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H&M
Chemical Restrictions
Global Quality Department Valid for all brands in H&M group
11 April 2012
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 2(55) Index
General ................................................................................................... 3
More Information and Guidelines ................................................................ 4 Abbreviations and definitions ..................................................................... 5 Limits of Restricted Substances .................................................................. 6
Part 1: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products ...................... 7 Requirements – all Material ....................................................................... 7 Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print .......................................... 8 Leather ................................................................................................. 10 Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating .................................................... 12 Metal .................................................................................................... 13 Paper & Wood ........................................................................................ 14 Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down ............................................................. 15 Glass & Crystal ....................................................................................... 16 Recycled Material ................................................................................... 16
Part 2: Food Contact Products ............................................................... 17 Requirements - all Food Contact Material ................................................... 17 Ceramic & Glass ..................................................................................... 18 Metal .................................................................................................... 18 Paper & Board ........................................................................................ 18 Plastic ................................................................................................... 19 Wood .................................................................................................... 21
Part 3: Cosmetic Products ..................................................................... 22 Requirements - all Cosmetic Products ....................................................... 22 Restrictions – all Cosmetic Products .......................................................... 23
Part 4: Toys ........................................................................................... 28 Requirements – all Toys .......................................................................... 28
Part 5: Electrical and Electronic Products .............................................. 29 Requirements – All Electrical and Electronic Products .................................. 29
Part 6: Packaging .................................................................................. 30 Requirements – all Material ..................................................................... 30 Glass .................................................................................................... 31 Leather ................................................................................................. 31 Metal .................................................................................................... 32 Paper & Wood ........................................................................................ 33 Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating .................................................... 33 Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print ........................................ 34
Part 7: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) ..................... 37 Appendix A - Restricted Substances and CAS no. .................................. 38
A.1. Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior ............................................... 38 A.2. Food Contact Products ...................................................................... 43 A.3. Cosmetic Products ........................................................................... 45 A.6. Packaging ....................................................................................... 47 A.7. Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) ................................ 52
Appendix B – Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products ....................... 53
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 3(55) General
General H&M has with concern for the health of customers as well as for the environment and working conditions, established H&M Chemical Restrictions for all products. H&M Chemical Restrictions consist of seven parts: Part 1: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products Part 2: Food Contact Products Part 3: Cosmetic Products Part 4: Toys Part 5: Electrical and Electronic Products Part 6: Packaging Part 7: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
Part 1, 2 and 6 are divided into materials. The restrictions in Part 1 also applies to Part 2, 4 and 5 products. If the product is sold in a packaging, it must also comply with part 6. All products must comply with Part 7. Each limit in H&M Chemical Restrictions is valid for homogeneous parts of the concerned product. Individual restricted substances with CAS no are specified in Appendix A. All details on your product must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions, see example below for a padded jacket, a water bottle and a lip gloss. The examples do not claim to be complete.
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Fabric & lining: Follow Textile restrictions in Part 1 Painted zipper & press buttons: Follow Metal restrictions in Part 1
for the metal. Follow the Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating restrictions in Part 1 for the paint.
Drawstring, stoppers & possible placement print: Follow Plastic,
Rubber, Paints & Surface coating restrictions in Part 1
Padding: Follow Fusing, Padding, Feather and Down restrictions in Part 1
Food Contact Products
Lid and bottle: Follow Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface
coating restrictions in Part 1 PE lid: Follow PE plastic restrictions in Part 2
PP bottle: Follow PP plastic restrictions in Part 2
Cosmetic Products
Lip gloss: Follow restrictions for cosmetic products in Part 3. Lid and bottle: Follow restrictions for packaging in Part 6.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 4(55) General
By accepting the H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, the Supplier commits to comply with the H&M Chemical Restrictions. It is the Supplier’s responsibility to assure compliance with H&M Chemical Restrictions and to inform all their downstream suppliers and subcontractors about the content of the H&M Chemical Restrictions. By accepting the H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, each Supplier acknowledges that H&M reserves the right to:
Inspect and test any product, any part of production and/or packaging, by any listed or appropriate method, at any time or at any stage of production.
Cancel the Order, or, if the products are already delivered, return the
products to the Supplier if the product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M Chemical Restrictions.
Hold the Supplier responsible for any damage caused by the ordered
product if the product, production and/or packaging do not correspond to the H&M Chemical Restrictions.
Receive the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all substances and
preparations (dyes, colorants, solvents, chemicals etc.) used in the production of a specific Order.
In the case of contradictory test results, the H&M test result will prevail.
More Information and Guidelines
Part 1, Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products Information about the restricted substances, test methods and guidelines on how to work proactively with fulfilling H&M Chemical Restrictions is found in the “H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions –Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products”1. Part 2, Food Contact Products Requirements on production and documentation for Food Contact Products, for example Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and test methods, are specified in “H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food Contact Products”1. Part 3, Cosmetic Products Requirements on production and documentation for Cosmetic Products, for example Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and test methods, are specified in “H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic Products”1. Part 4, Toys More information is found in “H&M Safety Requirements for Baby’s and Children’s wear”1 and “H&M Quality Standards and Requirements”1. Part 6, Packaging More information is found in “H&M PIM – Packing Instructions Manual”1. Part 7, Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) This part of the Chemical Restrictions is assured in cooperation between the Quality Assurance and Sustainability department. 1 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website.
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Abbreviations and definitions
CAS no Chemical Abstracts Service number, an identification number for chemicals in this database.
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
cfu Colony forming units. The content of bacteria, mould and yeast in a product is measured by counting the number of colonies formed in the sample. This is the unit for this counting.
CI no Colour Index number
cl Centilong
cSt centiStokes, which is the same as 1mm2/s. This is the unit used for kinematic viscosity.
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice
Homogeneous Uniform composition throughout, i.e. a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials.
IU International Unit. A unit used when measuring vitamins.
Kinematic viscosity
Describes how fast a fluid is spread on a flat surface in relation to its mass, i.e. weight.
MRSL Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
Organoleptic Refers to any sensory property of a product, including smell, taste, colour and feel.
PDRC H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic products
PDRF H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food contact products
ppm Parts per million, which is the same as mg/kg.
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals SML Specific Migration Limit in food or in food simulants.
SML(T) Total Specific Migration Limit in food or in food simulant. SML(T) is
the maximum permitted amount of a given substance originating from the release of several given substances from a material or article into food or a food stimulant.
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 6(55) General
Limits of Restricted Substances As defined below, substances may be restricted according to the specific limits: banned, not detected, concentration limit or usage ban. A substance may be restricted for use in production and/or as a component in the finished product. Reporting Limit Concentrations of specific substances can be measured by using different kinds of methods. These methods can be technically different and depend both on which type of substance that is to be measured and on the type of sample. However, none of the methods can determine concentrations down to zero. There will always be a lowest concentration below which the methods can’t determine the quantity of a specific substance. The lowest limit at which a substance is reported is called the reporting limit. Whenever technology is improved and implemented as standards, the new improved method will be applied and the reporting limit in H&M Chemical Restrictions will be changed accordingly. Banned When the restriction limit for a substance is expressed as “banned”, the substance must not be added to the product and it must not be used in production. The source of such substances may be as impurities in raw materials or they may be formed in the product. These substances must not be present in the finished product at concentrations above the reporting limit. Not Detected When the restriction limit for a substance is expressed as “not detected”, the substance must not be present in the finished product at concentrations above the reporting limit. The source of such substances may be as impurities in raw materials or they may be formed in the product. Also, some substances can be safely handled and are allowed to be used in the production process but must not be present in the finished product at concentrations above the reporting limit. Concentration Limit When the restriction limit for a substance is specified as a definite concentration, this means that the substance must not be present in the product at concentrations above this limit. The reason for a specific restriction limit may be for example legal requirements, environmental concerns, health concerns, etc. Usage Ban When the restriction limit for a substance is expressed as “usage ban”, the substance must not be used in production and it must not be added to the product. Impurities at low concentrations of these substances may be accepted only if technically unavoidable due to e.g. raw materials, formation in the manufacturing process, storage or packaging.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 7(55) Part 1 Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Part 1: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance is specified in Appendix A.1. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions – Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products2.
Requirements – all Material Requirement/Restricted substance
Limit/Requirement
Antibacterial treatment in the finished product
Supplier must get an approval from H&M before using antibacterial treatment, even if it is not listed in Appendix A.
