RSL 1.0 SUBSTANCE CAS NUMBER TEST METHOD ZEEMAN RESTRICTED LIMIT RELEVANCE OF RESTRICTION. Textiles: ISO/FDIS 18254: followed by LC-MS

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1 ALKYLPHENOLS (AP) AND ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEO) Nonylphenols (NP) < 10 mg/kg Octylphenols (OP) Nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEO) Textiles: ISO/FDIS 18254: followed by LC-MS < 100 mg/kg APEOs are widely used in detergents, scouring agents, wetting agents, softeners, de-gumming for silk, Polyester padding and many other uses. APEO's can easily degrade to AP's which are considered to be toxic, persistent to the environment and bioaccumulative. Octylphenolethoxylates (OPEO) AZO DYES WHICH BY REDUCTIVE CLEAVAGE MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE AROMATIC ARYLAMINES 4-Aminobiphenyl Benzidine Chloro-o-toluidine Naphtylamine o-aminoazotoluene Amino-4-nitrotoluene Chloroaniline ,4-Diaminoanisole ,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane ,3'-Dichlorobenzidine ,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine ,3'-Dimethylbenzidine ,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane p-cresidine ,4 -Methylen-bis(2-chloraniline) ,4'-Oxydianiline ,4'-Thiodianiline o-toluidine ,4-Toluenediamine ,4,5-Trimethylaniline Methoxyaniline (= o-anisidine) p-aminoazobenzene Textiles : EN :2015. Leather: EN ISO :2015 Test Method for confirmation of 4-Aminoazobenzene (4AAB) Textiles: EN : 2015 Leather: EN ISO < 30 mg/kg AZO Dyes may release one or more arylamines. The listed arylamines are considered to be carcinogenic. Page 1

2 BIOCIDES Dimethylfumarate ISO 16186: 2012 Extraction, GC-MS Triclosan Extraction, GC-MS CHLOROBENZENES Detection limit: < 0.1 mg/kg Detection limit: < 1 mg/kg Dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) is a fungicide used to prevent mould in textiles. DMFu can cause acute dermatitis, eczema, and general fatigue to the persons who have been in contact with this substance. Can also be used as Pesticide Triclosan can be used as disinfectant and as antibacterial agent in textiles. Triclosan can damage the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs, surpresses the immune system. Hexachlorobenzene Pentachlorobenzenes Trichlorobenzenes CHLORINATED PARAFFINS DIN 54232: 2010 followed by GC-MS < 1 mg/kg (total). These carriers are used in dyeing polyester and blends of wool and polyester as wool cannot be dyed at the high temperatures (130 C) required for dyeing polyester. Most of these carriers are toxic to humans and aquatic organisms, and some are even carcinogenic. Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCP) EN ISO 18219: 2015 < 1000 mg/kg SCCP s: used as flame retardants, in plasticizers, paints and adhesives. SCCP s may cause longterm adverse effects in the aquatic environment. CHLOROPHENOLS Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) KOH extraction,15 hours at 90 degrees C 64 LFGB B or DIN EN ISO 17070:2015 Baby articles: 0.5 mg/kg Others: < 5 mg/kg Chlorophenols are polychlorinated compounds used to preserve wood and textiles. Chlorophenols are irritants to the skin, eyes and mouth and can cause harmful effects to the liver, kidneys, blood and lungs and are probable human carcinogens Page 2

3 DISPERSE DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE ALLERGENIC C.I. Disperse Blue C.I. Disperse Blue C.I. Disperse Blue C.I. Disperse Blue C.I. Disperse Orange C.I. Disperse Orange 37/59/ / C.I. Disperse Red C.I. Disperse Yellow DIN 54231:2005 < 5 mg/l (= appr.75 mg/kg) Disperse dyes are mainly used for dyeing polyester, nylon and cellulose acetate. Some disperse dyes have an allergenous potential to the human skin and are a possible threat to health, especially if the dyes are not colour fast to perspiration. A number of disperse dyes are legally restricted outside the EU. Most of them appear in RSL's of international retailers. DYES WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED TO BE CARCINOGENIC C.I. Disperse Blue C.I. Direct Blue C.I. Disperse Yellow C.I. Disperse Orange C.I. Direct Red C.I. Direct Black C.I. Basic Red C.I. Basic Violet C.I. Acid Red DIN 54231:2005 < 5 mg/l (= appr.75 mg/kg) According to the Commission Decision these dyestuffs are not allowed in products bearing the EU Eco-label because they are considered to be carcinogenic. FLAME RETARDENTS Heptabromodiphenyl ether Hexabromodiphenyl ether Tetrabromodiphenyl ether Octabromodiphenyl Ether (OctaBDE) Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE) Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) GC-MS or LC-MS Detection limit: < 5 mg/kg These types of flame retardents are toxic and are suspected to be carcinogenic. They persist in the environment and food chain, and are likely to pass up the food chain. Polybromobiphenyls (PBB) Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl)- phosphate (TRIS) Tris - (aziridinyl) - phosphineoxide (TEPA) Page 3

