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Restricted Substances List & Product Compliance Guideline
Status: Released
Valid from: Season S20SR
Valid for: All Product Divisions AG & TI / All Main Product Groups

Created by: Team Product Risk Management

Released by: Team Lead Product & Environment of Global Sustainability

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Changes to RSL 7.0

 The new limit is higher than before
 The new limit is lower than before
 No change of limit; e.g. test method, reporting limit changed
+ Adding of e.g. chapter, substance
- Deleting of e.g. chapter, substance
CAS No. Substance Modification Page
98-86-2
Acetophenone and 2-Phenyl-2-propanol Reporting limit modified  9
617-94-7
Various Alkylphenol (AP) and Alkyphenolethoxylates (APEOs) Potential use, test methods and reporting limit modified  9
3165-93-3
4-chloro-o-toluidinium chloride, 2-Naphthylammoniumacetate, 4-methoxy-m-phenylene diammonium sulphate, 2,4,5-
553-00-4
Azo-amines and Arylamine Salts trimethylaniline hydrochloride added with a limit of 20 ppm each (EU CMR Regulation). + 10
39156-41-7
Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.
21436-97-5
80-09-1
Bisphenol S (BPS), Bisphenol F (BPF), Bisphenol AF (BPAF) added for information purpose only;
620-92-8 Bisphenols + 11
Test method modified for all Bisphenols, reporting limit valid for all Bisphenols
1478-61-1
85535-84-8
Chlorinated Paraffins Scope of test method modified  11
85535-85-9
Various Chlorophenols Potential use, test method and reporting limit modified  11
5216-25-1
P-Chlorobenzotrichloride, Benzotrichloride, Benzyl Chloride added with a limit of 1 ppm total (all chlororganic carriers).
98-07-7 Chlororganic Carriers + 12
Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.
100-44-7
68-12-2 Dimethylformamide (DMFa) Switched to the new chapter “SOLVENTS”  24
624-49-7 Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Scope of test method modified.  13
Various Dyes, Forbidden and Disperse Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.  13-14
Various Dyes, Navy Blue Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.  14
Various Flame-Retardants Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.  14-15
Various Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Potential use and reporting limit modified  15
Various Formaldehyde Potential use and test method modified.  15
Various Heavy Metals ALL Scope of test method modified.  16-17
Textiles limit changed to 1 ppm extractable for all textile
18540-29-9 Heavy Metals – Chromium VI  16
Test method modified for aging test. Reporting limit for leather changed into 2 ppm.
Limit for Eyewear frames added: 0.5 µg/cm²/week.
7440-02-0 Heavy Metals – Nickel + 17
Test method modified.
Various N-Nitrosamine Scope of reporting limit modified.  18

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CAS No. Substance Modification Page

Various Organotin Compounds Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.  18
90-43-7 Ortho-Phenylphenol Test method modified. Scope of test method modified.  19
Various Ozone-Depleting Substances Scope of test method modified.  19
Various Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) PFOA-related substances added with a limit of 1000 ppb total. Potential use, test methods and reporting limit modified + 19
Various Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and its salts Potential use and testing methods modified  19
Various PFSs - PFOA-related substances Limit added with 1000 ppb total + 19
Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.
Halogenated terphenols, including polychlorinated terphenyl (PCT), Halogenated diarylalkanes, Halogenated diphenyl
Various Pesticides, Agriculrural - 19-22
methanes, including Monomethyl-dibromo-diphenyl methane, Monomethyl-dichloro-diphenyl methane, and Monomethyl;
Lead hydrogen arsenate deleted
71888-89-6 Test method modified. Scope of test method modified, reporting limit modified
117-82-8 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich, Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate, Diisopentyl
605-50-5 phthalate (DIPP), Dipropyl phthalate (DPRP), Diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP), Diisohexyl phthalate (DIHP), 1,2-
131-16-8 Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters (DHNUP), 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid Dipentyl
Phthalates + 23
27554-26-3 ester, branched and linear added with 500 ppm limit each, 1000 ppm total for all phthalates
68515-50-4
68515-42-4
84777-06-0
Various Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Scope of test method and reporting limit modified.  24
91-22-5 Quinoline Added with a limit of 50 ppm + 24
75-12-7 New category created to include DMFa and DMAC. Formamide added with a 1000 ppm limit. N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Solvents (Residual) + 24
872-50-4 (NMP) added with a limit of 1000 ppm
3846-71-7 Chapter added with restrictions on UV 320, UV 327, UV 328 UV 350
3864-99-1
UV Absobers / Stabilizers + 25
25973-55-1
36437-37-3
127-19-5 Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) (CAS 127-19-5) included into the new category “Solvents”
108-38-3 3 new CAS NO. are added under Xylenes (meta-, ortho-, para-) -
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 25
95-47-6 All VOCs: reporting limit modified +
106-42-3
Various Restricted Substances for Packaging Whole chapter added to the RSL 8.0 + 26-28
Changes to RSL 8.0 version ‘for information only’
Various Restricted Substances for Packaging Test method for Lead (Pd) changed for packaging 26-28

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Table of Contents Page

INTRODUCTION 5
GUARANTEE DECLARATION 7
LEGEND / ABBREVIATIONS 8
RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES FOR PRODUCTS 9
ACETOPHENONE AND 2-PHENYL-2-PROPANOL 9
ALKYLPHENOL (AP) AND ALKYLPHENOLETHOXYLATES (APEOs), INCLUDING ALL ISOMERS 9
AZO-AMINES and Arylamine salts 10
BISPHENOLS 11
CHLORINATED PARAFFINS 11
CHLOROPHENOLS 11
CHLORORGANIC CARRIERS 12
DIMETHYLFUMARATE 13
DYES, FORBIDDEN AND DISPERSE 13
DYES, NAVY BLUE 14
FLAME-RETARDANTS 14
FLAME-RETARDANTS; continued 15
FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES 15
FORMALDEHYDE 15
HEAVY METALS 16
MONOMERS 18
N-NITROSAMINE 18
ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS 18
ORTHO-PHENYLPHENOL 19
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES 19
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS (PFCs) 19
PESTICIDES, AGRICULTURAL 19
PHTHALATES 23
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs) 24
QUINOLINE 24
SOLVENTS (RESIDUAL) 24
UV ABSORBERS / STABILIZERS 25
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs) 25
RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES FOR PACKAGING 26
ALKYLPHENOLS (APS) ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEOS) INCLUDING ALL ISOMERS 26
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (BHT) 26
Bisphenol-A (BPA) 26
DIMETHYLFUMARATE 26
FORMALDEHYDE 27
HEAVY METALS 27
ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS 28
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICIALS (PFCs) 28
PHTHALATES 28
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS 29
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR GB 18401:2010 CLASS B – pH VALUE FOR TEXTILES 29
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR GB 18401:2010 CLASS B – COLOR FASTNESS FOR TEXTILES 29
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR GB 18401:2010 CLASS B – ODOR FOR TEXTILES 29
REGULATION FOR MOLD 30
REGULATON FLAMMABILITY FOR TEXTILES 30
FIBER COMPOSITION 30
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR REACH ACCORDING TO CANDIDATE LIST (SVHC) 31
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR REACH ACCORDING TO APPENDIX XIV 31
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR REACH ACCORDING TO APPENDIX XVII 31
BIOCIDE REGULATION 31

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INTRODUCTION
Scope and validation of HUGO BOSS Restricted Substances List
The production of HUGO BOSS products is a long and complex process. To ensure the highest possible standard of chemical safety, the lowest possible
chemical impact on HUGO BOSS products and to minimize the chemical impact on the environment, HUGO BOSS has developed the present Restricted
Substances List (hereinafter “RSL”), based on the AFIRM RSL. In the chapter ‘RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES FOR PRODUCTS’ the phrase ‘corresponding to
AFIRM’ indicates, that the substances, the limits as well as the test methods are aligned with AFIRM RSL.