Dimethylfumarate (DMFu)
Banned
Discolouration No change in colour caused by chemicals
Mineral Oils Mineral oils with a kinematic viscosity below 7 cSt (40°C) are not allowed
Mould
Spores and mycelia of mould not detected
Odour
Grade 2 - not unpleasant
pH
Final product should have a pH between 4.0 and 7.5
REACH SVHC Check the ECHA website for the updated list3
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH Article 574
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
2 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website 3 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 4 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 8(55) Part 1 Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Cationic Surfactants*5 Banned
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons* 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Banned Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Banned
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Disperse Dyes* 1 mg/l extract, per listed disperse dye
Other Azo Dyes* Banned
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected Flame Retardants*6 Banned
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (e.g. 50-98 cl)
(A-A0)<0.057
Products for children above 3 years (e.g. 104-170 cl) and products for adults with direct skin contact,
incl. bed linen
75 ppm
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear, curtains)
300 ppm
5 Impurities in functional finishes at low concentrations of Distearyldimethyl ammoniumchloride (DSDMAC), Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC), and Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammouniumchloride (DHTDMAC) are accepted if technically unavoidable and formed in the manufacturing process.
6 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant, even if it is not listed in Appendix A.1. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products.
7 Where A is the absorbance of the sample and A0 is the absorbance of the zero-sample, both measured according to test method listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions Part 1 – Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 9(55) Part 1 Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Restricted substance Limit
Metals, Extractable Amount
Antimony (Sb) 30 ppm8 Arsenic (As) 0.2 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 1 ppm9 Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Copper (Cu) 25 ppm10 Lead (Pb) 0.2 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.02 ppm Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Antimony (Sb) 260 ppm8 Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm Chromium (Cr) 100 ppm9
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 1000 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
Perfluoro Compounds
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Banned
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Banned Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm Sum of listed pesticides <1 ppm
pH 4.0 ≤ pH ≤ 7.5
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate.
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm
8 For 100% polyester the total Sb limit applies (for 50% polyester the limit is 130 ppm etc.). For all other textile materials the extractable Sb limit applies.
9 For polyamide, polyamide blends (min 5% PA) and worsted wool the extractable Cr limit applies. For all other materials, chromium based dyes are not accepted, and the total Cr limit applies. 10 Extractable Cu limit applies only to woven baby wear up to size 98.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 10(55) Part 1 Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Restricted substance Limit
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) The sum < 0.5 ppm
Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Banned
Triclosan Banned
Valid for Children’s Jewelleries and Children’s Hair Accessories11
Metals, Extractable Amount, test according to EN 71-3
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Leather Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons* 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Banned Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Banned
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Other Azo Dyes* Banned
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected Flame Retardants*12 Banned
11 Children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories concerns those items up to 14 years. 12 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant at all, even
if it is not listed in Appendix A.1. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products.
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Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years (e.g. 50-98 cl) 20 ppm Products for children above 3 years (e.g. 104-170
cl) and products for adults with direct skin contact, incl. bed linen
75 ppm
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear, curtains)
300 ppm
Metals, Extractable Amount
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Arsenic (As) 1 ppm Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm Sum of listed pesticides <1 ppm
Perfluoro Compounds
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Banned
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Banned Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Valid for Children’s Jewelleries and Children’s Hair Accessories13
Metals, Extractable Amount, test according to EN 71-3
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
13 Children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories concerns those items up to 14 years.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 12(55) Part 1 Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating14 Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Banned
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Banned Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Dimethylformamide (DMF) 1000 ppm
Flame Retardants*15 Banned
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (e.g. 50-98 cl)
(A-A0)<0.0516
Products for children above 3 years (e.g. 104-170 cl) and products for adults with direct skin contact,
incl. bed linen
75 ppm
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear, curtains)
300 ppm
Isocyanates* Not detected, sum of listed isocyanates
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 10 ppm N-Nitrosamines Not detected
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm 14 Surface coating includes paint and print, excluding reactive print and electroplating. 15 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant at all, even
if it is not listed in Appendix A.1. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products. 16 Where A is the absorbance of the sample and A0 is the absorbance of the zero-sample, both measured according to test
method listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions Part 1 – Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products.
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Restricted substance Limit
Phthalates*17 500 ppm, per phthalate The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) *
Benzo(a)pyrene 1 ppm Sum of other listed PAHs The sum < 10 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) And similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Banned
Triclosan Banned
Valid for Children’s Jewelleries and Children’s Hair Accessories18
Metals, Extractable Amount, test according to EN 71-3
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm Arsenic (As) 25 ppm Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Metal Restricted substance Limit
Metals, Total Amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm Lead (Pb):
Decorative19 items 90 ppm Children’s functional items20 (up to 14 years) 100 ppm
Adult’s functional20 items 300 ppm Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Nickel (Ni), Extractable Amount
In metal products or parts of products in direct and prolonged skin contact
Maximum release: 0.5 µg/cm2/week
In metal jewellery parts intended to be used for body piercing
Maximum release: 0.2 µg/cm2/week
17 In acetate material used only for adult’s spectacles low amounts of phthalates can be accepted. 18 Children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories concerns those items up to 14 years. 19 Decorative items are items that are not needed for a specific function, for example jewelleries. 20 Functional items are those needed for a specific function, for example belt buckles, buttons, zippers and rivets used to
strengthen seems.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 14(55) Part 1 Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products
Restricted substance Limit
Valid for Children’s Jewelleries and Children’s Hair Accessories21
Metals, Extractable Amount, test according to EN 71-3
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm Arsenic (As) 25 ppm Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
Paper & Wood Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde 150 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Cadmium (Cd)
Sum ≤ 100 ppm Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg) Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Perfluoro Compounds
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Banned
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Banned Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) And similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Banned
Valid for Children’s Jewelleries and Children’s Hair Accessories21
Metals, Extractable Amount, test according to EN 71-3
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm Arsenic (As) 25 ppm Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm Mercury (Hg) 60 ppm
Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
21 Children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories concerns those items up to 14 years.
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Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Cationic Surfactants* Banned
Feather and Down Products filled with down and/or feathers
Oxygen index number22 20 Mesophil aerobic bacteria count <1 000 000 CFU/g
Faecal streptococci count <100 CFU/g Sulphite reducing clostridium count <100 CFU/g
Presence of salmonella Absent in 20 g Flame Retardants*23 Banned
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed linen (e.g. 50-98 cl)
(A-A0)<0.0524
Products for children above 3 years (e.g. 104-170cl) and products for adults with direct skin contact, incl. bed linen
75 ppm
Products for adults without direct skin contact (e.g. outer wear, curtains)
300 ppm
Isocyanates* Not detected, sum of listed isocyanates
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
Phthalates* 500 ppm per phthalate The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm
Valid for Children’s Jewelleries and Children’s Hair Accessories25
Metals, Extractable Amount, test according to EN 71-3
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm Arsenic (As) 25 ppm Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
22 If the oxygen index number is ≤ 20, no further analysis of the microbiological state is necessary 23 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant at all, even
if it is not listed in Appendix A. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products. 24 Where A is the absorbance of the sample and A0 is the absorbance of the zero-sample, both measured according to test
method listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions Part 1 – Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products.
25 Children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories concerns those items up to 14 years.
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Glass & Crystal For children (0-14 years): Glass or Crystal may not be used in baby’s and children’s wear according to the “H&M Safety Requirements for baby’s and children’s wear size 44-170 cl” For adults: Glass or Crystal that exposes humans to unsafe amounts of Lead (Pb), considering worst case scenario, i.e. if swallowed, may not be used.
Recycled Material For recycled materials26, the restrictions are the same as for other materials, with below mentioned exceptions. These exceptions are only valid for orders where H&M explicitly specify on the product that recycled material is used.
Restricted Substance/Material Details of exception
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP) *
Provided that no additional APEO has been used after the collection of the waste, the APEO-restriction does not apply.
Cationic Surfactants* Provided that no additional banned cationic surfactants have been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about cationic surfactants does not apply.
Metals, Total Amount
Chromium (Cr) Provided that no additional Chromium dyes have been used after the collection of the waste, the restriction about total chromium does not apply. The restriction for extractable Chromium applies, regardless of waste type.
26 Recycled materials is both pre- and post-consumer waste defined as follows: Pre-consumer waste: The reintroduction of manufacturing scrap, such as waste from textile production, back into the yarn manufacturing process. Post-consumer waste: A waste produced by the end consumer of a material stream such as used PET bottles or worn out garments.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 17(55) Part 2: Food Contact Products
Part 2: Food Contact Products The following restrictions and requirements are additions to the EU legislation. If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance is specified in Appendix A.2. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food Contact Products27.
Requirements - all Food Contact Material Requirement Limit/Requirement
Food Contact Products framework regulation
All Food Contact Products must comply with EU Framework Regulation concerning Food Contact Products no 1935/200428 and all regulations, directives and amendments under this framework regulation29.
H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food Contact Products30 (PDRF)
Production must follow H&M PDRF which includes requirements for: good manufacturing practices (GMP), testing of food contact products, test methods, documentation and declaration of compliance.
