Restricted Substance List (RSL) : February 2018 - Nineteenth Edition
Restricted Substance List (RSL) : February 2018 - Nineteenth Edition
Restricted Substance List (RSL) : February 2018 - Nineteenth Edition
LIST (RSL)
February 2018 | Nineteenth Edition
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
Methodology ........................................................................................................................... 3
About AAFA ............................................................................................................................ 5
Arylamines .............................................................................................................................. 7
Asbestos ................................................................................................................................. 8
Dioxins & Furans..................................................................................................................... 9
Disperse Dyes....................................................................................................................... 10
Flame Retardants ................................................................................................................. 11
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases ........................................................................................... 13
Metals ................................................................................................................................... 14
Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................... 18
Organotin Compounds .......................................................................................................... 21
Pesticides ............................................................................................................................. 22
Phthalates ............................................................................................................................. 24
Solvents ................................................................................................................................ 26
Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................. 27
Appendix I - Reporting1 ......................................................................................................... 30
Appendix II- Labeling2 ........................................................................................ …………….42
Change Log ……………………………………………………………………………….…………..43
Disclaimer ……………………………………………………………………………………….…….44
1
Appendix I lists regulations which have a reporting requirement that are not necessarily otherwise listed in the RSL.
2
Appendix II lists regulations which have a labeling requirement that are not necessarily otherwise listed in the RSL.
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Introduction
The 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 and footwear companies with information related to regulations and laws that
restrict or ban certain chemicals and substances in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products around the world.
The RSL was developed to serve as a practical tool to help those individuals in textile, apparel, and footwear companies, and their suppliers,
responsible for environmental compliance throughout the supply chain, to become more aware of various national and international regulations
governing the amount of substances that are permitted in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products.
The RSL will be updated on a regular basis and will be supplemented with additional resources to help officials in these companies undertake
responsible chemical management practices in the aforementioned finished products.
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Methodology
The RSL includes only those materials, chemicals, and substances that are restricted or banned in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear
products because of a regulation or law. In each case, the RSL identifies the most restrictive regulation.
The RSL does not include regulations that restrict the use of substances in production processes or in the factory; rather the focus is on whether or
not the substance can be found in finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products at a certain level.
A. Structure
1. CAS number
2. Common chemical or color name
3. Information on the Restriction/Limit on Final Product or Tested Component
a. Restriction Level
b. Country where that Restriction/Limit is found
c. Test Method (where no test method is stipulated in the regulation, the GAFTI column may suggest one)
d. Other countries that maintain equal or less restrictions
e. Comments (if applicable)
The RSL is not intended to address product safety regulations outside the chemical management area – such as Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) regulations related to small parts. Moreover, it is not structured to cover toys, automotive textiles, or other industrial
textiles. This list does not include restrictions related to use of substances in packaging or related materials.
The following legislation is not listed because there are no regulatory concentration limits but may warrant evaluation for applicability.
1. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), following the Montreal Protocols, promulgated legislation on ozone depleting
compounds. Class I and Class II listed chemicals used in the process of manufacturing of product or packaging requires special labeling
as detailed in the regulation. Residuals of the chemical components in the product or package are not necessary to trigger the
requirement. Minor usage in textiles as a spot cleaner is acceptable.
2. California Proposition 65 requires a “clear and reasonable” warning label for all products sold in the state of California containing one or
more chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. Labeling requirements are dependent on consumer
exposure to the chemical (measured in micrograms (μg)/day) not the concentration in the product. To comply with the law,
manufacturers must either ensure that consumer exposure to regulated chemicals in their products do not exceed the established safe
harbor levels or label their products. For more information on California Proposition 65, please visit our website at
https://www.aafaglobal.org/AAFA/Solutions_Pages/RSL_Covering_California_Proposition_65.
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C. Technical Notes
1. Chemical nomenclature can take several forms. Technical chemical names may take numerous forms. It is the responsibility of the user
to verify synonyms of any regulated chemicals referenced.
2. It is possible that regulated components may be present in raw materials below the levels that require reporting on Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS). Care should be taken to verify the presence of all regulated ingredients regardless of the concentration.
3. This list represents the known and applicable standards at the time of publication; any inaccuracy or omission is not the responsibility of
AAFA.
4. Test methods noted in blue are the Global Apparel, Footwear and Textile Initiative (GAFTI) recommended test methods.
D. GAFTI Comments
1. The members of the Global Apparel, Footwear and Textile Initiative (GAFTI) have collaboratively produced recommended test methods
for certain chemicals in cases where the test method is not stipulated by the regulation. This is an ongoing process, and test methods will
continue to be added in subsequent releases of the RSL.