4 FORMALDEHYDE Formaldehyde HEAVY METALS, TOTAL CONTENT Cadmium and its compounds Textile, Wood, Paper and Leather : ISO :2014 EN 1122: 2001 Baby articles: < 16 mg/kg Direct skin contact: < 75 mg/kg Indirect skin contact: < 300 mg/kg Leather & Shoes: children < 36 months: < 50 mg/kg Leather & Shoes: < 150 mg/kg < 100 mg/kg for plastic and coated textiles, metal plating and metal trimmings. Formaldehyde: used in anti-creasing, antishrinking, easy-ironing and water repellence finishing. Formaldehyde is a toxic chemical which can induce irritation to eyes and nose and even cause cancer. Lead and its compounds DIN EN 14602:2012, weight of sample taken 1g, acid or microwave digestion followed by ICP or AAS < 90 mg/kg for jewellery and products which can be placed in the mouth by children such as plastic, coated textiles and garment accessories (e.g. buttons, decorative glass beads, jewellery, lead crystal glass, metal jewellery, rivets, zippers) Many heavy metals are bio accumulative when absorbed by the human body through perspiration and give cause for concern in health terms such as chronic toxicity, allergenic reactions and cancer HEAVY METALS EXTRACTABLE APPLICABLE FOR LEATHER Chromium VI (Cr VI) ISO aging test HEAVY METALS, RELEASABLE NICKEL Detection Limit: 3 mg/kg Consumer goods such as jewellery intented to be used for body piercings must not release more than 0.2 µg nickel per cm² per week. Many heavy metals are bio accumulative when absorbed by the human body through perspiration and give cause for concern in health terms such as chronic toxicity, allergenic reactions and cancer Nickel release: EN 1811:2015 Abrasion of coated items: EN Consumer goods such as jewellery, snap fasteners, press buttons, zip fasteners, etc., which can come into contact with the human skin for a longer period must not release more than 0.5 µg nickel per cm² per week. Nickel Nickel can cause extreme allergies. EN 16128: 2015 In spectacle frames and sunglasses intended to come into close and prolonged contact with the skin must not release more than 0.5 µg nickel per cm² per week Page 4

5 ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS Dibutyltin (DBT) Dioctyltin (DOT) Tributyltin (TBT) Triphenyltin (TPhT) ISO/TS 16179: 2012 Baby articles: < 1 mg/kg < 1000 mg/kg each Others Organotin compounds are used as biocides (antibacterials), and/or heat stabilizers in plastics, inks, paints, and heat transfer material. It is also used to prevent unpleasant odours. Damage to liver, kidneys, blood forming processes and disruption of the enzyme system are possible, particularly to children. PERFLUORINATED CHEMICALS AND HER COMPOUNDS Perfluoroctanesulfonates (PFOS) Perfluoroctane acids (PFOA) CEN/TS 15968: 2010 Usage ban Detection limit: < 1µg / m² PFOS can be used as impregnation agents and cleaning products. PFOS is persistent, bioaccumulative, poisonous and possibly carcinogenic. PFOA is mainly used as a surfactant and have the same risk profile as PFOS. PHTHALATES Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) Butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) Di- isononyl phthalate (DINP) Di- isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) ISO 14389: 2014 < 1000 mg/kg each The sum of all Phthalates < 1000 mg/kg Phthalates are added to plastics to increase flexibility. In textiles and apparel, phthalates can be found in coated textiles, plastic components, trims and plastisol prints. Phthalates are reprotoxic and can cause birth defects and changes in hormone levels. A complete ban of Phthalates is recommended by NGO's and many retailers. Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) Page 5

6 POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH S) Benzo{a}pyrene Benzo(a)anthracene Chrysene Benzo(b)fluoroanthene Benzo(k)fluoroanthene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Benzo(e)pyrene Benzo(j)fluoroanthene PVC Polyvinylchloride Beilstein test/infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Usage ban RESTRICTION ON PACKAGING Cadmium (Cd) Lead (Pb) Chromium (Cr6+) hexavalent Mercury (Hg) Dimethyl fumarate (DMFu) ISO 16186: 2012 Extraction, GC-MS Usage ban, Trace results: 0.1 mg/kg SOLVENTS HALOGENATED - VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Various Hexachlorobutadiene Detection Limit: < 1mg/kg Pentachloroethane < 50 mg/kg 1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorethan < 20 mg/kg Head space GC-MS 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane Carbon Tetra Chloride ,1,1-Trichloroethane AfPS GS 2014:01 PAH CEN/TR Acid digestion with ICP analysis PAH for toys and childcare articles: <0.5 (each) Others: <1 (each) Usage Ban, Trace results: 100 mg/kg < 1000 mg/kg Rubber or plastic components that come into direct and prolonged contact with the human skin or the oral cavity can cause severe allergenic reactions. The use of PVC is voluntarily restricted because it is claimed that dioxins are produced as a byproduct of vinyl chloride manufacture and from burning of waste PVC Packaging means transportation packaging as well as product packaging, i.e., any material used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, and presentation of finished goods (article). Halogenated solvents are a general class of chemicals that have a variety of different properties and therefore end uses. Some of the more common uses include chemical intermediate (including dyes and pesticides), industrial cleaning (processing equipment, boilers, etc), spot cleaning, textile processing (scouring solvent, carrier solvent for preparations and functional finishes), urethane foam blowing agents and can be used as in the manufacture of plastics and PVC Page 6

7 SOLVENTS OTHER - VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Benzene < 1 mg/kg Toluene Head space GC-MS < 5 mg/kg N,N-Dimethyl formamide (DMFa) < 300 mg/kg OTHER ATTENTION POINTS ph value for textiles ISO 3071: 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 is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. A solution with ph is 7 is neutral. ph values that do not fall within the specified limits can cause skin irritation Odour SNV :1968 No abnormal odour allowed. If odour rating < 3, VOC test to be performed Page 7