Restricted Substances List - Primark

Restricted Substances List

September 2015

Primark’s Commitment to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Primark has long recognised the importance of reducing the environmental impact of the manufacturing process, and of continuing to evolve its chemical management policy in line with industry best practice. To this end, Primark has committed to working with industry and other stakeholders to phase out hazardous chemicals within the textile and apparel supply chain to achieve the goal of ‘zero discharge’ by 2020. The detail of this is outlined in Primark’s Detox Commitment, agreed in conjunction with the global NGO Greenpeace. A copy of this commitment is available here. In line with this commitment, Primark’s Restricted Substance List (RSL) has been updated to take into account the priority chemical groups for phase out. The requirements outlined within the RSL will continue to be updated periodically in order to achieve the effective and sustainable phase out of specific chemicals. In addition to the RSL, when purchasing chemicals and fabric, suppliers must confirm that all chemicals and fabrics are in compliance with the ZDHC MRSL. Choosing ZHDC MRSL compliant formulations will help to ensure compliance with Primark RSL.

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Primark Suppliers Guidelines

Restricted Substances Matrix Test item

Plastics and other synthetic

Textiles and fabric from natural fibres

Phthalates Flame Retardants (if claimed) Aromatic Amines in Azo Colorants Organotin Compounds Chlorobenzenes & Chlorotoluenes Chlorinated Solvents SCCP

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Total Cadmium

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Total Mercury Total Lead Nickel Release Extractable Heavy Metals (ISO 105 E04) Soluble Heavy Metals (EN 71-3/ ASTM F963) Chromium VI

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o

o

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Coating/ Printng

Leather

Metal parts

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  o  o

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Rubber o 

 o o o 

    (Jewellery Only)

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o

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o

o

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 (Toys Only)   (Packaging Materials Only)

Total Heavy Metals APs & APEOs PFCs (if claimed) DMFu Formaldehyde Navy Blue Allergenic & Carcinogenic Dyes PAHs

Textiles and fabric from synthetic fibres

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 - Core Test  - Optional Test  - Highest priority chemical for phase out

The matrix above is a reference guide highlighting where certain listed chemicals could be likely to occur in various items under testing. It is not intended to replace the full content of this manual. The table may not always be completely accurate; the number of possible variations and combinations of materials that can occur in products prevent being able to make definitive statements on these matters.

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Group

••- Highest priority chemical for phase out  - Priority chemical for phase out Relevant Legislation & Test Method

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Phthalates

Primark Limit (mg/kg)

Substance

CAS-No.

Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)

85-68-7

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Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

84-74-2 117-81-7

•• ••

117-84-0

••

28553-12-0 & 68515-48-0 26761-40-0 & 68515-49-1

••

Dimethyl phthalate (DMP)

131-11-3

Diethyl phthalate (DEP)

84-66-2 131-16-8

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84-69-5

••

84-61-7

••

84-75-3

••

1000

84-76-4 27554-26-3

•• ••

(Each & Sum)

117-82-8

••

Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP) Di-iso-nonyl phthalate (DINP) Di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP)

EU REACH Annex XVII, EU REACH SVHC, US CPSIA, Solvent extraction, GCMS/LC-MS analysis/ CPSC-CH-C100109.3

Priority Chemicals for Phase Out

Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP) Di-iso-butyl phthalate (DIBP) Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP) Dimethoxyethyl phthalate (DMEP) Diisopentylphthalate (DIPP) N-pentylisopentylphthalate (iPnPP) Dipentyl phthalate (DPP) 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich (DIHP) 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters (DHNUP) 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentylester, branched and linear 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester, branched and linear

605-50-5

Reason for Concern

Products Affected

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Carcinogenic; toxic to reproduction Endocrine disruptors

Plasticised materials in toys and childcare articles

Risk of the item being mouthed

776297-69-9 131-18-0 71888-89-6

68515-42-4

84777-06-0

68515-50-4

September 2015


Group

Flame Retardants

Relevant Legislation & Test Method

EU REACH Annex XVII, EU REACH SVHC, EC POP Regulation Solvent extraction, GC-MS/LC-MS analysis (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg each, except HBCDD: 100 mg/kg)

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Substance Polybromobiphenyls (PBBs) Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TRIS) Polybromodiphenyl ethers (PBDEs) Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) 2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3propanediol (BBMP) Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) Tris(1,3-dichloroisopropyl) phosphate (TDCP)

CAS-No.