The RSL applies to all products supplied to HUGO BOSS and the processes necessary to produce them, including but not limited to raw materials e.g. fabrics
and leather, trimmings, semi-finished and finished goods typically used in the production of apparel, footwear, accessories and jewelry (hereinafter referred to
as "Product/Products").

The chapter ‘RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES FOR PACKAGING’ is valid for Product packaging and other items that are closely connected to the Product,
including clothes hangers, suit bags, sales packaging and / or any other item which is intended to be used for Product protection. The chapters based on the
AFIRM RSL for packaging.

Addressees of the RSL are all vendors that procure, produce or treat Products and either supply their Product directly to HUGO BOSS or forward the Product to
vendors in the next production level where it will be used in a HUGO BOSS Product (hereinafter referred to as "Vendor/Vendors").

The present RSL will become effective from season S20SR on, starting with the development phase. The present RSL will be valid until a new RSL will become
effective.

Definition of Restricted Substances

Restricted Substances are chemicals which have been banned from or limited for the use in the Products. The usage ban and the limits are based on either
statutory law, best practices and/or the AFIRM Group’s RSL which HUGO BOSS as member has adopted.

Generally the RSL differentiates between an overall usage ban for certain chemical substances and specific, defined limitations in concentration for components
based on international, European Union or national legal regulations of other countries. Usage bans or limitations in single components mentioned herein often
go beyond legally defined usage bans or limitations. Usage ban means that the restricted substances must not be used in production processes intentionally.

The RSL implies that all Products have a high probability of having skin contact.
Thus any and all Products have to comply with the provisions of the RSL with respect to bans, limits, detection limits etc. The Vendor must inform HUGO BOSS
without delay about a Product not being compliant with the RSL restrictions. Failure to inform HUGO BOSS will result in legal consequences.

Some substances, even though not listed in the RSL might appear in laboratory test reports due to monitoring purposes. These substances are not yet
restricted by statutory law but are generally suspected to have an environmental impact or an impact on human health. The substances will be tested in our test

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routines. Vendors will be notified of any findings. However, this will not be considered as a violation against the RSL until the monitored substance is included in
the present document.

General RSL Set-Up

 Guarantee Declaration

 Chemical substances in alphabetical order which have to be observed and tested on products if applicable by the Vendor. This chapter is based on the
AFIRM RSL 2019 in terms of Restricted Substances, limits and test methods.

 Chemical substances in alphabetical order which have to be observed and tested on packaging if applicable by the Vendor. This chapter is based on
the AFIRM RSL 2018 in terms of Restricted Substances, limits and test methods.

 Further Product requirements which have to be observed, some of them being closely linked to a chemical condition of a Product, e.g. REACH, or a
physical condition of a Product e.g. color fastness whose fulfillment is required due to international legislation.

Supplier Obligations
Overall compliance with the requirements of the RSL is mandatory for all Vendors. Therefore each Vendor guarantees that any Product, material or any part of
Product or material intended for use in a HUGO BOSS Product, complies with the usage bans, the limits and all further requirements of the RSL described or
referred to herein (see ‘Guarantee Declaration’). Vendors are able to proof the compliance with a third party test report for chemical tests carried out on the
Products by an accredited laboratory.

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GUARANTEE DECLARATION

Guarantee Declaration on Compliance with the HUGO BOSS Restricted Substances List

made in favour of HUGO BOSS AG, Dieselstraße 12, D-72555 Metzingen, Federal Republic of Germany (hereinafter referred to as HUGO BOSS) as well as its
HUGO BOSS affiliates:

1. The Vendor guarantees that all items procured or produced and/or otherwise treated by him are in compliance with the HUGO BOSS Restricted Substances
List (RSL) in its currently applicable version 8.0. The Vendor also guarantees compliance with the RSL regarding its subcontractors and subvendors and to
monitor compliance in an appropriate manner.

a) The Vendor especially guarantees that it will not use such substances that are prohibited according to the RSL.

b) The Vendor guarantees compliance with the prescriptive limits of the RSL for the mentioned substances and other all requirements set forth in the RSL.

c) In order to guarantee compliance with the RSL the Vendor shall test its products or ensure in an equally qualified way that its products comply with the
HUGO BOSS requirements. HUGO BOSS may at any time request presentation of test reports or disclosure of other quality management measures.

2. The Vendor agrees that it will compensate HUGO BOSS AG for any loss or damage arising from its violation of its guarantee obligations in clauses 1 a to c,
irrespective of whether the loss or damage occurred directly to HUGO BOSS AG or to one of the enterprises affiliated with HUGO BOSS AG.

3. The guarantee declaration shall also refer to shipments that are not made directly to HUGO BOSS but to other HUGO BOSS vendors for the purpose of
further handling or production.

4. This guarantee declaration shall be governed exclusively by German law.

5. The courts of Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany shall have jurisdiction for all disputes arising directly or indirectly from this guarantee declaration.
HUGO BOSS shall be entitled to appeal to another competent court.

6. The RSL will be made available to you in English and/or other language versions. However, only the English language version shall be binding for you.
In case of discrepancies between the two versions the English version shall prevail.

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LEGEND / ABBREVIATIONS
The AFIRM Group (Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group) is a voluntary association of brands who have the aim to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the
AFIRM apparel and footwear supply chain. Therefore the group developed a Restricted Substances List and a Toolkit to reach the aim. The HUGO BOSS Restricted Substances List & Product Compliance
is based on the AFIRM RSL.
CADS Cooperation at DSI (Deutsches Schuhinstitut)
CAS Chemical-Abstract-Service; Unique numerical identifiers for chemical elements, compounds, polymers, biological sequences, mixtures and alloys
CEN Comité Européen de Normalisation
Color Index;
C.I.
Compendium of dyes: In the U.K. the color Index was prepared by the Society of Dyers and Colorists, while in USA it is done by American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung
EN European Norm
EPA (US) Environmental Protection Agency
ISO International Society for Standardization
ISO/TS International Society for Standardization/Technical Specification
mg/kg milligram per kilogram
MI Material Information
ppb parts per billion
ppm parts per million
prEN Draft European Norm
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals
Reporting limit Values equal or higher than this limit have to be documented in the test report
RSL Restricted Substances List
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
Usage ban Substance must not be used intentionally in any production of the product
S20SR Season: Summer 2020 Spring Summer
w/o without
2
µg/cm microgram per square centimeter
µg/cm2/week microgram per square centimeter per week

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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES FOR PRODUCTS

Limits
Potential Uses Suitable Test Method
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Reporting Limit
Textile Processing for Apparel & Footwear Sample Preparation & Measurement
Finished Product
ACETOPHENONE AND 2-PHENYL-2-PROPANOL - corresponding to AFIRM

98-86-2 Acetophenone Extraction in acetone or methanol

Potential breakdown products in EVA foam when using
50 ppm each GC/MS, sonication for 30 minutes at 25 ppm each
dicumyl peroxide as a crosslinking agent.
617-94-7 2-Phenyl-2-propanol 60°C