Part 1 of H&M Chemical Restrictions All Food Contact Products must fulfil Part 1 of H&M Chemical Restrictions, but in the case of differences this Part 2 prevails.
REACH SVHC Check the ECHA website for the updated list31
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH Article 5732
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Sensory properties (smell and/or taste of food)
No change in sensory properties (smell and/or taste) of food. Shall be controlled with Sensory test.
27 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website. 28 EC Regulation no 1935/2004 – on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. 29 http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/foodcontact/index_en.htm 30 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website. 31 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 32 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
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Ceramic & Glass Restricted substance Limit
Must comply with 84/500/EC Council Directive of 15 October 1984, relating to ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, including its amendments. Cadmium (Cd) Cat 1. 0.07 mg/dm2
Cat 2. 0.3 mg/l Cat 3. 0.1 mg/l
Lead (Pb) Cat 1. 0.8 mg/dm2 Cat 2. 4.0 mg/l Cat 3. 1.5 mg/l
Cat 1. Objects which can be filled and objects that cannot be filled, whose internal depth measured between the lowest point and the horizontal plane passing through the upper edge is less than or equal to 25 mm. Cat 2. Fillable objects other than 1) packaging or storage containers with a capacity up to 3 l 2) Cooking utensils. Cat 3. Cooking utensils; packaging and storage containers with a capacity up to 3 l. Cobalt (Co) 0.1 mg/l
Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) (Drinking Rim Area)
Pb: 2 mg/article Cd: 0.2 mg/article
Metal Restricted substance Limit
Aluminium (Al) (only for Al-container in contact with fruit juices)
8 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 0.005 mg/dm2
Chromium (Cr) 0.45 mg/dm2
Lead (Pb) 0.01 mg/dm2
Nickel (Ni) 0.1 mg/dm2
Paper & Board Restricted substance Limit
Antimicrobial Substances No release
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 0.5 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Chromium III (Cr3+)
Not detected 4 µg/dm2
Di-isobutyl Phthalate (DIBP), Migration 1 ppm
Diisopropylnaphthalene (DIPN) 50 ppm
Formaldehyde 1 mg/dm2
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 19(55) Part 2: Food Contact Products
Restricted substance Limit
Glyoxal 1.5 mg/dm2
Lead (Pb) 3 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.3 ppm
Organoleptic properties No change in the composition of the food or its organoleptic properties.
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Not detected
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 2 ppm
Primary Aromatic Amines, Release Not detected (0.02 ppm)
Plastic Restricted substance Limit
All Plastics Must comply with EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, including its amendments. PAH*, Content 0.2 ppm
0.2 to 10 ppm33: Test specific migration PAH.34 PAH*, Specific Migration 5 µg/kg
Acetal Resins Boron (B) 0.008 %
Zinc (Zn) 1 %
Acryl Resins Peroxide Not detected
Volatile Organic Matter (VOM) 0.5 %
Melamine Resins Apart from complying with EU Regulation 10/2011, including its amendments Melamine resins must also comply with EU Regulation 284/2011. Polyamide (PA) Apart from complying with EU Regulation 10/2011, including its amendments Polyamide must also comply with EU Regulation 284/2011. Peroxide Not detected
33 Fail test result if PAH content is >10 ppm 34 Compliant test result if specific migration result is ≤5 µg/kg
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 20(55) Part 2: Food Contact Products
Restricted substance Limit
Polyethylene (PE) Chromium (Cr) 10 ppm
Hafnium (Hf) 100 ppm
Peroxide Not detected
Vanadium (V) 20 ppm
Zirconium (Zr) 100 ppm
Polyethylene Terphthalate (PET) Lead (Pb), Total 40 ppm as PbO
Zinc (Zn), Total 1 %
Polyoxymethylene (POM) Boron (B) 0.008 %
Zinc (Zn) 1%
Polypropylene (PP) Chromium (Cr) 10 ppm
Hafnium (Hf) 100 ppm
Peroxide Not detected
Vanadium (V) 20 ppm
Zirconium (Zr) 100 ppm
Polystyrene (PS) Peroxide Not detected
Volatile Organic Matter (VOM) 15 mg/dm2
Polyurethane (PU) Peroxide Not detected
Rubber Lead (Pb), Total For rubber: 0.003%
For rubber with mouth contact: 0.001% Organotin Compounds* Not detected
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 3 ppm (aqueous solution only)
Primary Aromatic Amines, Specific Migration
50 µg/l
Zinc (Zn) 1 %
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 21(55) Part 2: Food Contact Products
Restricted substance Limit
Silicone Extractable Matter 0.5 %
Peroxide Not detected
Volatile Organic Matter (VOM) 0.5 %
Temperature Resistant Coatings Chromium VI (Cr6+), Specific Migration Not detected
Chromium (Cr3+), Specific Migration Not detected
Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 15 mg/dm2
Lithium (Li), Specific Migration 0.5 mg/extract
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Specific Migration
0.005 mg/dm2
Phenolic Substances*, Specific Migration 0.05 mg/dm2
Primary Aromatic Amines, Specific Migration
0.01 mg/dm2
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Formaldehyde, Specific Migration 3 ppm (Aqueous simulants only)
Zinc (Zn) 1%
Wood Restricted substance Limit
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) Not detected
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)* 15 ppm
Formaldehyde and Hexamethylenetetramine, Specific Migration
SML(T) 15 ppm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 22(55) Part 3: Cosmetic Products
Part 3: Cosmetic Products The following restrictions and requirements are additions to the EU legislation.
For CAS no see Appendix A.3. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic Products35.
Requirements - all Cosmetic Products Requirement/Restricted substance Limit/Requirement
EU Cosmetic Regulation36 All cosmetic products must comply with the EU Cosmetic Regulation.
H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic Products35 (PDRC)
Production must follow H&M PDRC which includes requirements for: good manufacturing practices (GMP), ingredient lists, stability testing, chemical testing, product information file (PI-file) with cosmetic product safety assessment (CPSA), and REACH-reporting.
Microbiological Quality
for products specifically intended to be used in the eye area37, on mucous membranes38, or for children under 3 years of age:
Total viable count for Aerobic Mesophyllic microorganisms
<100 CFU/g or ml in 0.5 g or 0.5 ml of the product
Pseudomonas aeruginosa not detected in 0.5 g or 0.5 ml of the product Staphylococcus aureus
Candida albicans
for other products than those specified above:
Total viable count for Aerobic Mesophyllic microorganisms
<1 000 CFU/g or ml in 0.1 g or 0.1 ml of the product
Pseudomonas aeruginosa not detected in 0.1 g or 0.1 ml of the product Staphylococcus aureus
Candida albicans Colorants
in cosmetic products sold in all countries including the USA
Only the colorants listed in Appendix B are permitted.
in cosmetic products sold in any country except in the USA
Only colorants listed in Appendix B and/or in EU Cosmetic Regulation36 are permitted.
Fragrance Oils All fragrance oils must fulfil International Fragrance Association (IFRA) standard.
35 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website 36 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Until 11 July 2013 Annexes of Directive 76/768 apply. 37 Eye area includes eye lid, eye lashes, and the area below the eye down to the cheek bone. 38 Mucous membranes include the intimate/genital area and the oral cavity of the mouth.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 23(55) Part 3: Cosmetic Products
Restrictions – all Cosmetic Products Restricted substance Limit
Acetanilid
to stabilize hydrogen peroxide 0.4% in all types of products except when used to
stabilize hydrogen peroxide Usage ban
Acetylsalicylic acid
Usage ban
Adenosine
in anti-wrinkle products 0.1% in all types of products except anti-wrinkle
products Usage ban
Alpha-hydroxy acids AHAs including, but not limited to; citric acid,
glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate,
alphahydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha-hydroxyethanoate, alpha-
hydroxyoctanoic acid, alphahydroxycaprylic acid, hydroxycaprylic acid, mixed fruit acid,
triple fruit acid, tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids, alpha hydroxy and botanical complex, L-
alpha hydroxy acid and glycomer in cross-linked fatty acids alpha nutrium
10%, with a pH equal to or greater than 3.5 Preparations intended to be diluted in bath water may contain levels of citric acid exceeding 10%.
