponentCountryRegulationTest Method Other Countries, U.S. Statesthat also Regulate thisSubstanceComment624-49-7 Dimethyl FumarateProhibited Spain, Belgium Spain (1229 Resolutionof 22 December 2008)Belgium: The Ministerfor Public Health and theMinister for ConsumerProtection, The Ministerfor Public Health and theMinister for ConsumerProtection, MinisterialDecree concerning theprohibition of placingarticles and productscontaining DMF on themarket. Belgian OfficialJournal , 12.1.2009European Union: EUDecision 2009/251/EC(0.1 ppm),France (1 year ban)South Korea (KC Mark,for more informationreview Appendix II)Spain (Footwear),Belgium (Articles andProducts), EU (Products),France: Are suspendedfor one year theimportation andmarketing for free orexpensive, seats andfootwear containingdimethyl fumarate (ECnumber: 210-849-0).Formaldehyde0-36 months oldNot Detected(detection limit is20 mg/kg)Japan Japanese Law 112 ISO 17226 (leather)or JIS L1041 (Law112) (textiles)>36 months old (with direct skincontact)75 ppm(detection limit is20 mg/kg0Japan Japanese Law 112 ISO 17226 (leather)or JIS L1041 (Law112) (textiles)>36 months old (no direct skincontact)300 ppm(detection limit is20 mg/kg)See othercountriesISO 17226 (leather)or JIS L1041 (Law112) (textiles)50-00-0Poland, China, Russia,Finland, Norway, France,Netherlands, Austria,Lithuania, Germany, NewZealand, South Korea,VietnamPoland and Vietnamdefines baby products as0-36 months, othercountries includingJapan, South Korea, andChina define babyproducts as 0-24 months.South Korea alsoregulates bedclothes witha limit of of 300 ppm.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 23Version Date: September 2010Misc. Chemicals (continued)50-00-0 Formaldehyde (leather) Babyproducts (0-24 months)20 ppmChina GB20400-2006 GB/T 19941 Japan, EULeather (with direct skin contact) 75 ppmChina GB20400-2006 GB/T 19941Leather (without direct skin contact) 300 ppm China GB20400-2006 GB/T 199412795-39-3 Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)1 μg/m2European Union European Union REACHRegulation (EC) No1907/2006 Annex XVIISolvent ExtractionLC-MS - (industrypractice - notspecified by theregulation)CanadaThe CanadianEnvironmental ProtectionAct, 1999 (CEPA 1999),Registration SOR2008/178 prohibits themanufacture, use, sale,offer for sale and importof PFOS, as well asproducts containingPFOS, but does notspecify limit.Blue ColorantProhibitied European UnionEuropean Union REACHRegulation (EC) No1907/2006 Annex XVII25154-52-3 Nonyl phenol1000ppmpreparations European UnionNonyl phenolethoxylatesEuropean Union REACHRegulation (EC) No1907/2006 Annex XVIIAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 24Version Date: September 2010PhthalatesPhthalatesCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction /MaximumLimit on Final Product orTested ComponentCountryRegulationTest Method Other Countries, U.S.States that also Regulatethis SubstanceCommentPhthalatesSelf RegulatoryConfirmation117-81-7 Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate(DEHP)Notice (Notice No. 2007-34)117-84-0 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)issued by Korean Agency85-68-7 Benzyl Butyl phthalate (BBP)for Technology andStandards.84-74-2 Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)68515-48-028553-12-0Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Improvement Act(PL 110-787).68515-49-126761-40-0Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP)In the U.S., DINP, DIDP andBBP are restricted in toysand child care articles thatcan be placed in the mouth.In South Korea, applies tobaby clothing (less than 24months). In the U.S., DEHP,DBP and BBP are restrictedin child care articles (3 yearsand under) that facilitatesleep or feeding. Unclearwhich footwear and apparelarticles are covered.0.1%South Korea, U.S.CPSC-CHC1001-09European Union(European UnionREACH RegulationNo. 