About GAFTI
Global Apparel, Footwear and Textile Initiative is an initiative to bring retailers, brands, mills, and factories together to improve efficiencies
and set standards globally.
Because there is no single source of standards, there is a lack of standardization in the apparel, textile, and footwear industry. This gap
creates conflicting requirements across customers.
GAFTI’s goal is to reduce complexity and remove costs from common industry practices and prevent increased scrutiny from press and
governments, which could lead to increased regulation.
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About AAFA
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products
companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market. Representing more than 1,000 world famous name brands, retailers, and
manufacturers — AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its
nearly four million U.S. workers, and its contribution of $384 billion in annual U.S. retail sales.
AAFA stands at the forefront as a leader of positive change for the apparel and footwear industry. With integrity and purpose, AAFA delivers a
unified voice on key legislative and regulatory issues. AAFA enables a collaborative forum to promote best practices and innovation. AAFA's
comprehensive work ensures the continued success and growth of the apparel and footwear industry, its suppliers, and its customers.
Acknowledgements
The AAFA gratefully acknowledges the support and contribution of the past and present members of the RSL Task Force in developing the RSL.
The current members of the RSL Task Force are listed below.
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AAFA also acknowledges the contributions of the following individuals who served as Peer Reviewers of this RSL.
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Arylamines
Restriction /Maximum Other Countries, U.S.
Chemical Name/Color GAFTI
CAS Number Limit on Final Product or Country Regulation Test Method States that also Regulate Comment
Index Name Comments
Tested Component this Substance
97-56-3 o -Aminoazotoluene
90-04-0 o -Anisidine
Regulations below apply to all
Arylamines listed in this RSL
92-87-5 Benzidine
Textiles (EU): ISO 14362-1
106-47-8 p -Chloroaniline Switzerland, Norway, and
:2017
Taiwan, Turkey
Leather (EU): EN ISO 17234-
95-69-2 4-Chloro-o -toluidine "Indonesia: No.72/M-
1:2015 4- Amino azobenzene is not
Reported as not detected. European Union REACH IND/PER/7/2012
120-71-8 p -Cresidine listed in GB20400-2006;
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 SNI7617:2013
Annex XVII
615-05-4 2,4-Diaminoanisole Test methods specific for 4- Only 23 arylamines are
China restriction limit: Aminoazobenzene subject to this standard
101-77-9 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane Textiles 20ppm confirmation: LFGB 82.02-9
Egypt:
Leather 30ppm LFGB 82.02-15
91-94-1 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine ES 7266-4/2011
EN ISO 17234-2:2011
ES 7322/2011"
AAB ISO 14362 - 3:2017
119-90-4 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine Vietnam, EU, The National Standard of the
EU restriction limit: ◦GB/T 23344-2009
and China People's Republic of China Taiwan:
119-93-7 3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine Textiles and Leather: 30ppm (pAAB) confirmation
GB18401-2010 CNS 15290
CNS 15503 (children
3,3'-Dimethyl-4,4'-diamino-
838-88-0 products)
diphenylmethane Vietnam restriction limit: CNS 8634 (leather casual
restricts AZO dyes and Textiles (China) GB 30585-2014 (Safety
4,4'-Methylene-bis-(2- The National Standard of the shoes)
101-14-4 Formaldehyde GB/T 17592-2011 technical specification for
chloroaniline) People's Republic of China CNS 10632 (leather shoes)"
Azo dyes limit: 30 ppm children's footwear) - will
GB20400-2006-Leather and
91-59-8 2-Naphthylamine apply on 1 Jan 2016
Fur
101-80-4 4,4'-Oxydianiline Leather and fur (China)
GB/T 19942-2005
139-65-1 4,4'-Thiodianiline
Vietnam
95-80-7 2,4-Toluenediamine Circular no.21/2017/TT-BCT Japan:
Going into force May 1, 2018 Textile:
95-53-4 o-Toluidine JIS L 1940
Leather: ISO 17234-1:2010/-
137-17-7 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline
2:2011
2,4-Xylidine (China, Japan
95-68-1
only)
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Asbestos
12172-73-5 Amosite
Microscopic examination;
European Union minimum magnification1-
77536-67-5 Anthrophyllite
REACH 250, attached; ratio of fiber
European Switzerland and Norway, and
Not detected Regulation (EC) length to diameter is at
12001-29-5 Chrysotile Union the U.S
No. 1907/2006 polarized light filter least
Annex XVII 3:1-(industry practice - not
12001-28-4 Crocidolite
specified by the regulation)
77536-68-6 Tremolite
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Dioxins & Furans
Other Countries, U.S.