ALKYLPHENOL (AP) AND ALKYLPHENOLETHOXYLATES (APEOs), INCLUDING ALL ISOMERS - corresponding to AFIRM

Textiles:
Extraction: 1 g sample/20 ml THF,
sonication for 60 minutes at 70°C
Various Nonylphenol (NP), mixed isomers Measurement: EN ISO 18857-2:2011
APEOs can be used as or found in detergents, scouring
(with derivatization)
agents, spinning oils, wetting agents, softeners,
emulsifying/dispersing agents for dyes and prints, Leather: EN ISO 18218-2:2015 10 ppm sum of
Total: 100 ppm impregnating agents, de-gumming for silk production, Polymers: 1 g sample/20 ml THF, NP & OP
dyes and pigment preparations, polyester padding and
sonication for 60 minutes at 70°C
down/feather fillings.
analysis with LC/MS or LC/MS/MS
Various Octylphenol (OP), mixed isomers APs are used as intermediaries in the manufacture of All other materials: 1 g sample/20 ml
APEOs and antioxidants used to protect or stabilize THF, sonication for 60 minutes at 70°C
polymers. Biodegradation of APEOs into APs is the main analysis with GC/MS
source of APs in the environment.
APEOs and formulations containing APEOs are
Various Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs) prohibited from use throughout supply chain and All materials except leather:
manufacturing processes. This limit covers EU legislation EN ISO 18254-1:2016, determination of
restricting NPEOs effective 3 February 2021 and provides APEO using LC/MS or LC/MS/MS 20 ppm sum of
Total: 100 ppm advance warning to suppliers. NPEO & OPEO
Various Octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEOs) Leather: EN ISO 18218-1:2015

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Limits Suitable Test Method

Potential Uses
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Sample Preparation & Reporting Limit
Textile Processing for Apparel & Footwear
Finished Product Measurement
AZO-AMINES and Arylamine salts - corresponding to AFIRM
92-67-1 4-Aminobiphenyl
92-87-5 Benzidine
95-69-2 4-Chlor-o-toluidine
91-59-8 2-Naphthylamine
97-56-3 o-Aminoazotoluene
99-55-8 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene
106-47-8 p-Chloraniline
615-05-4 2,4-Diaminoanisole
101-77-9 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane
91-94-1 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine
119-90-4 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine
All materials except leather:
119-93-7 3,3’-Dimethylbenzidine EN ISO 14362-1:2017
Azo dyes and pigments are colorants that incorporate
838-88-0 3,3’-dimethyl-4,4’- Leather:
one or several azo groups (-N=N-) bound with aromatic
Diaminodiphenylmethane EN ISO 17234-1:2015
compounds.
120-71-8 p-Cresidine
20 ppm each Thousands of azo dyes exist, but only those which 5 ppm each
101-14-4 4,4’-Methylen-bis(2-chloraniline) degrade to form the listed cleavable amines are p-Aminoazobenzene:
restricted. Azo dyes that release these amines are
101-80-4 4,4’-Oxydianiline All materials except leather:
regulated and should no longer be used for dyeing of EN ISO 14362-3:2017
139-65-1 4,4’-Thiodianiline textiles.
Leather:
95-53-4 o-Toluidine EN ISO 17234-2:2011
95-80-7 2,4-Toluylendiamine
137-17-7 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline
95-68-1 2,4 Xylidine
87-62-7 2,6 Xylidine
90-04-0 2-Methoxyaniline (= o-Anisidine)
60-09-3 p-Aminoazobenzene
3165-93-3 4-chloro-o-toluidinium chloride
553-00-4 2-Naphthylammoniumacetate
39156-41-7 4-methoxy-m-phenylene diammonium
sulphate
21436-97-5 2,4,5-trimethylaniline hydrochloride

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Limits Suitable Test Method

Potential Uses
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Sample Preparation & Reporting Limit
Textile Processing for Apparel & Footwear
Finished Product Measurement
BISPHENOLS - corresponding to AFIRM
Used in the production of epoxy resins, polycarbonate
plastics, flame retardants and PVC.
80-05-7 Bisphenol-A (BPA) Total: 1 ppm
Prohibited from use in food and drink containers, and
items intended to come into contact with oral cavity.
All materials:
80-09-1 Bisphenol S (BPS) Extraction: 1 g sample/20 ml THF,
For informational purposes 1 ppm each
sonication for 60 minutes at 60°C,
only – testing of BPA Alternatives with similar hazards used in the analysis with LC/MS
620-92-8 Bisphenol F (BPF) polycarbonate materials production of epoxy resins, polycarbonate plastics, flame
recommended to assess retardants and PVC.
1478-61-1 Bisphenol AF (BPAF) content levels

CHLORINATED PARAFFINS - corresponding to AFIRM

85535-84-8 Short-chain chlorinated Paraffins All materials:
(SCCP) (C10-C13) 1000 ppm May be used as softeners, flame retardants or as fat Combined CADS1/ ISO 18219:2015 100 ppm
liquoring agents in leather production. Also used as method V1:06/17 (extraction by ISO
Medium-chain chlorinated Paraffins plasticizer in polymer production. 18219:2015 and analysis by GC-NCI-
85535-85-9 1000 ppm 100 ppm
(MCCP) (C14-C17) MS)
CHLOROPHENOLS - corresponding to AFIRM
15950-66-0 2,3,4-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)
933-78-8 2,3,5-Trichlorophenol (TriCP)
933-75-5 2,3,6-Trichlorophenol (TriCP) Chlorophenols are polychlorinated compounds used as
preservatives or pesticides. Pentachlorophenol (PCP),
95-95-4 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (TriCP) tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), and trichlorophenols (TriCP) All materials:
88-06-2 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (TriCP) are sometimes used to prevent mold and kill insects 1 M KOH extraction, 16 hours at 90°C,
0,5 ppm each when growing cotton and when storing/transporting derivatization and analysis §64 LFGB 0,5 ppm each
609-19-8 3,4,5-Trichlorophenol (TriCP) fabrics. B 82.02-08 or DIN EN ISO
4901-51-3 2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) PCP, TeCP and TriCP can also be used as in-can 17070:2015
preservatives in print pastes and other chemical
58-90-2 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) mixtures.
935-95-5 2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP)
87-86-5 Pentachlorophenol (PCP)

1 CADS test method: Determination of SCCP and MCCP in different matrices by use of GC-ECNI-MS V8_final_20171117 published on the AFIRM website

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Potential Uses
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Sample Preparation & Reporting Limit
Textile Processing for Apparel & Footwear
Finished Product Measurement
CHLORORGANIC CARRIERS - corresponding to AFIRM
95-49-8 2-Chlorotoluene
108-41-8 3-Chlorotoluene
106-43-4 4-Chlorotoluene
32768-54-0 2,3-Dichlorotoluene
95-73-8 2,4-Dichlorotoluene
19398-61-9 2,5-Dichlorotoluene
118-69-4 2,6-Dichlorotoluene
95-75-0 3,4-Dichlorotoluene
2077-46-5 2,3,6-Trichlorotoluene
6639-30-1 2,4,5-Trichlorotoluene
76057-12-0 2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorotoluene
875-40-1 2,3,4,6-Tetraclorotoluene
1006-31-1 2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorotoluene
Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes (chlorinated
877-11-2 Pentachlorotoluene Total: 1 ppm aromatic hydrocarbons) can be used as carriers in the All materials: DIN 54232:2010 0,2 ppm each
541-73-1 1,3-Dichlorobenzene dyeing process of polyester or wool/polyester fibers.
They can also be used as solvents.
106-46-7 1,4-Dichlorobenzene
87-61-6 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
120-82-1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
108-70-3 1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
634-66-2 1,2,3,4-Tetrachlorobenzene
634-90-2 1,2,3,5-Tetrachlorobenzene
95-94-3 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene
608-93-5 Pentachlorobenzene
118-74-1 Hexachlorobenzene
5216-25-1 P-Chlorobenzotrichloride
98-07-7 Benzotrichloride
100-44-7 Benzyl Chloride
95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 10 ppm 1 ppm