1907/2006 AnnexXVII), California(AB1108), Denmark(Statutory Order 786),South Korea (KCMark, for moreinformation reviewAppendix II)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 25Version Date: September 2010AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 26Version Date: September 2010Glossary of Terms/Acronymsrelated to the AAFA RSL listBS—British StandardCAS—Chemical Abstracts Service. CAS Registry Numbers (often referred to as CAS RNsor CAS Numbers) are uniqueidentifiers for chemical substances. CAS is adivision of the American Chemical Society. Seewww.cas.org.CEN—European Committee for StandardizationCPSC -Consumer Product Safety Commission. Main U.S. government agency responsible for product safety and for enforcementof CPSIA.CPSIA -Consumer Product Safety Improvement ActDetection limit—the lowest quantity of a substance thatcan be distinguished from the absenceof that substance (a blank value)within a stated confidence limitDIN—German Standards Institute (Deutsches Institut für Normung )Dioxins and Furans—Chemical compounds that are an undesirable by-product in the manufacture of herbicides, disinfectants,and other agentsEEC—European Economic CommunityEN—European StandardEPA—Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.)EU—European UnionGB—Guo Biao in Chinese whichmeans National StandardsGC-MS—Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer - instrument used to identify componentsof mixtures or unknown substances- liquids, gases.AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 27Version Date: September 2010ISO—International Organization for StandardizationJIS—Japanese Industrial StandardKOH—Potassium HydroxideLFGB—Lebensmittel-, Bedarfsgegenstände- und Futtermittelgesetzbuch – German Law Book on food, consumer article and feed.LC-MS—Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer - instrument used to identify components of mixtures or unknownsubstances - liquids, gases.mg/L—milligram per liter.mg/kg—milligram perkilogram.MSDS Information—Material Safety Data Sheet Information – this is chemical safety & toxicological information supplied withchemicalsNaOH—Sodium HydroxidePercent by Mass—also called weight percent or percent by weight, this isthe mass of the solute divided by the total mass of thesolution and multiplied by 100% (also see ppm)Pesticide—A chemical agent or substance used for destroying pestsppm—Parts Per Million. A unit describing concentrations of chemical substances. 1 ppm can also be notated as 1 milligram perkilogram (mg/kg) or 1 microgram per gram (μg/g).ppb—Parts per Billion. A unit describing concentrations of chemical substances. 1 ppb can also be notated as 1 microgram perkilogram (μg/kg).PVC—Polyvinyl ChlorideREACH- Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Itentered into force on 1st June2007. It streamlines and improves theformer legislative framework on chemicals of the European Union (EU).AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 28Version Date: September 2010Solvent—A substance in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution.Test method –A definitive procedure thatproduces a test result.UK—United KingdomUS– United Statesμg/cm2/week—microgram per squarecentimeter per weekμg/g—microgram per gramμg/kg—microgram per kilogramμg/m2—microgram per square meterAppendix I – ReportingAppendix I ReportingCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction / LimitTriggering Reportingin ComponentCountryRegulationTest Method [detection limit] ifanySummaryURL121-14-22,4-Dinitrotoluene101-77-94,4'- Diaminodiphenylmethane(MDA)81-15-25-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene(musk xylene)79-06-1Acrylamide85535-84-8Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (ShortChain Chlorinated Paraffins)Aluminosilicate Refractory CeramicFibres7789-09-5Ammonium dichromate120-12-7Anthracene90640-80-5Anthracene oil90640-81-6Anthracene oil, anthracene paste91995-15-2Anthracene oil, anthracene paste,anthracene fraction91995-17-4Anthracene oil, anthracenepaste,distn. lights90640-82-7Anthracene oil, anthracene-low85-68-7Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)117-81-7Bis (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)56-35-9Bis(tributyltin)oxide (TBTO)10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1Boric acid7646-79-9Cobalt