Aluminum sucrose octasulfate (Sucralfate)
in skin products 2 %
in all types of products except skin products Usage ban Anthraquinone Glycosides
e.g. in Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel) ingredient
Banned
Antimony (Sb), Extractable amount
in polyester ingredient (i.e. glitter flakes) 60 ppm Antimony (Sb), Total amount
in polyester ingredient (i.e. glitter flakes) 260 ppm in products containing polyester ingredient including the polyester ingredient:
≤260 ppm39 except the polyester ingredient: 10 ppm
in all other types of products 10 ppm Arsenic (As), Total amount 5 ppm
Beta-sitosterol
in skin creams 0.1 % in all types of products except skin creams Usage ban
39 For 100% polyester the total Sb limit applies. The limit of Sb in the cosmetic product is proportionally lowered in
relation to the polyester content, e.g. 50% of polyester ingredient = Sb limit 130ppm in the cosmetic product.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 24(55) Part 3: Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Bispyrithione
Usage ban
Cadmium (Cd), Total amount 5 ppm
Camphor 3%
Chloramine T Usage ban
Chlorhexidine and its salts 0.14%, calculated as chlorhexidine free base; 0.19%, calculated as chlorhexidine diacetate; 0.20%, calculated as chlorhexidine digluconate; and 0.16%, calculated as chlorhexidine dihydrochloride
Chloroacetamide
Usage ban
Chlorofluorocarbon propellants (halogenated alkanes)
Usage ban
Chromium (Cr), Total amount 10 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Banned
CI 77288 Usage ban
CI 77289 Usage ban
Cinnamyl Anthranilate Usage ban
Citrus reticulata leaf oil
in leave-on products 0.1% Cobalt (Co), Total amount 10 ppm
Cyanogen bonds
e.g. in Arachis Hypogaea Oil/Flour40 (Peanut oil/flour and all other substances
containing traces of peanut), in Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot kernel oil)
Banned
Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
in all types of products Usage ban
in Cyclomethicone Usage ban
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
in Cannabis sativa seed oil (Hemp seed oil) 10 ppm Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride)
Banned
Diethyl toluamide (DEET)
Usage ban
Eucalyptus oil
25%
40 Supplier must inform H&M before use of any peanut containing substance.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 25(55) Part 3: Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde
in all types of products where originated from Formaldehyde releasers41
<0.05 % (500 ppm) free or possible release of formaldehyde (calculated content)
in all types of products except where originated from Formaldehyde releasers, total
content
Banned
Formaldehyde releasers41 i.e. some preservatives
in leave-on products Usage ban
Fragrance Allergens, as defined in EU Cosmetic Regulation42 The calculation of the concentration of the fragrance allergens shall take into account all possible sources of the fragrance allergens. I.e. not only the perfume and/or aroma can contribute to the concentration of them. Possible other sources include, but are not limited to, ingredients, herbal extracts and essential oils.
in deodorants and anti-perspirants aimed to be used under arms
0 fragrance allergens to be labelled on product.
in child appealing products 0 fragrance allergens to be labelled on product.
Ingredients which are solid, inert materials (e.g. glitter flakes, beads for peeling etc.)
The material must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions Part 1.
Lead (Pb), Total amount
5 ppm
Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil (Tea Tree Oil)
in oral hygiene products 0.5% in child appealing products Usage ban
in all types of products except oral hygiene products or child appealing products
2%
Mercury (Hg), Total amount
1 ppm
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
Usage ban
Methylisothiazolinone (MI)
Usage ban
Methyl N-methyl anthranilate (constitutes the main part of Petitgrain Mandarin oil/Citrus reticulate leaf oil)
0.1%
Methyl Salicylate
in mouth water 0.05%
in skin creams 1%
in all types of products except mouth water and skin cream products
Usage ban
41 Formaldehyde releasers are for example: 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Diazolidinyl Urea, DMDM Hydantoin,
Imidazolidinyl Urea. 42 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Until 11 July 2013 Annexes of Directive 76/768 apply.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 26(55) Part 3: Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Mixed Cresols (and derivatives)
Usage ban
Nickel (Ni), Total amount 10 ppm
4-Nitro-o-Phenylenediamine Usage ban
2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine
Usage ban
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) and its degradation products
Usage ban
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) and its degradation products
Usage ban
Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)
Usage ban
Phenyl Salicylate
in oral hygiene products 1.5 % in all types of products except oral hygiene
products Usage ban
Pheromones Usage ban
Phthalates except Diethyl Phthalate
Usage ban
Piper methysticum extract (kawa kawa)
Usage ban
Pueraria mirifica Usage ban
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids e.g. in Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey)
Banned
Residual Solvents e.g. Benzene, Toluene
Usage ban
Retinol (Vitamin A) 10 000 IU/g equals 0.3%
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) 10 000 IU/g equals 0.7%
Salicylic Acid
when used as a preservative See EU Cosmetic Regulation43 in all types of products except when used as
a preservative 2%
Silver and its salts
in mouthwash 0.04%
in all types of products except mouthwash See EU Cosmetic Regulation43 Sodium picramate
0.1%
Symphytum spp. (comfrey) except Symphytum Officinale
Usage ban
43 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Until 11 July 2013 Annexes of Directive 76/768 apply.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 27(55) Part 3: Cosmetic Products
Restricted substance Limit
Tagetes oil and absolute
in leave-on products 0.01%
TBHQ
0.1%
Theophylline
Usage ban
Thimerosal
Usage ban
Thioctic Acid
in anti-wrinkle products 5% in all types of products except anti-wrinkle
products Usage ban
Tolnaftate
Usage ban
Triclosan
Usage ban
Urea
in all types of products except bath products intended to be diluted
10%
Viscum Album
in shampoo 0.1 %
in all types of products except shampoos Usage ban Vitamins (e.g. Vitamin E) except Vitamin A, C and D
5.0%
Xanthin derivatives (e.g. Caffeine, Theophylline, Aminophylline, Theobromine and Methylsilanol)
3%
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 28(55) Part 4: Toys
Part 4: Toys
Requirements – all Toys Requirement Limit/Requirement
Toy directive All Toys must comply with EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC44.
Toy standard All Toys must fulfil the European Standard EN 71-X:2011, where X is the number of the part in the standard.
Part 1 of H&M Chemical Restrictions
All Toys must fulfil Part 1 of H&M Chemical Restrictions, but in the case of differences EN 71 and EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC44 prevail.
REACH SVHC Check the ECHA website for the updated list45
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH Article 5746
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
44 EU directive 2009/48/EC – Directive on the Safety of Toys 45 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 46 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 29(55) Part 5: Electrical and Electronic Products
Part 5: Electrical and Electronic Products
Requirements – All Electrical and Electronic Products Requirement Limit/Requirement
RoHS and WEEE directive All Electrical and Electronic Products must comply with EU directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)47, which is closely linked to the EU directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)48. The products shall be tested according to the European Standard EN 62321.
Part 1 of H&M Chemical Restrictions
All Electrical and Electronic Products must fulfil Part 1 of H&M Chemical Restrictions, but in the case of differences EN 62321 and the EU directives 2002/95/EC (RoHS)47 and 2002/96/EC (WEEE)48 prevail.
REACH SVHC Check the ECHA website for the updated list49
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH Article 5750
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
47 EU directive 2002/95/EC – Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and
electronic equipment (RoHS) 48 EU directive 2002/96/EC – Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 49 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp 50 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 30(55) Part 6: Packaging
Part 6: Packaging Below restrictions and requirements are valid for all packaging that the customer brings home with the product. The container/packaging51 of cosmetic products is considered to be a part of the cosmetic product. Therefore it must comply with both EU Cosmetic Regulation and below restrictions and requirements. If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance is specified in Appendix A.6. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions – Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products52.
Requirements – all Material Requirement/Restricted substance
Limit/Requirement
Cobalt Dichloride53 Usage ban
Dimethylfumarate54 (DMFu) Banned
Discolouration No change in colour caused by chemicals.
Fumigation No fumigation of raw materials or finished product is allowed.55
Mould Spores and mycelia of mould not detected.
Odour Grade 2 - not unpleasant
Primary container/package Package shall not release any substances to, and/or react with the content, i.e. package must be inert.
Content shall not react with, and/or release any substances to the package.
REACH SVHC Check the ECHA website for the updated list56
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
51 The container/packaging of cosmetic products includes both primary and secondary packaging, but excludes
transportation packaging. 52 Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website. 53 Mainly used in silica gel. 54 Mainly used in humidity reducing sachets. 55 If supplier believes fumigation is necessary, contact H&M Global Quality Department. More info and restrictions
regarding fumigation can be found in “H&M PIM – Packing Instruction Manual”. 56 http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 31(55) Part 6: Packaging
Requirement/Restricted substance
Limit/Requirement
Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties: persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern Criteria for hazardous as defined in REACH Article 5757
1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document.