Various

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126-72-7

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Various

•

79-94-7

•

5412-25-9

•

3194-55-6

•

3296-90-0

•

115-96-8

•

13674-87-8

September 2015


Not detected

Reason for Concern

Harmful to health and environment

Products Affected

Any textile article which claims flame retardant finishing

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Group


Substance

CAS-No.


Aromatic Amines in Azo Colorants

4-Aminodiphenyl (Biphenyl4-ylamine or 92-67-1 Xenylamine) Benzidine 92-87-5

EU REACH Annex XVII, EU REACH SVHC, EN 14362-1 (Textile) ISO 17234-1 (Leather) pAAB confirmation: EN 14362-3 (Textile) ISO 17234-2 (Leather) (Detection limit: 5 mg/kg each)

4-Chloro-o-toluidine

95-69-2

2-Naphthylamine

91-59-8

o-Aminoazotoluene (4-Amino-2`,3dimethylazobenzne or 4o-tolyazo-o-toluidine) 5-nitro-o-toluidine (2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene) 4-Chloroaniline (p-Chloroaniline) 4-Methoxy-mphenylenediamine (2,4-Diaminoanisole) 4,4`Diaminodiphenylmethane (4,4`-Methylenedianiline) 3,3`-Dichlorobenzidine (3,3`-Dichlorobiphenyl4,4`-ylenediamine) 3,3`-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 3,3`-Dimethylbenzidine (4,4`-Bi-o-tolidine) 4,4`-Methylenedi-otoluidine (3,3`-Dimethyl4,4`diaminodiphenylmethane) p-Cresidine (6-Methoxy-m-toluidine)

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106-47-8

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615-05-4

101-77-9

91-94-1

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119-93-7

• •

838-88-0

120-71-8

4,4`-Thiodianiline

139-65-1

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95-53-4 95-80-7

20 (Each)

Prolonged and direct skin contact items only

Clothing, bedding, towels, hairpieces, wigs, hats, nappies and other sanitary items, sleeping bags, footwear, gloves, wristwatch straps, handbags, purses/wallets, briefcases, chair covers, pursestextile worn or round the neck, leather toys and toys which include textile or leather garments, yarn and fabrics intended for use by the final consumer

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60-09-3

•

95-68-1

•

87-62-7

•

62-53-3

•

September 2015

The prohibited amines are carcinogenic

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90-04-0

137-17-7

All dyed textile and leather in prolonged contact with the skin and oral cavity including:

•

119-90-4

101-80-4

Aniline

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4,4`-Oxydianiline

o-Anisidine (2-Methoxyaniline) 4-Aminoazobenzene (p-Aminoazobenzene) 2,4-Xylidine (2,4-dimethylaniline) 2,6-Xylidine (2,6-dimethylaniline)

Products Affected

•

99-55-8

101-14-4

2,4,5-Trimethylaniline

Reason for Concern

97-56-3

4,4`-Methylene-bis-(2chloraniline) (2,2`-Dichloro-4,4`methylene-dianiline)

o-Toluidine (2-Aminotoluene) 4-Methyl-mphenylenediamine (2,4-Toluenediamine)



Group

Organotin Compounds Chlorinated Solvents

Substance

CAS-No.


Monobutyltin (MBT) EU REACH Annex XVII, EU REACH SVHC, KOH/Solvent extraction, GC-MS analysis acc. to CEN ISO/TS 16179 (Detection limit: 0.025 mg/kg each)

Dibutyltin (DBT) Dioctyltin (DOT) Tributyltin (TBT) Triphenyltin (TPhT)

Various

Tricyclohexyltin (TCyHT) Trioctyltin (TOT) Tripropyltin (TPT)

EU REACH SVHC, DIN 54232 (Detection limit: 0.1 mg/kg each)