Restriction /Maximum Limit on
States that also GAFTI
CAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Name Final Product or Tested Country Regulation Test Method Comments
Regulate this Comments
Component
Substance
Group 1)
57117-31-4 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran
Group 2)
39227-28-6 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
19408-74-3 1 ,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
57653-85-7 1 ,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
57117-41-6 1,2,3,7,8- pentachlorodibenzofuran Sum of Group 1 & 2:
70648-26-9 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran 5 µg/kg
72918-21-9 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
57117-44-9 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
60851-34-5 2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
Group 4)
50585-41-6 2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzo-p-dioxin
109333-34-8 1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzo-p-dioxin Sum of Group 4:
67733-57-7 2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran 1 µg/kg
131166-92-2 2,3,4,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran
Group 5)
110999-44-5 1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin
110999-46-7 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin Sum of Groups 4 & 5:
110999-45-6 1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 5 µg/kg
107555-93-1 1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran
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Disperse Dyes
Other Countries,
Restriction /Maximum
Chemical Name/Color Index U.S. States that also GAFTI
CAS Number Limit on Final Product Country Regulation Test Method Comments
Name Regulate this Comments
or Tested Component
Substance
Carcinogenic Dyes*
3761-53-3 Acid Red 26
569-61-9 Basic Red 9 * Carcinogenic is not
632-99-5 Basic Violet 14 used as a description
of a sub category of
2602-46-2 Direct Blue 6 dyes
DIN 54231 /
1937-37-7 Direct Black 38 Prohibited Egypt ES 7266-4/2011 • The term appears in
§64 LFGB 82.02-10
the Egyptian law
573-58-0 Direct Red 28
restricting the use of
2475-45-8 Disperse Blue 1 carcinogenic dyes in
82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 clothing & textiles
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Flame Retardants
25637-99-4, Hexabromocyclododecane
3194-55-6, (HBCDD)
134237-50-6,
134237-51-7 , 100 ppm
134237-52-8
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Flame Retardants
US requirement applicable to
sleepwear
13674-87-8 Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)
phosphate (TDCPP) Solvent extraction and This chemical should not exceed 0.1%
analysis by GC-MS or LC- for children products(<12 yr) &
0.1% by weight Vermont, U.S.A S81
MS (industry practice - not residential upholstered furniture
specified by the regulation)
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Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Other Countries, U.S.
Restriction /Maximum
Chemical Name/Color States that also GAFTI
CAS Number Limit on Final Product Country Regulation Test Method Comments
Index Name Regulate this Comments
or Tested Component
Substance
Hydrofluorocarbons
(HFCs):
Perfluorocarbons (PFCs):
75-73-0 Perfluoromethane - CF 4
76-16-4 Perfluoroethane - C 2F6
76-19-7 Perfluoropropane - C 3F8
355-25-9 Perfluorobutane - C 4F10
678-26-2 Perfluoropentane - C 5F12
355-42-0 Perfluorohexane - C 6F14
Perfluorocyclobutane - c-
115-25-3
C4F8
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Metals
Restriction /Maximum Other Countries, U.S. States
Chemical Name/Color
CAS Number Limit on Final Product Country Regulation Test Method that also Regulate this Comment GAFTI Comments
Index Name
or Tested Component Substance
Restrictions for Textiles
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Metals
Statutory Order no. 856 of Total Digestion (industry practice - CPSC determined leather can be
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) 100 ppm Denmark U.S.
September 5, 2009 not specified by the regulation) exempt from testing since it is unlikely
to contain lead in excess of 100ppm
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Metals
Restriction /Maximum Limit Other Countries, U.S. States
Chemical Name/Color
CAS Number on Final Product or Tested Country Regulation Test Method that also Regulate this Comment GAFTI Comments
Index Name
Component Substance
Restrictions for Metal Parts
This restriction is applicable to products
Total Lead: 500 ppm European Union REACH Total Lead: Total Digestion (industry
European which are supplied to the general
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) Rate of lead release of Lead: Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 practice - not specified by the
Union public, and can be placed in the mouth
≤0.05 μg/cm2/h (0.05 μg/g/h) Annex XVII regulation)
by children.