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Limits Suitable Test Method

Potential Uses
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Sample Preparation & Reporting Limit
Textile Processing for Apparel & Footwear
Finished Product Measurement
DIMETHYLFUMARATE - corresponding to AFIRM

DMFu is an anti-mold agent used in sachets in packaging All materials:

624-49-7 Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) 0,1 ppm 0,05 ppm
to prevent the buildup of mold, especially during shipping. CEN ISO/TS 16186:2012

DYES, FORBIDDEN AND DISPERSE - corresponding to AFIRM

2475-45-8 C.I. Disperse Blue 1
2475-46-9 C.I. Disperse Blue 3
3179-90-6 C.I. Disperse Blue 7
3860-63-7 C.I. Disperse Blue 26
56524-77-7 C.I. Disperse Blue 35A
56524-76-6 C.I. Disperse Blue 35B
12222-97-8 C.I. Disperse Blue 102
12223-01-7 C.I. Disperse Blue 106
61951-51-7 C.I. Disperse Blue 124
23355-64-8 C.I. Disperse Brown 1
2581-69-3 C.I. Disperse Orange 1
Disperse dyes are a class of water-insoluble dyes that
730-40-5 C.I. Disperse Orange 3
penetrate the fiber system of synthetic or manufactured
82-28-0 C.I. Disperse Orange 11 fibers and are held in place by physical forces without
forming chemical bonds. Disperse dyes are used in
12223-33-5 / 50 ppm each All materials: DIN 54231:2005 15 ppm each
synthetic fiber (e.g. polyester, acetate, polyamide).
13301-61-6 / C.I. Disperse Orange 37/76/59
51811-42-8 Restricted disperse dyes are suspected of causing
allergic reactions or of being carcinogenic and are
85136-74-9 C.I. Disperse Orange 149
prohibited from use for dyeing of textiles.
2872-52-8 C.I. Disperse Red 1
2872-48-2 C.I. Disperse Red 11
3179-89-3 C.I. Disperse Red 17
61968-47-6 C.I. Disperse Red 151
119-15-3 C.I. Disperse Yellow 1
2832-40-8 C.I. Disperse Yellow 3
6300-37-4 C.I. Disperse Yellow 7
6373-73-5 C.I. Disperse Yellow 9
6250-23-3 C.I. Disperse Yellow 23
12236-29-2 C.I. Disperse Yellow 39
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54077-16-6 C.I. Disperse Yellow 56
3761-53-3 C.I. Acid Red 26
569-61-9 C.I. Basic Red 9
569-64-2 /
2437-29-8 / C.I. Basic Green 4
10309-95-2
548-62-9 C.I. Basic Violet 3 Disperse dyes are a class of water-insoluble dyes that
penetrate the fiber system of synthetic or manufactured
632-99-5 C.I. Basic Violet 14
fibers and are held in place by physical forces without
2580-56-5 C.I. Basic Blue 26 forming chemical bonds. Disperse dyes are used in
50 ppm each synthetic fiber (e.g. polyester, acetate, polyamide). All materials: DIN 54231:2005 15 ppm each
1937-37-7 C.I. Direct Black 38
Restricted disperse dyes are suspected of causing
2602-46-2 C.I. Direct Blue 6
allergic reactions or of being carcinogenic and are
573-58-0 C.I. Direct Red 28 prohibited from use for dyeing of textiles.
16071-86-6 C.I. Direct Brown 95
4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
60-11-7
(Solvent Yellow 2)
6786-83-0 C.I. Solvent Blue 4
4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)-4''-
561-41-1
(methylamino)trityl alcohol
DYES, NAVY BLUE - corresponding to AFIRM
118685-33-9 Component 1: C39H23ClCrN7O12S.2Na Navy blue colorants are regulated and are prohibited
50 ppm each All materials: DIN 54231:2005 15 ppm each
Not allocated Component 2: C46H30CrN10O20S2.3Na from use for dyeing of textiles. (Index 611-070-00-2)

FLAME-RETARDANTS - corresponding to AFIRM

32534-81-9 Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PentaBDE)
32536-52-0 Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE)
1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE)
various All other Polybrominated diphenyl ether
(PBDE) Flame-retardant chemicals, including the entire class of
10 ppm each organohalogen flame retardants, should no longer be All materials:EN ISO 17881-1:2016 5 ppm each
79-94-7 Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP A) used.
59536-65-1 Polybromobiphenyls (PBB)
3194-55-6 Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)
3296-90-0 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol
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FLAME-RETARDANTS; continued - corresponding to AFIRM
13674-87-8 Tris(1,3-dichloro-isopropyl) phosphate
(TDCPP)
25155-23-1 Trixylyl phosphate (TXP)
126-72-7 Tris(2,3,-dibromopropyl) phosphate Flame-retardant chemicals, including the entire class of
(TRIS) 10 ppm each organohalogen flame retardants, should no longer be All materials: EN ISO 17881-2:2016 5 ppm each
545-55-1 Tris(1-aziridinyl)phosphine oxide) (TEPA) used.

115-96-8 Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP)