Glass Restricted substance Limit
Total Lead (Pb) 100 ppm
Leather Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons* 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Banned Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Banned
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Other Azo Dyes* Banned
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected Flame Retardants*58 Banned
57 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm 58 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant at all,
even if it is not listed in Appendix A.1. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 32(55) Part 6: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde 300 ppm
Metals, Extractable Amount
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Arsenic (As) 1 ppm Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm Sum of listed pesticides <1 ppm
Perfluoro Compounds
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Banned
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Banned Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Metal Restricted substance Limit
Metals, total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm Lead (Pb) 300 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 33(55) Part 6: Packaging
Paper & Wood Restricted substance Limit
Formaldehyde 150 ppm
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd)
Sum ≤ 100 ppm Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg) Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Perfluoro Compounds
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Banned
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Banned Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) And similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Banned
Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Banned
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
Usage ban
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Banned Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Dimethylformamide (DMF) 1000 ppm
Flame Retardants*59 Banned
Isocyanates* Not detected, sum of listed isocyanates
59 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant at all,
even if it is not listed in Appendix A.6. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 34(55) Part 6: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Metals, Total Amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 10 ppm Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) *
Benzo(a)pyrene 1 ppm Sum of other listed PAHs The sum < 10 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) And similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Banned
Triclosan Banned
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print Restricted substance Limit
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Banned Octylphenol (OP) Banned
Cationic Surfactants* Banned
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons* 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Banned Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 35(55) Part 6: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Banned
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Disperse Dyes* 1 mg/l extract, per listed disperse dye
Other Azo Dyes* Banned
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Dye related compounds
Aniline Not detected Flame Retardants*60 Banned
Formaldehyde 300 ppm
Metals, Extractable Amount
Antimony (Sb) 30 ppm61 Arsenic (As) 0.2 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 1 ppm62 Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Copper (Cu) 25 ppm63 Lead (Pb) 0.2 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 0.02 ppm Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Metals, Total Amount
Antimony (Sb) 260 ppm8 Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm Chromium (Cr) 100 ppm9
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm Mercury (Hg) 0.5 ppm
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 1000 ppm
Organotin Compounds*
Dibutyltin (DBT) 1 ppm Dioctyltin (DOT) 1 ppm
Other listed organotins Banned Sum of other not listed tri-substituted
organotins 1 ppm
60 Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any flame retardant, even if
it is not listed in Appendix A.1. No flame retardants are allowed on babies’ and children’s products. 61 For 100% polyester the total Sb limit applies (for 50% polyester the limit is 130 ppm etc.). For all other textile
materials the extractable Sb limit applies. 62 For polyamide, polyamide blends (min 5% PA) and worsted wool the extractable Cr limit applies.
For all other materials, chromium based dyes are not accepted, and the total Cr limit applies. 63 Extractable Cu limit applies only to woven baby wear up to size 98.
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 36(55) Part 6: Packaging
Restricted substance Limit
Perfluoro Compounds
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Banned
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Banned Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm Sum of listed pesticides <1 ppm
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters
Banned
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate.
The sum of phthalates ≤ 1000 ppm Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and similar chlorinated polymers, e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Banned
Triclosan Banned
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 37(55) Part 7: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
Part 7: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
Certain substances are especially harmful for the workers and/or the environment. Following substances are therefore restricted to use in production. If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance is specified in Appendix A.7. Requirement/Restricted substance Limit/Requirement
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)*
Usage ban
Chlorinated Bleaching Agents
Usage ban
Finishing treatments with chlorinated bleaching agents can be used in denim production only.
Glues
Solvent based systems shall be exchanged to water based systems.64 Organic Solvents In glues, spot removers, paints, lacquers etc.
Usage ban
Benzene (Benzol) 1,4-Butanediol
Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether
n-Hexane 4,4’methylenebis(2-chloraniline)
(MOCA) Methylene chloride
Phenol Tetrachloroethylene (PERC)
Tetrachloromethane Trichloroethylene (TRIS)
Toluene (Toluol) Dimethylformamide (DMF) Usage ban except during PU production. Please
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H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 38(55) Appendix A – Restricted Substances and CAS numbers
Appendix A - Restricted Substances and CAS no. This is an overview of the restricted substances with known CAS numbers. Substance groups marked with an asterisk* in the Part 1-7 are specified here.
A.1. Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP) Name CAS no. Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various Nonylphenol (NP) 25154-52-3 Octylphenol (OP) 27193-28-8 Azo Dyes & Pigments – releasing following amines Name CAS no. 4-Aminodiphenyl 92-67-1 Benzidine 92-87-5 4-Chloro-o-toluidine 95-69-2 2-Naphthylamine 91-59-8 o-Aminoazotoluene 97-56-3 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8 2,4-Diaminoanisole 615-05-4 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane 101-77-9 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 119-90-4 3,3’-Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) 119-93-7 3,3’-Dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane 838-88-0 p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 p-Cresidine 120-71-8 4,4’-Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline) 101-14-4 4,4’-Oxydianiline 101-80-4 4,4’-Thiodianiline 139-65-1 2,4-Toluenediamine 95-80-7 o-Toluidine 95-53-4 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline 137-17-7 o-Anisidine 90-04-0 p-Aminoazobenzene 60-09-3 2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1 2,6-Xylidine 87-62-7 Bisphenol-A (BPA) Name CAS no. BPA 80-05-7 Cationic Surfactants Name CAS no. Distearyldimethyl ammouniumchloride (DSDMAC) 107-64-2 Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC) 68783-78-8 Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammouniumchloride (DHTDMAC)
61789-80-8
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons Name CAS no. Chlorobenzenes Various Chloronaphthalenes Various Chlorotoluenes Various Chloroxylenes Various
Chloroparaffins Name CAS no. Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 85535-84-8 Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 85535-85-9
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Chromium VI (Cr6+) Name CAS no. Cr6+ 18540-29-9 Dimethylformamide (DMF) Name CAS no. Dimethylformamide (DMF) 68-12-2 Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Name CAS no. Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) 624-49-7 Disperse Dyes Name CI NO CAS no. Disperse Blue 1 64 500 2475-45-8 Disperse Blue 3 61 505 2475-46-9 Disperse Blue 7 62 500 3179-90-6 Disperse Blue 26 63 305 3860-63-7 Disperse Blue 35 12222-75-2 Disperse Blue 102 12222-97-8 Disperse Blue 106 12223-01-7 Disperse Blue 124 61951-51-7 Disperse Brown 1 23355-64-8 Disperse Red 1 11 110 2872-52-8 Disperse Red 11 62 015 2872-48-2 Disperse Red 17 11 210 3179-89-3 Disperse Orange 1 11 080 2581-69-3 Disperse Orange 3 11 005 730-40-5 Disperse Orange 11 60 700 82-28-0 Disperse Orange 37 11 132 12223-33-5 Disperse Orange 76 (previously designated Orange 37) 51811-42-8 Disperse Orange 149 85136-74-9 Disperse Yellow 1 10 345 119-15-3 Disperse Yellow 3 11 855 2832-40-8 Disperse Yellow 9 10 375 6373-73-5 Disperse Yellow 23 26 070 6250-22-3 Disperse Yellow 39 12236-29-2 Disperse Yellow 49 54824-37-2 Dye related compounds Name CAS no. Aniline 62-53-3 Flame Retardants Name CAS no. Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (TRIS) 126-72-7 Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate 5412-25-9 Tris-(aziridinyl)-phosphineoxide (TEPA) 5455-55-1 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) Various Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP A) 79-94-7 Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Various Tri-o-cresyl phosphate 78-30-8 Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) 115-96-8 Hexabromocyclododecane 3194-55-6 2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol 3296-90-0 Tris(1,3-dichloroisopropyl)phosphate (TDCP) 13674-87-8 Triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) 115-86-6 Formaldehyde Name CAS no. Formaldehyde 50-00-0
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Isocyanates Name CAS no. Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) 101-68-8 Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) 822-06-0 Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) 4098-71-9 Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) 2778-42-9 2,4-Toluene diisocyanate (2,4 TDI) 2,6-Toluene diisocyanate (2,6 TDI)
584-84-9 91-08-7