Extractable Content:
This restriction is applicable to
EN71.3
jewellery, imitation jewellery and hair
European Union REACH Total Content: CPSC-
European Total Digestion (industry practice- accessories
7440-43-9 Cadmium 100 ppm Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 CH-E1001-08.1
Union not specified by the regulation)
Annex XVII (http://www.gafti.org/tem
Washington State Children's Produt
plate?series=4&article=
Safety Act: total cadmium : 40 mg/kg
11)
EU, Egypt, For all textile products and textile
7440-38-2 Arsenic (As) Prohibited Taiwan CNS 15290 CNS 4797-2
and South Korea accessories
Total Lead: 500 ppm Total Lead: Total Digestion (industry This restriction is applicable to products
European Union REACH
Rate of lead release of Lead: European practice - not specified by the which are supplied to the general
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Union regulation) public, and can be placed in the mouth
≤0.05 μg/cm2/h (0.05 μg/g/h) Annex XVII
by children.
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Metals
Lead: 90 mg/kg
China: PVC artificial
China GB 21550-2008 GB 21550 Clause 5.4
leather Cadmium: 75 mg/kg
Antimony: 60 mg/kg
Arsenic: 25 mg/kg
Barium: 1000 mg/kg
Egypt: children less than
36 months footwear, size Cadmium: 75 mg/kg Egypt ES 7322/2011 EN 71-3
26 and less
Chromium: 60 mg/kg
Taiwan: Children Taiwan CNS 15503 (children's product) CNS 4797-2
products up to age 14 Lead: 90 mg/kg
Mercury: 60 mg/kg
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Miscellaneous
Formaldehyde
Textile: ISO 14184-1 orJIS L1041 (Law Japan and Taiwan, define baby
112) (textiles) products as 0-24 months
Formaldehyde Not Detected (detection limit
Japan Japanese Law 112 China GB/T 2912.1
0-36 months old is 16 mg/kg) (textiles)
CNS 15580-1 South Korea also regulates bed clothes
Leather: ISO 17226-2 with a limit of 300ppm
Textile: ISO 14184-1 orJIS L1041 (Law US Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F
300 ppm (detection limit is
>36 months old (no direct skin contact) See other countries 112) (textiles), China GB/T 2912.1, regulate formaldehyde in children's
16 mg/kg) (textiles)
Leather: ISO 17226-2 products (<8 years old), <500 ppm
50-00-0
Formaldehyde (leather and fur) Baby
20 ppm China GB20400-2006 GB/T 19941
products (0-24 months)
Leather and fur (with direct skin contact) 75 ppm China GB20400-2006 GB/T 19941
Leather and fur (without direct skin contact) 300 ppm China GB20400-2006 GB/T 19941
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Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
N-Nitrosamines
62-75-9 N-Nitrosodiethylamine
55-18-5 N-Nitrosodibutylamine
621-64-7 N-Nitrosopiperidine
924-16-3 N-Nitrosopyrrolidine
only applicable for rubber component
GB 25036-2010
Not detected on vulcanized shoes
100-75-4 N-Nitrosomorpholine China GB 25038-2010 GB/T 24153
(detection limit: 0.5 mg/kg) *GB 30585-2014 (only applicable to
GB 30585-2014
rubber parts of infant shoes)
930-55-2 1-Nitrosopyrrolidine
59-89-2 Nitrosomorpholine
614-00-6 N-Nitroso-N-methylaniline
612-64-6 N-Nitroso-N-ethylaniline
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Organotin Compounds
Chemical Restriction /Maximum Limit on Other Countries, U.S.
GAFTI
CAS Number Name/Color Index Final Product or Tested Country Regulation Test Method States that also Regulate Comments
Comments
Name Component this Substance
Recommended test
European Union REACH method EN ISO
European
668-34-8 Triphenyltin (TPhT) 0.1 percent by weight of tin Regulation (EC) No. 17353 (modified)/ EN Taiwan, Japan, and Turkey
Union
1907/2006 Annex XVII ISO/TS 16179:2012
for footwear
Self Regulatory
Confirmation Notice
(Notice No. 2007-34)
issued by Korean Agency KS K 0737
South Korean: 1 mg/kg South Korea: Applies to
South Korea, for Technology and
1002-53-5 Dibutyltin (DBT) Turkey baby clothing only (less
and the EU Standards DIN ISO/TS 16179:
EU: 0.1% by weight of tin than 36 months).
2012-08
European Union REACH
Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006 Annex XVII
EU requirement
KS K 0737
applicable to some
European Union REACH
specific products, such
15231-44-4 Dioctyltin (DOT) 0.1% by weight of tin EU Regulation (EC) No. Turkey
as textiles with direct
1907/2006 Annex XVII DIN ISO/TS 16179:
skin contact, childcare
2012-08
articles, etc.