5412-25-9 Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
(BDBPP)
FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES - corresponding to AFIRM
See Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 for a
complete list: Sample preparation:
May be used as foam blowing agents, solvents, fire
Purge and trap — thermal desorption
Various http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- 0,1 ppm each retardants, and aerosol propellants and are prohibited 0,1 ppm each
or SPME
content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32006R084 from use.
Measurement: GC/MS
2
FORMALDEHYDE - corresponding to AFIRM
All materials except leather:
Used in textiles as an anti-creasing and anti-shrinking
JIS L 1041-1983 A (Japan Law 112) or
agent, often also in polymeric resins.
EN ISO 14184-1:2011
Adults and children:
50-00-0 Formaldehyde 75 ppm Leather: prEN ISO 17226-2:2017 with 16 ppm
Although very rare in apparel & footwear, composite
prEN ISO 17226-1:2017 confirmation
Babies: 16 ppm wood materials, e.g. particle board and plywood, must
method in case of interferences.
comply with existing California forthcoming US
Alternatively, prEN ISO 17226-1:2017
formaldehyde emission requirements (40 CFR 770).
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HEAVY METALS - corresponding to AFIRM
Found in or used as a catalyst in polymerization of All materials except leather:
7440-36-0 Antimony (Sb) Extractable: 30 ppm polyester, flame retardants, fixing agents, pigments and DIN EN 16711-2:2016 Extractable: 3 ppm
alloys. Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017
Extractable:
All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-2:2016
Extractable: 0,2 ppm Arsenic and its compounds can be used in preservatives, Extractable: 0.1 ppm
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017
7440-38-2 Arsenic (As) pesticides and defoliants for cotton, synthetic fibers,
Total: 100 ppm paints, inks, trims and plastics. Total: 10 ppm
Total: All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-1:2016
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2017
Barium and its compounds can be used in pigments for All materials except leather:
inks, plastics, surface coatings, as well as in dyeing, DIN EN 16711-2:2016
7440-39-3 Barium (Ba) Extractable: 1000 ppm 100 ppm
mordant, filler in plastics, textile finish and leather Leather:
tanning. DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017
Extractable:
All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-2:2016
Leather:
Extractable: 0,1 ppm Cadmium compounds are used as pigments (especially DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017 Extractable: 0,05 ppm
7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd) in red, orange, yellow and green); as a stabilizer for PVC;
Total: 40 ppm and in fertilizers, biocides and paints. Total: 5 ppm
Total:
All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-1:2016
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2017
Extractable: All materials except leather:
Chromium compounds can be used as dyeing additives,
Textiles: 2 ppm DIN EN 16711-2:2016
dye-fixing agents, colorfastness after-treatments, dyes for
7440-47-3 Chromium (Cr) Extractable: 0,5 ppm
wool, silk and polyamide (especially dark shades) and
Leather footwear for Leather:
leather tanning.
babies: 60 ppm EN ISO 17072-1:2017
All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-2:2016 with
EN ISO 17075-1:2017 if Cr is detected
Extractable: Though typically associated with leather tanning, Leather: EN ISO 17075-1:2017 and Extractable:
18540-29-9 Chromium VI Leather: 3 ppm Chromium VI also may occur in the dyeing of wool EN ISO 17075-2:2017 for confirmation Leather: 2 ppm
(after the chroming process). in case the extract causes Textile 0,5 ppm
Textiles: 1 ppm
interference.
Ageing test: ISO 10195:2018
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HEAVY METALS, continued
All materials except leather:
Extractable:
Cobalt and its compounds can be used in alloys, DIN EN 16711-2:2016
7440-48-4 Cobalt (Co) Adults: 4 ppm 0,5 ppm
pigments, dyestuff and the production of plastic buttons. Leather:
Children/babies: 1 ppm
DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017
Extractable: All materials except leather:
Copper and its compounds can be found in alloys and
7440-50-8 Copper (Cu) Adults: 50 ppm DIN EN 16711-2:2016 5 ppm
pigments and in textiles as an antimicrobial agent.
Children/babies: 25 ppm Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017
Extractable:
All materials except leather:
Extractable: DIN EN 16711-2:2016
Adults and children: Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017 Extractable: 0,1 ppm
1 ppm May be associated with plastics, paints, inks, pigments,
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) Total:
Babies: 0,2 ppm surface coatings and metal components.
Non-metal: CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3 Total: 10 ppm
Total: 90 ppm Metal: CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3
Lead in paint and surface coating:
CPSIA Section 101 16 CFR 1303
Extractable:
All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-2:2016
Extractable: 0,02 ppm Mercury compounds can be present in pesticides and as Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017 Extractable: 0,02 ppm
7439-97-6 Mercury (Hg) contaminants in caustic soda (NaOH). They could also
Total: 0,5 ppm occur in paints. Total: Total: 0,1 ppm
All materials except leather:
DIN EN 16711-1:2016
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2017
Extractable: 1 ppm Extractable:
All materials except leather: DIN EN
Release (metal parts): 16711-2:2016
Prolonged skin contact: Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017
Nickel and its compounds can be used for plating
0,5 µg/cm²/week
alloys and improving corrosion-resistance and Extractable &
7440-02-0 Nickel (Ni)
hardness of alloys. They can also occur as impurities in Release: Release: 0,1 ppm
Pierced part:
pigments and alloys. EN 12472:2005+A1:2009 and
0,2 µg/cm²/week
EN 1811:2011+A1:2015
Eyewear frames: Release (Eyewear Frames):
0.5 µg/cm²/week EN16128:2015

All materials except leather:

May be found in synthetic fibers, paints, inks, plastics and
7782-49-2 Selenium (Se) Extractable: 500 ppm DIN EN 16711-2:2016 Extractable: 50 ppm
metal trims.
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-1:2017

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MONOMERS - corresponding to AFIRM
GC/MS 120°C for 45 minutes;
Styrene is a precursor for polymerization and may be -or-
100-42-5 Styrene 500 ppm present in various styrene-copolymers like plastic Extraction in Methanol 50 ppm
buttons. GC/MS, sonication for 60 minutes at
60°C
Vinyl Chloride is a precursor for polymerization and may
75-01-4 Vinyl Chloride 1 ppm be present in various PVC material like prints, coatings, EN ISO 6401:2008 1 ppm
flip flops and synthetic leather.
N-NITROSAMINE - corresponding to AFIRM
62-75-9 N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
55-18-5 N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA)
621-64-7 N-nitrosodipropylamine (NDPA)
924-16-3 N-nitrosodibutylamine (NDBA)
GB/T 24153-2009: determination using
100-75-4 N-nitrosopiperidine (NPIP) GC/MC with LC/MS/MS verification if
0,5 ppm each Can be formed as by-product in the production of rubber. positive. Alternatively, LC/MS/MS may 0,5 ppm each
930-55-2 N-nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR)
be performed on its own.
59-89-2 N-nitrosomorpholine (NMOR) prEN 19577:2017
614-00-6 N-nitroso N-methyl N-phenylamine
(NMPhA)
612-64-6 N-nitroso N-ethyl N-phenylamine
(NEPhA)
ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS - corresponding to AFIRM
Various Dibutyltin (DBT)
Various Dioctyltin (DOT)
Class of chemicals combining tin and organics such as
Various Monobutyltin (MBT) butyl and phenyl groups. Organotins are predominantly
Various Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 1 ppm each found in the environment as antifoulants in marine paints,
but they can also be used as biocides (e.g.
Various Trimethyltin (TMT) All materials:
antibacterials), catalysts in plastic and glue production 0,1 ppm each
CEN ISO/TS 16179:2012
and heat stabilizers in plastics/rubber. In textiles and
Various Trioctyltin (TOT)
apparel, organotins are associated with plastics/rubber,
Various Tripropyltin (TPT) inks, paints, metallic glitter, polyurethane products and
heat transfer material.
Various Tributyltin (TBT)
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Various Triphenyltin (TPhT)