Metals Name CAS no. Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 Chromium (Cr) 7439-47-3 Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2 N-Nitrosamines Name CAS no. N-Nitrosodimethylamine 62-75-9 N-Nitrosodiethylamine 55-18-5 N-Nitrosodipropylamine 621-64-7 N-Nitrosodibutylamine 924-16-3 N-Nitrosopiperidine 100-75-4 N-Nitrosopyrrolidine 930-55-2 N-Nitrosomorpholine 59-89-2 N-Nitroso-N-methylaniline 614-00-6 N-Nitroso-N-ethylaniline 612-64-6 Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane Name CAS no. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 556-67-2
Organotin Compounds Name CAS no. Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 Dioctyltin (DOT) - Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4 Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2 Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8 Tripropyltin (TPT) - Other tri-substituted organotins Various Other Azo Dyes Name Index no EC no CAS no. Navy Blue or Blue colorant A mixture of: disodium (6-(4-anisidino)-3-sulfonato-2-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-1-naphtholato)(1-(5-chloro-2-oxidophenylazo)-2-naphtholato)chromate(1-); trisodium bis(6-(4-anisidino)-3-sulfonato-2-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
611-070-00-2 405-665-4 Not allocated
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Other Dyes Name CI NO CAS no. Acid Red 26 16 150 3761-53-3 Basic Red 9 42 500 569-61-9 Basic Violet 14 45 510 632-99-5 Direct Black 38 30 235 1937-37-7 Direct Blue 6 22 610 2602-46-2 Direct Brown 95 30 145 16071-86-6 Direct Red 28 22 120 573-58-0 Solvent Yellow 1 11 000 60-09-3 Solvent Yellow 2 11 020 60-11-7 Solvent Yellow 3 11 160 97-56-3 p-Phenylenediamine 76 060 106-50-3 Perfluoro Compounds Name CAS no. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Various
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) 335-67-1 Pesticides Name CAS no. Aldrine 309-00-2 Captafol 2425-06-1 Chlordane 57-74-9 Chlordecone (Kepon) 143-50-0 Chlordimerform 6164-98-3 Chlorobenzilate 510-15-6 DDD 72-54-8 DDE 72-55-9 DDT 50-29-3 Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 96-12-08 Dieldrine 60-57-1 Dinoseb 88-85-7 DTTB-(Timiperone) 57648-21-2 Endrine 72-20-8 Endosulphane 115-29-7, 33213-65-9 Ethylene dibromide 106-93-4 Heptachlor 76-44-8 Heptachloroepoxide 1024-57-3 Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1 α-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-84-6 β-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-85-7 δ-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-86-8 Lindane (γ-Hexachlorcyclohexane) 58-89-9 Isodrin 465-73-6 Kelevane 4234-79-1 Metamidophos 10265-92-6 Methoxychlor 72-43-5 Mirex 2385-85-5 Monocrotophos 6923-22-4 Monomethyldibromodiphenylmethane 99688-47-8 Monomethyldichlorodiphenylmethane - Monomethyltetrachlorodiphenylmethane 76253-60-6 Parathion 56-38-2 Parathion-methyl 298-00-0 Perthane (Ethylane) 72-56-0 Phosphamidone 13171-21-6 Quintozene 82-68-8 Strobane 8001-50-1 Telodrin (Isobenzan) 297-78-9 Toxaphene (Camphechlorine) 8001-35-2 Halogenated biphenyls with the formula C12HnX10-n x=halogen, n=1,2,...9
Various
Halogenated terphenyls with the formula C18HnX14-n x=halogen, n=1,2,...13
Various
Halogenated naphthalenes with the formula C10HnX8-n x=halogen, n=1,2,...7
Various
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Pesticides Name CAS no. 2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid and its salts and 2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionyl compunds (2,4-D)
Various
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetyl compounds (2,4,5-T)
Various
Phenols Name CAS no. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters 87-86-5 Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters 58-90-2, 25167-83-3 o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7
Phthalates Name CAS no. Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2 Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 86-66-2 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7 Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5 Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0 Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0 Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) 117-84-0 All other phthalates (all other esters of o-phthalic acid) Various Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Name CAS no. Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 Chrysene 218-01-9 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 Naphthalene 91-20-3 Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 Acenaphthene 83-32-9 Fluorene 86-73-7 Phenanthrene 85-01-8 Anthracene 120-12-7 Fluoranthene 206-44-0 Pyrene 129-00-0 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5
Polychlorinated Compounds Name CAS no. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 1336-36-3 Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT) 61788-33-8 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Name CAS no. Polyvinylchloride (PVC) 9002-86-2 Polyvinylidenchloride 9002-85-1 Polychloroprene 9010-98-4 Triclosan Name CAS no. Triclosan 3380-34-5
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A.2. Food Contact Products Restricted Substance Name CAS no. Aluminium (Al) 7429-90-5 Boron (B) 7440-42-8 Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 Chromium III (Cr3+) 16065-83-1 Chromium VI (Cr6+) 18540-29-9 Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5 Diisopropylnaphthalene (DIPN) 38640-62-9 Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Glyoxal 107-22-2 Hafnium (Hf) 7440-58-6 Hexamethylenetetramine 100-97-0 Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 Lithium (Li) 7439-93-2 Melamine 108-78-1 Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 Pentachlorophenol (PCP) 87-86-5 Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) 68141-02-6 Peroxide 8007-30-5 / 7722-84-1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 1336-36-3 Vanadium (V) 7440-62-2 Zinc (Zn) 7440-66-6 Zirconium (Zr) 7440-67-7 Azo Dyes & Pigments – releasing following amines Name CAS no. 4-Aminodiphenyl 92-67-1 Benzidine 92-87-5 4-Chloro-o-toluidine 95-69-2 2-Naphthylamine 91-59-8 o-Aminoazotoluene 97-56-3 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8 2,4-Diaminoanisole 615-05-4 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane 101-77-9 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 119-90-4 3,3’-Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) 119-93-7 3,3’-Dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane 838-88-0 p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 p-Cresidine 120-71-8 4,4’-Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline) 101-14-4 4,4’-Oxydianiline 101-80-4 4,4’-Thiodianiline 139-65-1 2,4-Toluenediamine 95-80-7 o-Toluidine 95-53-4 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline 137-17-7 o-Anisidine 90-04-0 p-Aminoazobenzene 60-09-3 2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1 2,6-Xylidine 87-62-7
Organotin Compounds Name CAS no. Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 Dioctyltin (DOT) - Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4 Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2 Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8 Tripropyltin (TPT) - Other tri-substituted organotins Various
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Phenolic Substances Name CAS no. Phenolic Substances Various Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Name CAS no. Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 Chrysene 218-01-9 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 Naphthalene 91-20-3 Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 Acenaphthene 83-32-9 Fluorene 86-73-7 Phenanthrene 85-01-8 Anthracene 120-12-7 Fluoranthene 206-44-0 Pyrene 129-00-0 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5
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A.3. Cosmetic Products Name CAS no. Acetanilide 103-84-4 Acetylsalicylic acid 50-78-2 Adenosine 58-61-7 Name CAS no. Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs): Various e.g.:
citric acid 77-92-9 glycolic acid 79-14-1
lactic acid 50-21-5 malic acid 6915-15-7
Name CAS no. Aloe Barbadensis 85507-69-3 Aluminum sucrose octasulfate (Sucralfate) 54182-58-0 Anthraquinone Glycosides Various Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 Arachis Hypogaea Oil/Flour 8002-03-7 Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 Beta-sitosterol 83-46-5 Bispyrithione 3696-28-4 Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 Camphor 76-22-2 Chloramine T 127-65-1 Chlorhexidine 55-56-1 Chlorhexidine diacetate 56-95-1 Chlorhexidine digluconate 18472-51-0 Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride 3697-42-5 Chloroacetamide 79-07-2 Chlorofluorocarbon propellants Various Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3 Chromium VI (Cr6+) 18540-29-9 CI 77288 1308-38-9 CI 77289 1308-14-1 / 12001-99-9 Cinnamyl Anthranilate 87-29-6 Citrus reticulata leaf oil 8014-17-3 Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) 556-67-2 Cyclomethicone 69430-24-6 delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 1972-08-3 Cannabis sativa seed oil 89958-21-4 Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride) 75-09-2 Diethyl toluamide (DEET) 134-62-3 Eucalyptus oil 8000-48-4 Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Name CAS no. Formaldehyde releasers e.g.: Various e.g.:
2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol 52-51-7 Diazolidinyl Urea 78491-02-8 DMDM Hydantoin 6440-58-0
Imidazolidinyl Urea 39236-46-9 Name CAS no. Fragrance allergens Various, see EU Cosmetic Regulation Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil 85085-48-9 Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) 26172-55-4 Methylisothiazolinone (MI) 2682-20-4 Methyl N-methyl anthranilate 85-91-6 Methyl Salicylate 119-36-8 Mixed cresols 1319-77-3 Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 4-Nitro-o-Phenylenediamine 99-56-9 2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine 5307-14-2 Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various
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Name CAS no. Phenylmercuric salts (including borate) Various Phenyl Salicylate 118-55-8 Name CAS no. Phthalates, except Diethyl Phthalate (DEP, CAS no. 84-66-2):
Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0 Di(ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0 Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0 Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2 All other phthalates (all other esters of o-phthalic acid
except Diethyl Phthalate (DEP, CAS no 84-66-2) Various
Name CAS no. Pheromones Various Piper methysticum extract (kawa kawa) 9000-38-8 84696-40-2 Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil 72869-69-3 Pueraria mirifica n/a Pyrrolizidine alkaloids Various Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) 84696-05-9 Residual Solvents e.g.: Various e.g.: Benzene 71-43-2 Toluene 108-88-3 Retinol (Vitamin A) 68-26-8/11103-57-4 Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) 79-81-2 Salicylic Acid 69-72-7 Silver and its salts 7440-22-4 Sodium picramate 831-52-7 Tagetes oil 8016-84-0 TBHQ 1948-33-0 Theophylline 58-55-9 Thimerosal 54-64-8 Thioctic Acid 1077-28-7 Tolnaftate 2398-96-1 Triclosan 3380-34-5 Urea 57-13-6 Viscum Album 84929-55-5 Name CAS no. Vitamins, except Vitamin A, C and D, e.g.: Various e.g.:
Vitamin B1, thiamine 59-43-8 Vitamin B2, riboflavin 83-88-5
Vitamin B6, pyridoxine 8059-24-3 Vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin 68-19-9