Chlorobenzene

108-90-7

1,2-Dichlorobenzene

95-50-1

1,3-Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-Dichlorobenzene

541-73-1, 106-46-7

1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene

87-61-6


120-82-1


108-70-3

1,2,3,4Tetrachlorobenzene 1,2,3,5Tetrachlorobenzene, 1,2,4,5Tetrachlorobenzene

634-66-2 634-90-2, 95-94-3

Pentachlorobenzene

608-93-5

Hexachlorobenzene

118-74-1

Chlorotoluenes Dichlorotoluenes Trichlorotoluenes Tetrachlorotoluenes

Chlorotoluenes

Chlorobenzenes


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Reason for Concern

Products Affected

Biocide used in printing inks

1 (each)

Toxic to reproduction; persistent organic pollutant (POP); causes damage to aquatic species

Catalyst and stabiliser for PVC and PU, used in coated or laminated fabrics. Also can be found in plastisol prints

Toxic, carcinogenic, skin irritants

Used on disperse -dyed polyester as a dyeing aid

Toxic

Chlorinated solvents are used in a variety of products from footwear, toys, coated plastics and for fumigation

• • • • •

1 (Sum)

• •

Various

Pentachlorotoluene

EU REACH SVHC, Headspace/ Solvent extraction, GC-MS analysis (Detection limit: 100 mg/kg each)

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1,2-Dichloroethane

107-06-2

1,1-Dichloroethylene

75-35-4

Methylene Chloride

75-09-2

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

156-59-2

trans-1,2Dichloroethylene

156-60-5

Chloroform

67-66-3

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

71-55-6

Carbon Tetrachloride

56-23-5

Trichloroethylene

79-01-6

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

79-00-5

1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane

630-20-6

Tetrachloroethylene

127-18-4

September 2015

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1000 (Each)


Group

Chlorophenols SCCP


EU REACH Annex XVII, German ChemVO KOH/Solvent extraction, GC-MS analysis acc. to Draft ISO 17070 (Detection limit: 0.05 mg/kg each)

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), Solvent extraction, GCNCI analysis (Detection limit: 30 mg/kg)

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Substance

CAS-No.

Pentachlorophenol

87-86-5

2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol

4901-51-3


58-90-2


935-95-5

2,4,6-Trichlorophenol

88-06-2


933-78-8


95-95-4

3,4,5-Trichlorophenol, 2,3,4-Trichlorophenol

609-19-8, 15950-66-0

2,3-Dichlorophenol

576-24-9

3,4-Dichlorophenol

95-77-2

2,4-Dichlorophenol, 2,5-Dichlorophenol, 2,6-Dichlorophenol, 3,5-Dichlorophenol

120-83-2, 583-78-8, 87-65-0, 591-35-5

2-Chlorophenol

95-57-8

3-Chlorophenol

108-43-0

4-Chlorophenol

106-48-9

Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCP)


85535-84-8

September 2015

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0.5 (Each)

• • •

Reason for Concern

Bioaccumulative ; persistent in the environment; toxic to aquatic species; suspected carcinogen

Products Affected

Used as a fungicide to prevent decay and mildew on leather

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•

Not Detected

Toxic to environment

Fatting agent and softeners for leather and also used as softeners and flame retardants in plastics and treated textiles


Group


ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 0.02 mg/kg)

Substance

CAS-No.


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Arsenic (As)

ISO 105 E04 (Textile), (Detection limit: 0.02 mg/kg)

Heavy Metals

EU REACH Annex XVII, EN 1122/ Acid digestion, AAS/ICP analysis (Plastic & coating) (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg)


0.2

100

0.02 Toxic

*Various

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Mercury (Hg)

Mercury compounds can be found in pesticides and as catalysts in paints on surface coatings of buttons and zippers

100


EU REACH Annex XVII, Acid digestion, AAS/ICP analysis (Metal) (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg)

Cadmium and its compounds are found in colouring pigments; plastics; paints e.g. surface paints on buttons and zippers

•

Cadmium (Cd)

Products Affected

Arsenic can be used in pesticides and preservatives for cotton. It can also be found in trims, plastics and synthetic fibres

0.1


EC No. 848/2012 Acid digestion, ICP analysis (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg)

Reason for Concern

0.2

•

Lead (Pb)

500

Lead compounds can be found in footwear; plastics; inks and paints and other surface coatings Metal parts of jewellery including imitation jewellery and hair accessories, bracelets, necklaces, rings, piercing jewellery, wrist watches and wrist-wear; brooches and cufflinks All parts which could be put into the mouth (i.e. Clothing parts such as buttons, zippers or other fastenings) or footwear Inner parts of watches, crystal glass and enamels are excluded

*These Heavy Metals are common in a wide variety of substances

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Group


Substance

CAS-No.