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ORTHO-PHENYLPHENOL - corresponding to AFIRM
All materials:
OPP can be used for its preservative properties in leather 1 M KOH extraction, 16 hours at 90°C,
90-43-7 Ortho-phenylphenol (OPP) 1000 ppm 100 ppm
or as a carrier in dyeing processes. derivatization and analysis §64 LFGB
B 82.02-08 or DIN EN ISO 17070:2015
OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES - corresponding to AFIRM
See Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for a
complete list: Ozone-depleting substances have been used as a All materials:
Various http://eur- 5 ppm foaming agent in PU foams as well as a dry-cleaning GC/MS headspace 120°C for 45 5 ppm
lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do? agent and are prohibited from use. minutes
uri=OJ:L:2009:286:0001:0030:EN:PDF
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS (PFCs) - limits corresponding to AFIRM
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOA and PFOS may be present as unintended
Various 1 µg/m2
related substances byproducts in long-chain and short-chain commercial
water, oil and stain repellent agents. PFOA may also be 1 µg/m2 each
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and its 1 µg/m2 All materials:
Various used in polymers like polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
salts 25 ppb total prISO FDIS 23702-1: 2018
The area-based limit for PFOA will be superseded by
Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1000 and removed in
Various PFOA-related substances 1000 ppb total 1000 ppb total
2023.
PESTICIDES, AGRICULTURAL - corresponding to AFIRM
2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid,
93-72-1
its salts and compounds; 2,4,5-TP
2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its salts
93-76-5
and compounds; 2,4,5-T
2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid, its salts
94-75-7
and compounds; 2,4-D
309-00-2 Aldrine
All materials:
86-50-0 Azinophosmethyl ISO 15913 / DIN 38407 F2 or
0,5 ppm each May be found in natural fibers (primarily cotton). 0,5 ppm each
2642-71-9 Azinophosethyl EPA 8081 / EPA 8151A or
BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09
4824-78-6 Bromophos-ethyl
2425-06-1 Captafol
63-25-2 Carbaryl
510-15-6 Chlorbenzilat
57-74-9 Chlordane
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PESTICIDES; AGRICULTURAL; continued
470-90-6 Chlorfenvinphos
1897-45-6 Chlorthalonil
56-72-4 Coumaphos
68359-37-5 Cyfluthrin
91465-08-6 Cyhalothrin
52315-07-8 Cypermethrin
S,S,S-Tributyl phosphorotrithioate
78-48-8
(Tribufos)
52918-63-5 Deltamethrin
o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethane
53-19-0
(o,p-DDD)
p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethane
72-54-8
(p,p-DDD)
o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethylene
3424-82-6
(o,p-DDE)
p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-dichloroethylene All materials:
72-55-9 ISO 15913 / DIN 38407 F2 or
(p,p-DDE) 0,5 ppm each May be found in natural fibers (primarily cotton). 0,5 ppm each
EPA 8081 / EPA 8151A or
o,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09
789-02-6
(o,p-DDT)
p,p-Dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane
50-29-3
(p,p-DDT)
333-41-5 Diazinone
1085-98-9 Dichlofluanide
120-36-5 Dichloroprop
115-32-2 Dicofol
141-66-2 Dicrotophos
60-57-1 Dieldrine
60-51-5 Dimethoate
88-85-7 Dinoseb, its salts and acetate
DTTB (4,6-Dichloro-7 (2,4,5-trichloro-
63405-99-2 phenoxy) -2- Trifluoro methyl benz
imidazole)
115-29-7 Endosulfan

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PESTICIDES; AGRICULTURAL; continued
959-98-8 Endosulfan I (alpha)
33213-65-9 Endosulfan II (beta)
72-20-8 Endrine
66230-04-4 Esfenvalerate
106-93-4 Ethylenedibromid
56-38-2 Ethylparathione; Parathion
51630-58-1 Fenvalerate
1336-36-3 Halogenated biphenyls, including
Polychlorinatedbiphenyl (PCB)
Halogenated naphthalenes, including
Various
polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)
76-44-8 Heptachlor
1024-57-3 Heptachloroepoxide
a-Hexachlorocyclohexane with and
319-84-6
without Lindane All materials:
b-Hexachlorocyclohexane with and ISO 15913 / DIN 38407 F2 or
319-85-7 0,5 ppm each May be found in natural fibers (primarily cotton) 0,5 ppm each
without Lindane EPA 8081 / EPA 8151A or
BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09
g-Hexachlorocyclohexane with and
319-86-8
without Lindane
118-74-1 Hexachlorobenzene
465-73-6 Isodrine
4234-79-1 Kelevane
143-50-0 Kepone
58-89-9 Lindane
121-75-5 Malathione
94-74-6 MCPA
94-81-5 MCPB
93-65-2 Mecoprop
10265-92-6 Metamidophos
72-43-5 Methoxychlor
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PESTICIDES; AGRICULTURAL; continued
6923-22-4 Monocrotophos
298-00-0 Parathion-methyl
1825-21-4 Pentachloroanisole
7786-34-7 Phosdrin/Mevinphos
72-56-0 Perthane
31218-83-4 Propethamphos
All materials:
41198-08-7 Profenophos ISO 15913 / DIN 38407 F2 or
0,5 ppm each May be found in natural fibers (primarily cotton) 0,5 ppm each
13593-03-8 Quinalphos EPA 8081 / EPA 8151A or
BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09
82-68-8 Quintozene
8001-50-1 Strobane
297-78-9 Telodrine
8001-35-2 Toxaphene
731-27-1 Tolylfluanide
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PHTHALATES - corresponding to AFIRM
28553-12-0 Di-Iso-nonylphthalate (DINP)
117-84-0 Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP)
117-81-7 Di(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP)
26761-40-0 Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP)
85-68-7 Butylbenzylphthalate (BBP)
84-74-2 Dibutylphthalate (DBP) Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (phthalates) are a class of
organic compound commonly added to plastics to
84-69-5 Diisobutylphthalate (DIBP)
increase flexibility. They are sometimes used to facilitate
84-75-3 Di-n-hexylphthalate (DnHP) the molding of plastic by decreasing its melting Sample preparation for all materials:
temperature. CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4
84-66-2 Diethylphthalate (DEP)
Phthalates can be found in: Measurement:
131-11-3 Dimethylphthalate (DMP) Textile:
Flexible plastic components (e.g., PVC) GC-MS, EN ISO 14389:2014
131-18-0 di-n-pentyl phthalate (DPENP)
500 ppm each Print pastes (7.1 Calculation based on weight of
84-61-7 dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) Adhesives 50 ppm each
Total: 1000 ppm print only; 7.2 Calculation based on
Plastic buttons weight of print and textile if print
71888-89-6 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-
Plastic sleevings cannot be removed).
branched alkyl esters, C7-rich
Polymeric coatings
117-82-8 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate
The listed phthalates are those most commonly used and All materials except textiles:
605-50-5 Diisopentyl phthalate (DIPP) regulated across industry sectors. Find more information GC-MS
about additional phthalates on the REACH substances of
131-16-8 Dipropyl phthalate (DPRP)
very high concern (SVHC) candidate list, which is
27554-26-3 Diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP) updated frequently.
68515-50-4 Diisohexyl phthalate (DIHP)
68515-42-4 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-
branched and linear alkyl esters
(DHNUP)
84777-06-0 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid Dipentyl
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POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAHs) - corresponding to AFIRM
83-32-9 Acenaphthene
208-96-8 Acenaphthylene
120-12-7 Anthracene
191-24-2 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene PAHs are natural components of crude oil and are
86-73-7 Fluorene common residues from oil refining. PAHs have a
No individual
characteristic smell similar to that of car tires or asphalt.
206-44-0 Fluoranthene restriction
Oil residues containing PAHs are added to rubber and
193-39-5 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene plastics as a softener or extender and may be found in
rubber, plastics, lacquers and coatings. PAHs are often
91-20-3 Naphthalene** found in the outsoles of footwear and in printing pastes
85-01-8 Phenanthrene Total: for screen prints. PAHs can be present as impurities in All materials:
10 ppm Carbon Black. They also may be formed from thermal 0,2 ppm each
129-00-0 Pyrene AFPS GS 2014
decomposition of recycled materials during reprocessing
56-55-3 Benzo(a)anthracene
50-32-8 Benzo(a)pyrene **Naphthalene: Dispersing agents for textile dyes may
205-99-2 Benzo(b)fluoranthene contain high residual naphthalene concentrations due to
1 ppm each the use of low-quality naphthalene derivatives (e.g. poor-
192-97-2 Benzo(e)pyrene Child care quality naphthalene sulphonate formaldehyde
205-82-3 Benzo(j)fluoranthene articles: condensation products).
0,5 ppm each
207-08-9 Benzo(k)fluoranthene
218-01-9 Chrysene
53-70-3 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
QUINOLINE
91-22-5 Quinoline 50 ppm Found as an impurity in polyester and some dyestuffs. All materials: AFPS GS 2014 10 ppm
SOLVENTS (RESIDUAL)
DMFa is a solvent used in plastics, rubber, and
68-12-2 Dimethylformamide (DMFa) 500 ppm polyurethane (PU) coating. Water-based PU does not
contain DMFa and is therefore preferable.
Byproduct in the production of EVA foams used in
75-12-7 Formamide
products such as baby mats.
All materials:
DMAC is a solvent used in the production of elastane 50 ppm each
127-19-5 Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) DIN CEN ISO/TS 16189:2013
fibers and sometimes as substitute for DMFa.
1000 ppm each
Industrial solvent utilized in production of water-based
polyurethanes and other polymeric materials. May also
872-50-4 N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
be used for surface treatment of textiles, resins, and
metal coated plastics or as a paint stripper.