dichloride1303-28-2Diarsenic pentaoxide1327-53-3Diarsenic trioxide84-74-2Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)84-69-5Diisobutyl phthalate1303-96-4/ 1330-43-4/ 12179-04-3Disodium tetraborate, anhydroushttp://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.aspover 0.1%EUREACHSVHC (Substances ofVery High Concern)AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 29Version Date: September2010Appendix I – Reporting (continued)Hexabromocyclododecane(HBCDD) and all majordiastereoisomers identifiedAlpha-hexabromocyclododecaneBeta-hexabromocyclododecaneGamma-hexabromocyclododecane7758-97-6Lead chromate12656-85-8Lead chromate molybdate sulphatered (C.I. Pigment Red 104)7784-40-9Lead hydrogen arsenate1344-37-2Lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I.Pigment Yellow 34)-Pitch, coal tar, high temp.7789-00-6Potassium chromate7778-50-9Potassium dichromate7775-11-3Sodium chromate7789-12-0/ 10588-01-9Sodium dichromate12267-73-1Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide,hydrate79-01-6Trichloroethylene15606-95-8Triethyl arsenate115-96-8Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphateExtracted from Index no. 650-017-00-8Zirconia Aluminosilicate RefractoryCeramic Fibresover 0.1%EUREACHSVHC (Substances ofVery High Concern)http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp25637-99-4AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 30Version Date: September2010Appendix II – LabelingAppendix II LabellingCAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Restriction / LimitTriggering Labeling inComponentCountryRegulationTest Method [detection limit] ifanyCommentLead40 ppmIllionis, US Lead Poisoning Prevention ActFormaldehyde (0 - 36 months) 20 ppmFormaldehyde (3 - 12 years) 75 ppm (innerwear), 300ppm (outerwear)Azo Dyes30 ppm56573-85-4 Tributyltin (TBT)0.05 ppm1002-53-5 Dibutyltin (DBT) (0 - 36 months) 1 ppm624-49-7 Dimethyl Fumarate0.1 ppm117-84-0 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP)117-81-7 Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)85-68-7Benzyl Butyl phthalate (BBP)84-74-2Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)68515-48-028553-12-0Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP)68515-49-126761-40-0Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP)32534-81-9Penta-bromodiphenyl ether(pentaBDE) (0 - 12 years)32536-52-0Octa-bromodiphenyl ether(octaBDE) (0 - 12 years)68112-30-1 TDBPP (0 - 12 years)Disperse DyesNot Detected7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) ( 0 - 12 years)90 ppmSafety Quality Mark Act (KC Mark)Banned (only applicableto flame retardantproducts)50-00-00.10%KoreaAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 31Version Date: September2010Changes from RSL 6 to RSL 7GeneralRemoved "[DetecAAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 32Version Date: Septembertion Limit]" from the Test Method column of all charts.Removed detection limit information from test methodsIncluded information on detection limits for textile and leather in 3rd column.Modifed Reference for Test Method for 4-AminoazobenzeneChanged test method for 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane from GB/T 2334-2009 to GB/T23344-2009.Added "Leather and Fur (China)" to Test Method column for 3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine.Added "EU restr. limit: 30 ppm" to Restirction column for 4-Chloro-o-toluidine.Added "GB 18401:2003: 20 ppm" to Restriction column for 2,4-Diaminoanisole.Added "GB 20400-2006: 30 ppm" to Restriction column for 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane.Changed leather test method for 4-Amino azobenzene from "Leather: CEN ISO/TS 17234-2" to "EN ISO 17234-1"Added "Vietnam temporary regulation Circular No. 32/2009/TT-BCT" to Other Countriescolumn for o-Aminoazotoluene.Added: "South Korea (KC Mark, for more information review Appendix II)" to OtherCountries column.Disperse DyesAdded "South Korea, applicable to babywear, childrenwear and adult underwear" to OtherCountries column for Disperse Blue 1.Solvents:Changed restiction limit from "0.1% (mass)- TOTAL" to "0.1% (mass)- Each"Changed "Germany" to "EU" in Country column for Pentachloroethane.Added Trichloroethylene CAS#79-01-6.Revised other countries column to read:"European Union REACH Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 Annex XVII (Restriction applies to substances and mixtures)."Pesticides:No ChangesAsbestosNo ChangesFluorinated Greenhouse GasesNo ChangesDioxins and Furans:No ChangesFlame RetardantsAddition of US in "Other countries" and "Comments" columns for TRIS and PBB.Added "[applicable to textile products for babies, children and adult, and textile bedding]"to Comment column for Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), Penta-bromodiphenyl ether(pentaBDE), Octa-bromodiphenyl ether (octaBDE), and Tris (2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (TRIS).Added "United States" to Other countriescolumn for Decabromodiphenyl ether(DecaBDE). Inserted SB 596 from Oregon as regulation for DecaBDEAdded: "South Korea (KC Mark, for more information review Appendix II)" to OtherCountries column for pentaBDE and octaBDE.Arylamines2010Changes from RSL 6 to RSL 7 (continued)Chromium 6 detection limits for textiles and leather moved to Column 3Updated Chromium 6 regulation under "Restrictions for Leather" section.Clarified application of August 14, 2011 100ppm lead restriction.Added "EU" to Other Countries column regarding Cadmium for Restrictions for Textilesand Restrictions for Leather.Restrictions for Textiles:Added "(leachable)" to all Chinese restrictions.Changed age in Comments from "(<24 months)" to "(<36 months)" for ChineseAdded Korean lead regulation.Restrictions for Leather:Changed "DIN 53314" to "ISO 17075" in Test Method column for Chromium (Cr 6+) -hexavalent. Also removed "ISO 17075" from last line in Test Method column.Changed regulation for Chromium (Cr6+) to: "Eighteenth Regulation on the Amendment ofthe German Ordinance on Commodities of 3rd August 2010."Added "South Korea" to Other Countries column for Chromium (Cr 6+) - hexavalent.Restrictions for Plastics and Plastic Films:Added "South Korea (plastic trims for baby and children wear: 90 ppm)" to OtherCountries column for Lead.Restirctions for Surface Coatings and Printing:Changed regulation for Lead to 16 C.F.R. §1303 – Ban of Lead-Containing Paint andCertain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint.Added "South Korea (baby and children wear: 90 ppm)" to Other Countries Column forLead.Removed Chromium VI from "Textiles" section as the German law applies only to leather.Added Cadmium, CAS # 7440-43-9 to the list.Updated comment for Lead (Pb) under "Restrictions for Surface Coatings and Printing"Organotin Compounds:Added "South Korea (KC Mark, for more information review Appendix II)Formaldehyde: Moved detection limits to 3rd column. Updated ISO test method.Removed test method DIN 53315Added "Vietnam" to Other Countries and Comment columns for Formaldehyde.Added EU Decision "2009/251/EC & 2010/153/EU" to Country column for DMF.Updated test methods for Formaldehyde. Test method now reads: "ISO 17226 (leather)or JIS L1041 (Law 112) (textiles)"Added South Korea (KC Mark, for more information review Appendix II) to DMF.Phthalates:Added "CPSC-CH-C1001-09" to Test Method column for Pthalates.Added "Denmark (Statutory Order 786)" to Other Countries column.Added South Korea (KC Mark, for more information review Appendix II).Glossary:Added definitions for US, REACH, CPSC, CPSIA, and test method.Misc Chemicals:Metals:AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 33Version Date: September2010AAFA Restricted Substance List (RSL) 34Version Date: September2010DisclaimerNOTE: This Restricted Substance List (“RSL”) isprovided by the American Apparel & FootwearAssociation (“AAFA”) for informational purposes only.This list represents the known and applicablestandards at the time of publication; any inaccuracy or omission is not the responsibility of AAFA.Determination of whether and/or how touse all or any portion of this RSL is to be made in your sole andabsolute discretion. 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