US CPSIA CPSC-CH-E1003-09, (Surface coating) (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg)


Reason for Concern

90

Product for children

100

Plastic components (buttons, zips, etc.).Surface Coatings; Coated or laminated fabrics e.g. imitation leather bags and metallic parts of jewellery and metal parts of imitation jewellery and hair accessories

30

Used as catalyst in the production of polyester fibres

Lead (Pb)

Heavy Metals Continued …

US CPSIA CPSC-CH-E1001-8.3 / CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3 (Substrate) (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg)

ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 0.5 mg/kg) Acid digestion, ICP analysis (Detection limit: 1 mg/kg) ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 0.1 mg/kg)

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Antimony (Sb)

260

Cobalt (Co)

*Various Common to numerous substances

Toxic

•

ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 0.1 mg/kg) EU REACH Annex XVII, EN 1811 & EN 12472 (Metal) (Detection limit: 0.05 ug/cm2/week )

1

For example used as colour pigment in dyes for textile products

1

Used in metals to enhance mechanical properties

0.2 or 0.5 ug/cm2/week

Copper (Cu)

ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 6 mg/kg)

Zinc (Zn)

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Nickel (Ni)

ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 5 mg/kg)


Products Affected

•

25

Used as colour pigment in dyes for textile products

•

Data

Used as colour pigment in dyes for textile products

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Chromium (Cr)

September 2015

Affects product with metal that is in prolonged skin contact and body piercings

1

Chrome III although usually associated with leather can also be found in dyeing of wool after the chroming process


Group

Relevant Legislation & Test Method ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 6 mg/kg)

Substance

CAS-No.


Heavy Metals Continued …

94/62/EC Others: Acid digestion, ICP analysis; Cr (VI): alkaline digestion, UV-Vis analysis (Detection limit: 5 mg/kg) US CPSIA ASTM F963 (Detection limit: Refer to norm)

PFCs

APs & APEOs

2009/48/EC EN 71-3 (Detection limit: Refer to norm) EU REACH Annex XVII EU REACH SVHC, Solvent extraction, GC-MS/LC-MS analysis AP: (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg each) Solvent extraction, GC-MS/LC-MS analysis acc. to Draft ISO 18254 APEO: (Detection limit: 50 mg/kg each)

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), Solvent extraction, LCMS-MS analysis acc. to DIN Cent/TS 15968 (Detection limit: 1 µg/m² each)

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Reason for Concern

Products Affected

Textile product

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Manganese (Mn)

ISO 105 E04 (Textile) (Detection limit: 0.5mg/kg) EU REACH Annex XVII, ISO 17075 (Leather) (Detection limit: 3 mg/kg)

Primark Limit (mg/kg) Data

Chrome VI although usually associated with leather can also be found in dyeing of wool after the chroming process

0.5

•

Chromium VI (Cr VI)

3

Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Chromium VI (Cr VI)

*Various Common to numerous substances

100 (Sum)

Packaging materials

8 elements

Refer to standard

Toys

19 elements

Refer to standard

Toys

-

Octylphenol (OP)

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Nonylphenol (NP)

••

Octylphenolethoxylates (OPEOs)

Various

•• 100 (Sum)

Nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEOs) Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Perfluorooctane sulphonates (PFOS) Perfluoro-n-hexanoic acid (PFHxA) Perfluorohexane sulphonates (PFHxS) Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) Perfluorobutane sulphonates (PFBS)

Persistent, bioaccumulative ; toxic to the environment and to human health; toxic to reproduction

Used as surfactants (wetting agents) and detergents in textile processing. Used with fibres such as silk and linen, whose naturally occurring gums and resins make them difficult to wet out, and also in denim

Persistent in the environment, bioaccumulative; harmful to mammals

Coatings or finishes applied to fabrics to provide water or soiling repellence

10 (Sum)

•• 335-67-1

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2795-39-3

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307-24-4

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3871-99-6

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375-22-4

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29420-49-3

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September 2015

1 ug/m2 (Each)


Group


DMFu

EU REACH Annex XVII, Solvent extraction, GC-MS analysis acc. to ISO/TS 16186 (Detection limit: 0.03 mg/kg)

Substance

Dimethyl fumarate

CAS-No.