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Potential Uses
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Sample Preparation & Reporting Limit
Textile Processing for Apparel & Footwear
Finished Product Measurement
UV ABSORBERS / STABILIZERS - corresponding to AFIRM
3846-71-7 UV 320
3864-99-1 UV 327 PU foam materials such as open cell foams for padding.
DIN EN 62321-6:2016-05
1000 ppm each Used as UV-absorbers for plastics (PVC, PET, PC, PA, 500 ppm each
25973-55-1 UV 328 (ultrasonication with THF)
ABS, and other polymers), rubber, polyurethane.
36437-37-3 UV 350
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs) - corresponding to AFIRM
71-43-2 Benzene 5 ppm 5 ppm
75-15-0 Carbon Disulfide
56-23-5 Carbon tetrachloride
67-66-3 Chloroform
108-94-1 Cyclohexanone
71-55-6 1,1,1- Trichloroethane
107-06-2 1,2-Dichloroethane
75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethylene
100-41-4 Ethylbenzene These VOCs should not be used in textile auxiliary
chemical preparations. They are also associated with
76-01-7 Pentachloroethane For general VOC screening:
solvent-based processes such as solvent-based
GC/MS headspace 45 minutes at
630-20-6 1,1,1,2- Tetrachloroethane Total: 1000 ppm polyurethane coatings and glues/adhesives. They should 20 ppm each
120 degrees C.
not be used for any kind of facility cleaning or spot
79-34-5 1,1,2,2- Tetrachloroethane cleaning.
127-18-4 Tetrachloroethylene (PER)
108-88-3 Toluene
79-00-5 1,1,2- Trichloroethane
79-01-6 Trichloroethylene
1330-20-7
108-38-3
Xylenes (meta-, ortho-, para-)
95-47-6
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Limits
Potential Uses Suitable Test Method
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Reporting Limit
Processing for Packaging Material Sample preparation & Measurement
Finished Product
ALKYLPHENOLS (APS) ALKYLPHENOL ETHOXYLATES (APEOS) INCLUDING ALL ISOMERS - not corresponding to AFIRM
Textiles:
Extraction: 1 g sample/20 mL THF,
Various Nonylphenol (NP), mixed isomers APEOS are used as surfactants in the production of sonication for 60 minutes at 70°C
plastics, elastomers, paper, and textiles. These chemicals
Measurement: EN ISO 18857-2:2011
can be found in many processes involving foaming,
(with derivatization)
emulsification, solubilzation, or dispersion. APEOs can be
used in paper pulping, lubrication oils, and plastic polymer Leather: EN ISO 18218-2:2015 10 ppm sum of
Total: 100 ppm
stabilization. NP & OP
Polymers: 1 g sample/20 mL THF,
APs are used as intermediaries in the manufacture of sonication for 60 minutes at 70°C
Various Octylphenol (OP), mixed isomers
APEOs and antioxidants used to protect or stabilize analysis with LC/MS or LC/MS/MS
polymers. Biodegradation of APEOs into APs is the main All other materials: 1 g sample/20 mL
source of APs in the environment. THF, sonication for 60 minutes at 70°C
APEOs and formulations containing APEOs are analysis with GC/MS
prohibited from use throughout supply chain and
manufacturing processes. We acknowledge that residual
Various Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs) or trace concentrations of APEOs may still be found at
levels exceeding 100 ppm and that more time is Textiles: EN ISO 18254-1:2016 with
necessary for the supply chain to phase them out determination of AP using LC/MS or 20 ppm sum of
Total: 100 ppm completely. This limit aligns with forthcoming EU GC/MS NPEO & OPEO:
legislation applicable to textiles and was set to provide Leather: EN ISO 18218-1:2015
Various Octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEOs) suppliers direction for continuous improvement.

BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (BHT) - corresponding to AFIRM

Used as an additive in plastics as an antioxidant to
128-37-0 Dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT) 25 ppm ASTM D4275 5 ppm
prevent aging. Can cause phenolic yellowing of textiles.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) - corresponding to AFIRM
Sample preparation: Extraction: 1 g
Used in the production of epoxy resins, polycarbonate sample/20 ml methanol, sonication for
80-05-7 Bisphenol-A (BPA) 1 ppm plastics, flame retardants, and PVC. It is often used as a 60 minutes at 70°C 1 ppm
coating in thermal receipt paper as a developer. Measurement:
DIN EN ISO 18857-2:2011 (mod)
DIMETHYLFUMARATE - corresponding to AFIRM
624-49-7 Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) 0.1 ppm DMFu is an anti-mold agent used in sachets in packaging CEN ISO/TS 16186:2012 0.05 ppm
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Potential Uses Suitable Test Method
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Reporting Limit
Processing for Packaging Material Sample preparation & Measurement
Finished Product
FORMALDEHYDE - corresponding to AFIRM
Formaldehyde can be found in polymeric resins, binders,
and fixing agents for dyes and pigments, including those
with fluorescent effects. It is also used as a catalyst in
All materials except leather:
certain printing, adhesives, and heat transfers.
JIS L 1041-1983 A (Japan Law 112) or
Formaldehyde can be used in antimicrobial applications
EN ISO 14184-1:2011
for odor control.
Formaldehyde found in packaging can off-gas directly Plastics: EN ISO 1484-2
50-00-0 Formaldehyde 150 ppm 16 ppm
onto product. Leather:
Composite wood materials (e.g., particle board and
ISO 17226-2:2008 with
plywood) must comply with existing California and ISO 17226-1:2008 confirmation
forthcoming U.S. formaldehyde emission requirements method in case of interferences
(40 CFR 770). Though formaldehyde legislation does not
specifically apply to packaging, suppliers are advised to
refer to brand-specific requirements for these materials.
HEAVY METALS - not corresponding to AFIRM
Cadmium compounds are used as pigments (especially Total: Textiles, plastics, and metal:
7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd) in red, orange, yellow and green) and in paints. It can DIN EN 16711-1:2016
also be used as a stabilizer for PVC. Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2017
Textiles:
DIN EN 16711-2:2016
with EN ISO 17075-1:2017 if Cr is
detected
Leather: EN ISO 17075-1:2017
and EN ISO 17075-2:2017 for
Though typically associated with leather tanning,
confirmation in case the extract
18540-29-9 Chromium VI Chromium VI also may be used in pigments, chrome
causes interference
plating of metals, and wood preservatives.
Conditions for leather ageing:
100 ppm (Sum) 24 hours, 50 ppm (Sum)
80°C, maximum 5% relative
humidity, no ventilation
Ageing test: ISO 10195:2018 Method
A2 is used at brand discretion.
Total:
May be associated with plastics, paints, inks, pigments, DIN EN 16711-1:2016
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb)
and surface coatings. Lead in paint and surface coating:
CPSIA Section 101 16 CFR 1303
Total: Textiles, plastics, metal:
Mercury compounds can be present in pesticides and as DIN EN 16711-1:2016
7439-97-6 Mercury (Hg) contaminants in caustic soda (NaOH). They may also be
Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2017
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Potential Uses Suitable Test Method
CAS No. Substance Raw Material & Reporting Limit
Processing for Packaging Material Sample preparation & Measurement
Finished Product
ORGANOTIN COMPOUNDS - corresponding to AFIRM
Various Dibutyltin (DBT)
Class of chemicals combining tin and organics such as
Various Dioctyltin (DOT)
butyl and phenyl groups.
Various Monobutyltin (MBT)
Organotins are predominantly found in the environment
Various Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 1 ppm each as antifoulants in marine paints, but they can also be
used as biocides (e.g., antibacterials), catalysts in plastic
Various Trimethyltin (TMT) CEN ISO/TS 16179:2012 0.1 ppm each
and glue production, and heat stabilizers in
Various Trioctyltin (TOT) plastics/rubber.
Various Tripropyltin (TPT) In textiles and apparel packaging, organotins are
associated with plastics/ rubber, inks, paints, metallic
Various Tributyltin (TBT)
0.5 ppm each glitter, polyurethane products and heat transfer material.
Various Triphenyltin (TPhT)
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICIALS (PFCs) - not corresponding to AFIRM
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and 2 PFOA and PFOS may be present as unintended
Various 1 µg/m
related substances byproducts in long-chain and short-chain commercial
water, oil and stain repellent agents. PFOA may also be 1 µg/m2 each
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and its 1 µg/m2 All materials:
Various used in polymers like polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
salts 25 ppb total prISO FDIS 23702-1: 2018
The area-based limit for PFOA will be superseded by
Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1000 and removed in
Various PFOA-related substances 1000 ppb total 1000 ppb total
2023.
PHTHALATES - not corresponding to AFIRM
28553-12-0 Di-Iso-nonylphthalate (DINP)
Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (Phthalates) are a class of
117-84-0 Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP) organic compound commonly added to plastics to
increase flexibility. They are sometimes used to facilitate
117-81-7 Di(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) the moulding of plastic by decreasing its melting
temperature. Sample preparation:
26761-40-0 Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) Phthalates can be found in: CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4
Flexible plastic components (e.g., PVC) Measurement:
85-68-7 Butylbenzylphthalate (BBP)
Print pastes
500 ppm each Textile:
84-74-2 Dibutylphthalate (DBP) Adhesives 50 ppm each
Total: 1000 ppm Plastic buttons GC-MS, EN ISO 14389:2014
84-69-5 Diisobutylphthalate (DIBP) Plastic sleeves Leather:
Polymeric coatings GC-MS
84-75-3 Di-n-hexylphthalate (DnHP) The listed Phthalates are those most commonly used Plastics: EN 14372
and regulated across industry sectors.
84-66-2 Diethylphthalate (DEP)
Find more information about additional Phthalates on the
131-11-3 Dimethylphthalate (DMP) REACH substances of very high concern (SVHC)
candidate list, which is updated frequently.
84-61-7 Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)