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Pesticides
Restriction /Maximum Other Countries, U.S.
Chemical Name/Color GAFTI
CAS Number Limit on Final Product or Country Regulation Test Method States that also Regulate Comments
Index Name Comments
Tested Component this Substance
93-72-1 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)
propionic acid, its salts and
compounds
93-76-5 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic
acid, its salts and compounds
1024-57-3 Epoxy-heptachlorine
115-29-7 Endosulfan and its isomers
959-98-8 European Union POPs
33213-65-9 Prohibited EU Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004
Annex I
36355-01-8 Hexabromobiphenyl
608-93-5 Pentachlorobenzene Switzerland: ORRChem textiles
10 ppm Switzerland
annex 1.1 (Art.3) ISO 18219: 2015
608-90-2 Pentabromobenzene European Union POPs
Prohibited EU Regulation (EC) No. 850/2004
Annex I
63405-99-2 4,6-Dichloro-7 (2,4,5-trichloro-
phenoxy) 0-2-trifluoro methyl Japan Law for the Control of
≤ 30 ppm Japan Textile Products Only
benz-imidazole (DTTB) Household Products
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Pesticides
Restriction /Maximum Other Countries, U.S.
Chemical Name/Color GAFTI
CAS Number Limit on Final Product or Country Regulation Test Method States that also Regulate Comments
Index Name Comments
Tested Component this Substance
118-74-1 Hexachlorobenzene
(Switzerland and EU POPs) Canada:Prohibition of Certain
Toxic Substances Regulations
608-73-1 Hexachlorocyclohexane
2012 (SOR/2012-285)
(HCH, all isomers) except
gamma-
Switzerland: ChemRRV
hexachlorocyclohexane
Canada, (Chemikalien-Risikoreduktions-
(except linande [58-89-9] in
Switzerland, and the Verordnung) Art. 3 Appendix
medical products) Prohibited
(Switzerland and EU POPs) EU 1.1
72-56-0 Perthane
82-68-8 Quintozene
8001-50-1 Strobane
76253-60-6 Monomethyl-tetrachloro-
diphenyl methane
624-49-7 Dimethyl Fumarate European Union REACH South Korea (KC Mark, for
regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 more information review 0.1 mg/kg - China (GB 30585-2014)
Prohibited EU CNS 15331 Annex C
Annex XVII, limit 0.1 mg/kg Appendix II), Norway, and will apply on 1 Jan 2016)
Taiwan
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Phthalates
Restriction /Maximum Other Countries, U.S.
Chemical Name/Color Index
CAS Number Limit on Final Product Country Regulation Test Method States that also Regulate Comments GAFTI Comments
Name
or Tested Component this Substance
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Phthalates
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid,
68515-42-4 di-C7-11-branched and linear
alkyl esters (DHNUP)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid,
71888-89-6 di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters,
C7-rich (DIHP)
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate
117-82-8
(DMEP)
N-pentyl-isopentyl phthalate
776297-69-9
(NPIPP) CPSC-CH-
European Union REACH
C1001-09.3 or
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 0.1% w/w per article Regulation (EC) no.
European Union GB/T 22048-
84777-06-0 dipentylester, branched and (each) 1907/2006 Candidate
2008 or
linear (DPP) List
ISO14389: 2014
Di-n-hexyl phthalate
84-75-3
(DnHP/DHP)
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,
di-C6-10-alkyl esters; 1,2-
68515-51-5 benzenedicarboxylic acid,
68648-93-1 mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl
diesters with ≥ 0.3% of dihexyl
phthalate (EC No. 201-559-5)
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Solvents
Switzerland: ORRchem
EU, Switzerland, and annex 1.1 (art.3)
100 ppm
Canada
Canada Prohibition of
Certain Toxic Substances
Regulations 2012
(SOR/2012-285)
56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride European Union REACH
Regulation (EC) No.
Germany - 1907/2006 Annex XVII
Chemikalienverbot (Restriction applies to
substances and mixtures)
Verordnung (Prohibition of only for
Chemicals Ordinance), Headspace for Pentachloroethane,
71-55-6 1,1,1-Trichloroethane section 16 components 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane,
Switzerland, EU, and
0.1% (mass)- Each (industry practice - 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane,
Japan
Japan Law for the Control of not specified by the Chloroform, 1,1,2-
Household Products regulation) Trichloroethane, 1,1-
Containing Harmful Dichloroethylene, and
Substances Trichloroethylene
Regulation (EC) No.