Vitamin E, tocopherol 59-02-9/ 119-13-1/ 1406-18-4/ 10191-41-0 Vitamin K, menadione 58-27-5/ 84-80-0/ 11104-38-4/ 12001-79-5
Biotin, Vitamin B7/H 58-85-5 Folic acid, L-Glutamic acid 59-30-3
Niacin, Vitamin B5 59-67-6 Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B3/B5 79-83-4
Name CAS no. Xanthin derivates e.g.: Various e.g.:
Aminophylline 317-34-0 Caffeine 58-08-2
Theobromine 83-67-0 Theophylline 58-55-9 Methylsilanol Various
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A.6. Packaging Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP) Name CAS no. Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various Nonylphenol (NP) 25154-52-3 Octylphenol (OP) 27193-28-8 Azo Dyes & Pigments – releasing following amines Name CAS no. 4-Aminodiphenyl 92-67-1 Benzidine 92-87-5 4-Chloro-o-toluidine 95-69-2 2-Naphthylamine 91-59-8 o-Aminoazotoluene 97-56-3 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8 2,4-Diaminoanisole 615-05-4 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane 101-77-9 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 119-90-4 3,3’-Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) 119-93-7 3,3’-Dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane 838-88-0 p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 p-Cresidine 120-71-8 4,4’-Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline) 101-14-4 4,4’-Oxydianiline 101-80-4 4,4’-Thiodianiline 139-65-1 2,4-Toluenediamine 95-80-7 o-Toluidine 95-53-4 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline 137-17-7 o-Anisidine 90-04-0 p-Aminoazobenzene 60-09-3 2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1 2,6-Xylidine 87-62-7 Bisphenol-A (BPA) Name CAS no. BPA 80-05-7 Cationic Surfactants Name CAS no. Distearyldimethyl ammouniumchloride (DSDMAC) 107-64-2 Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC) 68783-78-8 Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammouniumchloride (DHTDMAC)
61789-80-8
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons Name CAS no. Chlorobenzenes Various Chloronaphthalenes Various Chlorotoluenes Various Chloroxylenes Various
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Name CAS no. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Various Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Various Chloroparaffins Name CAS no. Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 85535-84-8 Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 85535-85-9
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Chromium VI (Cr6+) Name CAS no. Cr6+ 18540-29-9 Cobalt Dichloride Name CAS no. Cobalt Dichloride 7646-79-9 / 16544-92-6 (dihydrate) / 7791-13-1
(hexahydrate) Dimethylformamide (DMF) Name CAS no. Dimethylformamide (DMF) 68-12-2 Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Name CAS no. Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) 624-49-7 Disperse Dyes Name CI NO CAS no. Disperse Blue 1 64 500 2475-45-8 Disperse Blue 3 61 505 2475-46-9 Disperse Blue 7 62 500 3179-90-6 Disperse Blue 26 63 305 3860-63-7 Disperse Blue 35 12222-75-2 Disperse Blue 102 12222-97-8 Disperse Blue 106 12223-01-7 Disperse Blue 124 61951-51-7 Disperse Brown 1 23355-64-8 Disperse Red 1 11 110 2872-52-8 Disperse Red 11 62 015 2872-48-2 Disperse Red 17 11 210 3179-89-3 Disperse Orange 1 11 080 2581-69-3 Disperse Orange 3 11 005 730-40-5 Disperse Orange 11 60 700 82-28-0 Disperse Orange 37 11 132 12223-33-5 Disperse Orange 76 (previously designated Orange 37) 51811-42-8 Disperse Orange 149 85136-74-9 Disperse Yellow 1 10 345 119-15-3 Disperse Yellow 3 11 855 2832-40-8 Disperse Yellow 9 10 375 6373-73-5 Disperse Yellow 23 26 070 6250-22-3 Disperse Yellow 39 12236-29-2 Disperse Yellow 49 54824-37-2 Dye related compounds Name CAS no. Aniline 62-53-3 Flame Retardants Name CAS no. Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (TRIS) 126-72-7 Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate 5412-25-9 Tris-(aziridinyl)-phosphineoxide (TEPA) 5455-55-1 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) Various Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP A) 79-94-7 Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Various Tri-o-cresyl phosphate 78-30-8 Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) 115-96-8 Hexabromocyclododecane 3194-55-6 2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol 3296-90-0 Tris(1,3-dichloroisopropyl)phosphate (TDCP) 13674-87-8 Triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) 115-86-6 Formaldehyde Name CAS no. Formaldehyde 50-00-0
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Isocyanates Name CAS no. Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) 101-68-8 Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDI) 822-06-0 Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) 4098-71-9 Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) 2778-42-9 2,4-Toluene diisocyanate (2,4 TDI) 2,6-Toluene diisocyanate (2,6 TDI)
584-84-9 91-08-7
Metals Name CAS no. Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3 Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9 Chromium (Cr) 7439-47-3 Cobalt (Co) 7440-48-4 Copper (Cu) 7440-50-8 Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 Mercury (Hg) 7439-97-6 Nickel (Ni) 7440-02-0 Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane Name CAS no. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 556-67-2
Organotin Compounds Name CAS no. Dibutyltin (DBT) 1002-53-5 Dioctyltin (DOT) - Tributyltin (TBT) 56573-85-4 Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) 6056-50-4 Trioctyltin (TOT) 250252-89-2 Triphenyltin (TPhT) 668-34-8 Tripropyltin (TPT) - Other tri-substituted organotins Various Other Azo Dyes Name Index no EC no CAS no. Navy Blue or Blue colorant A mixture of: disodium (6-(4-anisidino)-3-sulfonato-2-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-1-naphtholato)(1-(5-chloro-2-oxidophenylazo)-2-naphtholato)chromate(1-); trisodium bis(6-(4-anisidino)-3-sulfonato-2-(3,5-dinitro-2-oxidophenylazo)-1-naphtholato)chromate(1-)
611-070-00-2 405-665-4 Not allocated
Other Dyes Name CI NO CAS no. Acid Red 26 16 150 3761-53-3 Basic Red 9 42 500 569-61-9 Basic Violet 14 45 510 632-99-5 Direct Black 38 30 235 1937-37-7 Direct Blue 6 22 610 2602-46-2 Direct Brown 95 30 145 16071-86-6 Direct Red 28 22 120 573-58-0 Solvent Yellow 1 11 000 60-09-3 Solvent Yellow 2 11 020 60-11-7 Solvent Yellow 3 11 160 97-56-3 p-Phenylenediamine 76 060 106-50-3
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Perfluoro Compounds Name CAS no. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and PFOS related substances
Various
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) 335-67-1 Pesticides Name CAS no. Aldrine 309-00-2 Captafol 2425-06-1 Chlordane 57-74-9 Chlordecone (Kepon) 143-50-0 Chlordimerform 6164-98-3 Chlorobenzilate 510-15-6 DDD 72-54-8 DDE 72-55-9 DDT 50-29-3 Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 96-12-08 Dieldrine 60-57-1 Dinoseb 88-85-7 DTTB-(Timiperone) 57648-21-2 Endrine 72-20-8 Endosulphane 115-29-7, 33213-65-9 Ethylene dibromide 106-93-4 Heptachlor 76-44-8 Heptachloroepoxide 1024-57-3 Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1 α-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-84-6 β-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-85-7 δ-Hexachlorcyclohexane 319-86-8 Lindane (γ-Hexachlorcyclohexane) 58-89-9 Isodrin 465-73-6 Kelevane 4234-79-1 Metamidophos 10265-92-6 Methoxychlor 72-43-5 Mirex 2385-85-5 Monocrotophos 6923-22-4 Monomethyldibromodiphenylmethane 99688-47-8 Monomethyldichlorodiphenylmethane - Monomethyltetrachlorodiphenylmethane 76253-60-6 Parathion 56-38-2 Parathion-methyl 298-00-0 Perthane (Ethylane) 72-56-0 Phosphamidone 13171-21-6 Quintozene 82-68-8 Strobane 8001-50-1 Telodrin (Isobenzan) 297-78-9 Toxaphene (Camphechlorine) 8001-35-2 Halogenated biphenyls with the formula C12HnX10-n x=halogen, n=1,2,...9
Various
Halogenated terphenyls with the formula C18HnX14-n x=halogen, n=1,2,...13
Various
Halogenated naphthalenes with the formula C10HnX8-n x=halogen, n=1,2,...7
Various
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid and its salts and 2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionyl compunds (2,4-D)
Various
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetyl compounds (2,4,5-T)
Various
Phenols Name CAS no. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and esters 87-86-5 Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts and esters 58-90-2, 25167-83-3 o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7
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Phthalates Name CAS no. Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2 Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 86-66-2 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7 Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5 Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0 Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0 Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3 Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) 117-84-0 All other phthalates (all other esters of o-phthalic acid) Various Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Name CAS no. Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 Benzo(e)pyrene 192-97-2 Benzo(a)anthracene 56-55-3 Chrysene 218-01-9 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 Benzo(j)fluoranthene 205-82-3 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 53-70-3 Naphthalene 91-20-3 Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 Acenaphthene 83-32-9 Fluorene 86-73-7 Phenanthrene 85-01-8 Anthracene 120-12-7 Fluoranthene 206-44-0 Pyrene 129-00-0 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 193-39-5 Polychlorinated Compounds Name CAS no. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) 1336-36-3 Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT) 61788-33-8 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Name CAS no. Polyvinylchloride (PVC) 9002-86-2 Polyvinylidenchloride 9002-85-1 Polychloroprene 9010-98-4 Triclosan Name CAS no. Triclosan 3380-34-5
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A.7. Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) Restricted Substance Name CAS no. Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP): Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various Nonylphenol (NP) 25154-52-3 Octylphenol (OP) 27193-28-8 Organic Solvents: Benzene (Benzol) 71-43-2 1,4-Butanediol 110-63-4 Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) 127-19-5 Dimethylformamide (DMF) 68-12-2 Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether 110-80-5 n-Hexane 110-54-3 4,4’methylenebis(2-chloraniline) (MOCA) 101-14-4 Methylene chloride 75-09-2 Phenol 108-95-2 Tetrachloroethylene (PERC) 127-18-4 Tetrachloromethane 56-23-5 Trichloroethylene (TRIS) 79-01-6 Toluene (Toluol) 108-88-3
H&M Chemical Restrictions, 11 April 2012 53(55) Appendix B – Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products
Appendix B – Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products All substances listed below are permitted as colorants in Cosmetic Products under the specific restrictions and requirements laid down. The numbers under the column “Field of application” mean:
1) Colouring agents permitted in all cosmetics products.