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Suitable Test Method
Parameter Limits Comment
Sample Preparation & Measurement
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR GB 18401:2010 CLASS B – pH VALUE FOR TEXTILES
Skin contact: In case the requirements to pH-Value in our Material Information (MI) are stricter the vendor has to
pH Value GB/T 7573
4,0 – 8,5 follow the MI requirements!
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR GB 18401:2010 CLASS B – COLOR FASTNESS FOR TEXTILES
Color fastness to Perspiration minimum Grade 3 GB/T 3922
In case the requirements to colorfastness in our Material Information (MI) are stricter the vendor has to
Color fastness to Dry rubbing minimum Grade 3 GB/T 3920
follow the MI requirements!
Color fastness to Water minimum Grade 3 GB/T 5713
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR GB 18401:2010 CLASS B – ODOR FOR TEXTILES
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Parameter Limits Comment
Sample Preparation & Measurement
REGULATION FOR MOLD
AATCC Test Method 30-2013 Antifungal
Raw materials, semi-finished or finished goods must not have traces of mold or mildew in order to
Avoidance of mold Activity
Mold avoid fungi growth. Warm and humid climate conditions may foster the growth especially during
or mildew ASTM G21
storage and transportation. It is recommended to perform tests at inbound and/or outbound.
ISO 16187:2013
REGULATON FLAMMABILITY FOR TEXTILES
To be tested:
- All fabrics with a weight under 90 g/m2 have to be tested, if they are NOT made of the
exception fibers (see below)
- All fabrics with raised fibers or hairy surfaces have to be tested independent from weight, if
they are NOT made of the exception fibers (see below)
Not to be tested:
- All fabrics with a weight over 90 g/m2 are not required to be tested in detail as they are
assumingly classified 1
Exceptional fibers:
Fabrics made entirely of the following fibers or entirely from a combination of the fibers:
2 - Acrylic
Flammability Class 1 16 C.F.R. 1610
- Modacrylic
- Nylon (Polyamid)
- Olefin
- Polyester
- Wool
do not have to be tested independent from weight or fabric surface

Exceptional products:
hats, gloves, footwear, real fur, interlining and padding

These exceptions do not need a Certification of Compliance (CoC).

Included are all textile fabrics and textile trimmings.
FIBER COMPOSITION
The fiber composition of textiles must be given according to the Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 of the
European Parliament and of the Council on textile fiber names and related labeling and marking of the
fiber composition of textile products (Textilkennzeichnungsverordnung). The fiber composition must be
Material composition given in their full name not in abbreviations.
The regulation can be found in all EU languages on the following website:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1426599308357&uri=CELEX:32011R1007

2 Flame-retardants may not be used! See table Flame-retardants

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SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR REACH ACCORDING TO CANDIDATE LIST (SVHC)

List of substances of very high concern under REACH (SVHC) to be found under the following web links: < 1000 ppm
DE: http://echa.europa.eu/de/candidate-list-table each listed substance in finished goods
or materials
EN: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

Vendor is obliged to regularly check for SVHC candidate list which are relevant for respective products. Some substances might be regulated with stricter Declaration necessary if the requirement
limits. is not met.
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR REACH ACCORDING TO APPENDIX XIV
List of substances relevant under REACH Appendix XIV to be found under the following web links:
DE: https://echa.europa.eu/de/authorisation-list
Usage ban
EN: https://echa.europa.eu/authorisation-list

Vendor is obliged to regularly check for REACH Appendix XIV substances which are relevant for respective products.
SUBSTANCES RELEVANT FOR REACH ACCORDING TO APPENDIX XVII
The restrictions of substances relevant for REACH under Appendix XVII are already considered within the present RSL.
https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach

However Vendor is obliged to regularly check for REACH Appendix XVII substances which are relevant for respective products.
BIOCIDE REGULATION
Valid for: Textile and Leather
The vendors pledge themselves not to violate the Biocidal Products Directive (repealed by the BPR from 1 September 2013).
This European Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 valid since September 1st, 2013 regulates that only ‘Biocidal treated products’ treated with or intentionally incorporating biocidal products can be sold on
the European markets that are approved by the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and that they need to be declared. Examples are products with ‘anti-bacterial’, ‘anti-odor’ or ‘anti-fungicide’ characteristics.
The Vendors are obliged to inform his contact person in HUGO BOSS about styles/ products treated with such substances via the biocide questionnaire. This form can be asked from the contact person at HUGO
BOSS.
Further information about the biocide regulation is available on the website of the ECHA.
DE: https://echa.europa.eu/de/regulations/biocidal-products-regulation/understanding-bpr
EN: https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/biocidal-products-regulation/understanding-bpr

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