1005/2009
Denmark
76-01-7 Pentachloroethane
European Union REACH
Germany - Regulation (EC) No.
630-20-6 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane Chemikalienverbot 1907/2006 Annex XVII
(Restriction applies to
substances and mixtures)
79-34-5 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Verordnung (Prohibition of only for
Chemicals Ordinance), Headspace for Pentachloroethane,
67-66-3 Chloroform section 16 components 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane,
0.1% (mass)- Each EU and Japan (industry practice - 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane,
79-00-5 1,1,2-Trichloroethane not specified by the Chloroform, 1,1,2-
Japan Law for the Control of regulation) Trichloroethane, 1,1-
75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethylene Household Products Dichloroethylene, and
Containing Harmful Trichloroethylene
Substances Regulation (EC) No.
79-01-6 Trichloroethylene
1005/2009
This regulation
applies to all
textiles and
footwear products
containing PVC
artificial leather
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Glossary of Terms/Acronyms related to the AAFA RSL list
BS—British Standard
CAS—Chemical Abstracts Service. CAS Registry Numbers (often referred to as CAS RNs or CAS Numbers) are unique identifiers
for chemical substances. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society. See www.cas.org.
CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission. Main U.S. government agency responsible for product safety and for enforcement of
CPSIA.
Detection limit—the lowest quantity of a substance that can be distinguished from the absence of that substance (a blank value)
within a stated confidence limit
Dioxins and Furans—Chemical compounds that are an undesirable by-product in the manufacture of herbicides, disinfectants, and
other agents
EN—European Standard
EU—European Union
GC-MS—Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer - instrument used to identify components of mixtures or unknown substances -
liquids, gases.
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ISO—International Organization for Standardization
KOH—Potassium Hydroxide
LFGB—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 unknown substances
- liquids, gases.
MSDS Information—Material Safety Data Sheet Information – this is chemical safety & toxicological information supplied with
chemicals
NaOH—Sodium Hydroxide
Percent by Mass—also called weight percent or percent by weight, this is the mass of the solute divided by the total mass of the
solution and multiplied by 100% (also see ppm)
ppm—Parts Per Million. A unit describing concentrations of chemical substances. 1 ppm can also be notated as 1 milligram per
kilogram (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 per
kilogram (μg/kg).
REACH - Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It entered into force on 1st June
2007. It streamlines and improves the former legislative framework on chemicals of the European Union (EU).
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Solvent—A substance in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution.
UK—United Kingdom
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85-68-7* Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) REACH SVHC
over 0.1% EU Washington (U.S.)
117-81-7* Bis (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (Substances of Very
1303-96-4/ 1330-43-4/
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
12179-04-3
Hexabromocyclododecane
(HBCDD) and all major
25637-99-4*/3194-55- diastereoisomers identified
6* (134237-50-6)*
(134237-51-7)*
(134237-52-8)* Alpha-hexabromocyclododecane
Beta-hexabromocyclododecane
Gamma-hexabromocyclododecane
7758-97-6* Lead chromate REACH SVHC
over 0.1% EU (Substances of Very
Lead chromate molybdate sulphate
12656-85-8* High Concern)
red (C.I. Pigment Red 104)
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Acids generated from chromium
trioxide and their oligomers. Names
7738-94-5* of the acids and their oligomers:
13530-68-2* Chromic acid, Dichromic acid,
Oligomers of chromic acid and
dichromic acid.