2) Colouring agents permitted in all cosmetics products, except those intended for use in the area of eye (eye lid, eye lashes and area below the eye down to the cheek bone).
3) Colouring agents permitted only in externally applied cosmetic products. They should not intend to come into contact neither with the mucous membrane (includes the intimate/genital area and the oral cavity of the mouth) nor with the lips.
4) Colouring agents permitted only in externally applied cosmetic products, except those intended for use in the area of eye. They should not intend to come into contact neither with the mucous membrane nor with the lips.
Permitted Colorantsa
Colour Field of Applicationb Other Requirementsc
1 2 3 4
CI 10316 d Yellow X See also 21 CFR 74.2707a. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.2051.
CI 12085 d Red X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 3.0%. Also permitted in lip products at a maximum level of 3.0% in the finished product. See also 21 CFR 74.2336. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 14700 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2304. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 15510 d Orange X See also 21 CFR 74.2254. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15800 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2331. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15850 d, e Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2306. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2307. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15880 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2334. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 15985 d Yellow X E 110. See also 21 CFR 74.2706. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 16035 Red X Shall not be exposed to oxidising or reducing agents or any other condition that may affect their integrity. The aluminium lake of this colour is permanently permitted in cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye. See also 21 CFR 74.2340.
CI 17200 d Red X Also permitted in lip products at a maximum level of 3.0% in the finished product. And permitted in mouthwashes (including breath fresheners) and dentifrices. See also 21 CFR 74.2333. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
a Permitted colorants are named by their CI no. or other commonly used denomination. The lakes and salts of the permitted
colorants, using substances not prohibited in Annex II or not regulated in Annex V of EU Cosmetic Regulation, are also permitted except if otherwise specified under the headline “Other requirements”.
b If there is no cross in the columns below the headline “Field of application” appropriate restrictions and conditions of use will be found under the headline “Other requirements”.
c Colorants whose number is preceded by the letter “E” in accordance with the EU Directive of 1962 concerning foodstuffs and colouring matters must fulfil the purity requirements laid down in those Directives. They continue to be subject to the general criteria set out in Annex III to the 1962 Directive concerning colouring matters where the letter “E” has been deleted there from. See also EU Cosmetic Regulation Annex IV for more information about the limitations and purity requirements in Europe for each colorant specified above.
d The insoluble Barium, Strontium and Zirconium lakes, salts and pigments of these colorants shall also be permitted. They must pass test for insolubility, which will be determined by the procedure laid down in Article 8 in the EU Cosmetic Regulation.
e This colorant has two different names as a certified colorant in USA. Therefore this colorant has two different criteria regarding purity, other requirements, limitations and field of application.
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Permitted Colorantsa
Colour Field of Applicationb Other Requirementsc
1 2 3 4
CI 19140 d Yellow X E 102. The aluminium lake of this colour is permanently permitted in cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye. See also 21 CFR 74.2705. All other lakes are permitted in all cosmetics, except those intended for use in the area of the eye, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 40800 Orange X See also 21 CFR 73.2095.
CI 42053 Green X See also 21 CFR 74.2203. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 42090 e Blue X See also 21 CFR 74.2104. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Blue X The aluminium lake of this colour is permanently permitted in cosmetics intended for use in the area of the eye. See also 21 CFR 74.2101. All other lakes are permitted in all cosmetics, except those intended for use in the area of the eye, see 21 CFR 82.1051 and 21 CFR 82.51.
CI 45350 e Yellow X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 6%. See also 21 CFR 74.2707. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Yellow X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 6%. See also 21 CFR 74.2708. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45370 d Orange X Also permitted in lip products at a maximum level of 5.0% in the finished product. And permitted in mouthwashes and dentifrices that are to be ingested.
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2255. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45380 d, e Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2321. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2322. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45410 d, e Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2327. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2328. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 45425 e Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
3% 2-(iodo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2260. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
Red X Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and
3% 2-(iodo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid. See also 21 CFR 74.2261. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 47000 Yellow X See also 21 CFR 74.2711.
CI 47005 Yellow X E 104. See also 21 CFR 74.2710. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 59040 Green X Maximum level in the finished cosmetic product should not exceed 0.01%. See also 21 CFR 74.2208.
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Permitted Colorantsa
Colour Field of Applicationb Other Requirementsc
1 2 3 4
CI 60725 Violet X See also 21 CFR 74.2602. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 60730 Violet X See also 21 CFR 74.2602a.
CI 61565 Green X See also 21 CFR 74.2206. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 61570 Green X See also 21 CFR 74.2205. All lakes are permitted in all cosmetics, except those intended for use in the area of the eye, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 73360 Red X See also 21 CFR 74.2330. All lakes are permitted as the ordinary colour, see 21 CFR 82.1051.
CI 75120 Orange X E 160 b.See also 21 CFR 73.2030.
CI 75130 Orange X E 160 a. See also 21 CFR 73.2095.
CI 75170 White X See also 21 CFR 73.2329.
CI 75470 Red X E 120. See also 21 CFR 73.2087.
CI 75810 Green Only to be used in cosmetic dentifrices at a maximum level of 0.1% and only together with*:
Water. Glycerine. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose. Tetrasodium pyrophosphate. Sorbitol. Magnesium phosphate, tribasic. Calcium carbonate. Calcium phosphate, dibasic. Sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate. Artificial sweeteners*. Flavours*. Preservatives* (see chapter 3.1.).
E 140 and E 141. *See also 21 CFR 73.2125.
CI 77000 White X E 173. See also 21 CFR 73.2645.
CI 77007 Blue X See also 21 CFR 73.2725.
CI 77163 White X See also 21 CFR 73.2162.
CI 77266 black X See also 21 CFR 74.2052.
CI 77400 e Brown X See also 21 CFR 73.2646.
Brown X See also 21 CFR 73.2647.
CI 77489 Orange X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77491 Red X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77492 Yellow X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77499 Black X E 172. See also 21 CFR 73.2250.
CI 77510 Blue X Free from cyanide ions. See also 21 CFR 73.2299.
CI 77742 Violet X See also 21 CFR 73.2775.
CI 77820 White Permitted in fingernail polishes at a maximum level of 1.0% in the finished product. E 174. See also 21 CFR 73.2500.
CI 77891 White X E 171. See also 21 CFR 73.2575.
CI 77947 White X See also 21 CFR 73.2991.
Caramel Brown X E 150. See also 21 CFR 73.2085.
Mica Opaque X See also 21 CFR 73.2496.