96-18-4 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
872-50-4 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
302-01-2 / 7803-57-8 Hydrazine
4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol,
ethoxylated – covering well defined
NA
substances and UVCB substances,
polymers and homologues
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Diazene-1,2-dicarboxamide
123-77-3
(C,C’-azodi(formamide)
Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic
anhydride [1], cis-cyclohexane-1,2-
dicarboxylic anhydride [2], trans-
cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic
85-42-7, 13149-00-3,
anhydride [3] [The individual cis- [2]
14166-21-3
and trans- [3] isomer substances
and all possible combinations of the
cis- and trans-isomers [1] are
covered by this entry]
Hexahydromethylphthalic anhydride
[1], Hexahydro-4-methylphthalic
anhydride [2], Hexahydro-1-
methylphthalic anhydride [3],
25550-51-019438-60- Hexahydro-3-methylphthalic
9, 48122-14-1, 57110- anhydride [4][The individual isomers
29-9 [2], [3] and [4] (including their cis-
and trans- stereo isomeric forms)
and all possible combinations of the
isomers [1] are covered by this REACH SVHC
entry] over 0.1% EU (Substances of Very
High Concern)
625-45-6 Methoxy acetic acid
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid,
84777-06-0
dipentylester, branched and linear
776297-69-9 N-pentyl-isopentylphthalate
629-14-1 1,2-Diethoxyethane
N,N-dimethylformamide;
68-12-2
dimethyl formamide
69011-06-9 [Phthalato(2-]dioxotrilead
12578-12-0 Dioxobis(stearato)trilead
91031-62-8 Fatty acids, C16-18, lead salts
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13814-96-5 Lead bis(tetrafluoroborate)
20837-86-9 Lead cynamidate
10099-74-8 Lead dinitrate
1317-36-8 Lead monoxide (lead oxide)
1314-41-6 Orange lead (lead tetroxide)
12060-00-3 Lead titanium trioxide
12626-81-2 Lead titanium zirconium oxide
12065-90-6 Pentalead tetraoxide sulphate
Pyrochlore, antimony
8012-00-8
lead yellow
Dinoseb (6-sec-butyl-2,4-
88-85-7
dinitrophenol)
838-88-0 4,4’-methylenedi-o-toluidine
60-09-3 4-Aminoazobenzene;
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4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine
95-80-7
(2,4-toluene-diamine)
6-methoxy-m-toluidine
120-71-8
(p-cresidine)
92-67-1 Biphenyl-4-ylamine
97-56-3 o-aminoazotoluene
95-53-4 o-Toluidine;
79-16-3 N-methylacetamide
1-bromopropane;
106-94-5
n-propyl bromide
101-14-4 2,2-dichloro-4,4,methylenedianiline
1,2-bis(2methoxy-ethoxy) ethane
112-49-2
(TEGDME; triglyme)
4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)-4''-
(methylamino)trityl alcohol [with ≥
561-41-1 0.1% of Michler's ketone (EC No.
202-027-5) or Michler's base (EC
No. 202-959-2)]
Benzo[def]chrysene
50-32-8
(Benzo[a]pyrene)
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4,4’-bis(dimethylamino)
90-94-8
benzophenone (Michler’s ketone)
[4-[[4-anilino-1-naphthyl][4-
(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylene]cy
clohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]
dimethylammonium chloride (C.I.
2580-56-5
Basic Blue 26) [with ≥ 0.1% of
Michler's ketone (EC No. 202-027-
5) or Michler's base (EC No. 202-
959-2)]
N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyl-
101-61-1 4,4’methylenedianiline (Michler’s
base)
α,α-Bis[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-4
(phenylamino)naphthalene-1-
methanol (C.I. Solvent Blue 4) [with ≥
6786-83-0
0.1% of Michler's ketone (EC No.
202-027-5) or Michler's base (EC
No. 202-959-2)]
REACH SVHC
1303-86-2 Diboron trioxide
over 0.1% EU (Substances of Very
75-12-7 Formamide
High Concern)
17570-76-2 Lead(II) bis(methanesulfonate)
TGIC (1,3,5,tris(oxiranyl methyl)-1,3
2451-62-9
triazine-2,4,6 (1H,3H,5H)trione)
[4-[4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)
benzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-
1-ylidene]dimethylammonium
548-62-9 chloride (C.I. Basic Violet 3) [with ≥
0.1% of Michler's ketone (EC No.
202-027-5) or Michler's base (EC
No. 202-959-2)]
7440-43-9 Cadmium
Ammonium
3825-26-1
pentadecafluorooctanoate (APFO)
335-67-1 Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid
131-18-0 Dipentyl phthalate (DPP)
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4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear,
ethoxylated [substances with a linear
and/or branched alkyl chain with a
carbon number of 9 covalently bound
in position 4 to phenol, ethoxylated
NA
covering UVCB- and well-defined
substances, polymers and
homologues, which include any of
the individual isomers and/or
combinations thereof]
1306-19-0 Cadmium oxide
1306--23-6 Cadmium sulphide
Disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-
573-58-0 diylbis(azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-
1-sulphonate)(C.I. Direct Red 28)
Disodium 4-amino-3-[[4'-[(2,4-
diaminophenyl)azo][1,1'-biphenyl]-4-
1937-37-7 yl]azo] -5-hydroxy-6-
(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7- REACH SVHC
disulphonate (C.I. Direct Black 38) over 0.1% EU (Substances of Very
High Concern)
Imidazolidine-2-thione (2-
96-45-7
imidazoline-2-thiol)
301-04-2 Lead di(acetate)
25155-23-1 Trixylyl phosphate
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid,
68515-50-4
dihexyl ester, branched and linear
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Reaction mass of 2-ethylhexyl 10-
ethyl-4,4-dioctyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-
dithia-4-stannatetradecanoate and 2-
ethylhexyl 10-ethyl-4-[[2-[(2-
-
ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl]thio]-4-
octyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-dithia-4-
stannatetradecanoate (reaction
mass of DOTE and MOTE)
7790-79-6 Cadmium fluoride
10124-36-4, 31119-53-
Cadmium sulphate
6
2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert-
3846-71-7
butylphenol (UV-320)
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-
25973-55-1
ditertpentylphenol (UV-328)
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-
68515-51-5, 68648-93- 10-alkyl esters; 1,2-
1 benzenedicarboxylic acid, mixed
decyl and hexyl and octyl diesters
with ≥ 0.3% of dihexyl phthalate (EC
1120-71-4 1,3-propanesultone
2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5-
3864-99-1 chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)phenol (UV-
327)
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(tert-butyl)-
36437-37-3
6-(sec-butyl)phenol (UV-350)
98-95-3 Nitrobenzene
Perfluorononan-1-oic acid
375-95-1;
(2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,9-
21049-39-8;
heptadecafluorononanoic acid and
4149-60-4
its sodium and ammonium salts
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50-00-0 Formaldehyde 5 ppm
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106-47-8 para-Chloroaniline 60 ppm
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2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'
Washington Children's
1163-19-5 Decambromodiphenyl ether; BDE- 10 ppm United States Candidate List
Safe Product Act
209
Perfluorooctanyl sulphonic acid and
1763-23-1 1 ppm
its salts; PFOS
Washington Children's
7440-43-9 Cadmium & cadmium compounds 1 ppm United States Candidate List
Safe Product Act
Washington Children's
25637-99-4 Hexabromocyclododecane 10 ppm United States Candidate List
Safe Product Act
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Appendix II Labelling: Appendix II lists regulations which have a labeling requirement that are not necessarily otherwise listed in the RSL.
CAS Number Chemical Name/Color Index Restriction / Maximum Limit Country Regulation Test Method Comment GAFTI
Name Triggering Labeling in [detection limit] if any Comments
Component
Update: Most recent Textile test method for AAB ISO 14362-3 : 2017
Asbestos n/a
Dioxins & Furans Updated regulation: § 3 Abs 2, Anlage 1 Eintrag 2 ChemikalienverbotsVO
Disperse Dyes n/a
Flame Retardants Updated test method for Chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13): ISO 18219: 2015;
Add Switzerland: ORRChem annex 1.1 (Art.3) for Chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13);
Add
1.Heptabromodiphenyl ether (HeptaBDE) Cas.nr: 446255-22-7 207122-16-5, 68928-80-3
2.Hexabromodiphenyl ether (HexaBDE) Cas.nr 68631-49-2, 207122-15-4, 36483-60-0
3.Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (TetraBDE) Cas.nr 5436-43-1, 40088-47-9
4. Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) Cas.nr 25637-99-4, 3194-55-6, 134237-50-6,134237-51-7 , 134237-52-8
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases n/a
Metals n/a
Misc. Add: SWITZERLAND: ORRChem textiles annex 1.13 (Art.3) to cover Blue Colorant
Add: European Union REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII entry 68 (will apply from 4 July 2020) to cover Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Organotin Compounds n/a
Pesticides Add: Pentachlorobenzene under Switzerland: ORRChem textiles annex 1.1 (Art.3)
Phthalates Add: EU (REACH Annex XVII) for childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of
children or sucking on the part of children to cover DINP, DIDP and DNOP
Add: Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) Cas.nr 84-69-5 which is on the Candidate List
Add: CPSC prohibits DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP in children’s toys and child care articles (16 CFR 1307)
Remove: DIDP and DnOP following CPSC decision to lift the interim ban from the CPSIA. The final rule removes the interim prohibition regarding DNOP and
DIDP. CPSC has determined that these phthalates do not cause adverse effects on male reproductive development, and other risks attendant to their use are
low.
Solvents Add: Hexachlorobutadiene restricted for articles in the EU: POP regulation 850/2004 ANNEX I, also restricted in Switzerland: ORRchem annex 1.1 (art.3) and
in Canada Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations 2012 (SOR/2012-285)
Add: Carbon Tetra Chloride and 1,1,1-Trichloroethane are also restricted in Switzerland
Appendix I: Reporting n/a
Appendix II: Labelling Add: NP/NPEO regulated by Korea Safety Quality Mark Act (KC Mark)
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