624-49-7



0.1

Reason for Concern

Causes painful skin irritation and acute respiratory irritation

Products Affected

Fungicide used to prevent mould formation during transit of any leather and textile items

Navy Blue

Formaldehyde

16 (Baby)

ISO 14184-1 (Textile) (Detection limit: 5 mg/kg) ISO 17226-2 (Leather) (Detection limit: 20 mg/kg)

75 (Direct skin contact)

Formaldehyde

50-00-0

300 (Without direct skin contact)

Causes skin and respiratory irritation

Textiles with easy-care finishes Pigment prints Preservatives in leather

150 (Leather)

EU REACH Annex XVII, Solvent extraction, LCMS analysis (Detection limit: 10 mg/kg)

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The prohibited dyes are carcinogenic Navy blue

118685-33-9

September 2015

Not Detected

Prolonged and direct skin contact items only

Any dyed textile or leather


DIN 54231 (Detection limit: 1 mg/L each)

Group Group

PAHs

Carcinogenic Dyes

Allergenic Dyes


EU REACH Annex XVII, AfPS GS 2014:01 PAH (Detection limit: 0. 2 mg/kg each)

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Substance

CAS-No.

Disperse blue 1

2475-45-8

Disperse blue 3 Disperse blue 7 Disperse blue 26 Disperse blue 35 Disperse blue 102 Disperse blue 106 Disperse blue 124 Disperse brown 1 Disperse orange 1 Disperse orange 3 Disperse orange 37/59/76 Disperse orange 149 Disperse red 1 Disperse red 11 Disperse red 17 Disperse yellow 1 Disperse yellow 3 Disperse yellow 9 Disperse yellow 23 Disperse yellow 39 Disperse yellow 49 Disperse blue 1 Acid red 26 Basic red 9 Basic violet 14 Direct black 38 Direct blue 6 Direct red 28 Disperse orange 11

2475-46-9 3179-90-6 3860-63-7 12222-75-2 12222-97-8 12223-01-7 61951-51-7 23355-64-8 2581-69-3 730-40-5 12223-33-5 85136-74-9 2872-52-8 2872-48-2 3179-89-3 119-15-3 2832-40-8 6373-73-5 6250-23-3 12236-29-2 54824-37-2 2475-45-8 3761-53-3 569-61-9 632-99-5 1937-37-7 2602-46-2 573-58-0 82-28-0

Disperse yellow 3 Benzo (a) anthracene Chrysene Benzo (a) pyrene Dibenzo (a,h) anthracene Benzo (b) fluoranthene Benzo (k) fluoranthen Benzo (j) fluoranthene Benzo (e) pyrene

2832-40-8 56-55-3 218-01-9 50-32-8 53-70-3 205-99-2 207-08-9 205-82-3 192-97-2

Naphthalene Acenaphthylene Acenaphthene Fluorene Phenanthrene Antracene Fluoranthene Pyrene Indeno (1,2,3-cd) pyrene Benzo (g,h,i) perylene

91-20-3 208-96-8 83-32-9 86-73-7 85-01-8 120-12-7 206-44-0 129-00-0 193-39-5 191-24-2


September 2015


Reason for Concern

Products Affected

5 mg/L (Each)

Cause severe skin irritation

Disperse dyes are commonly used to dye polyester, also acetate and nylon

5 mg/L (Each)

Carcinogenic

Disperse dyes are commonly used to dye polyester, also acetate and nylon

Carcinogenic

Products with plastic and/ or coating are most likely to contain PAHs. PAHs are unintentional contaminations of mineral oil products such as glues, mineral oil softeners in plastics or carbon black dyes

1 mg/kg (each) sum of PAHs: 10 mg/kg Toys: 0.5 mg/kg (each), sum of PAHs: 10 mg/kg

sum of PAHs: 10 mg/kg


Glossary:       

Bioaccumulative: Carcinogenic: Detection Limit: Each: Priority Chemicals: Sum: Not detected:

Accumulation of chemicals in living organisms A substance with cancer causing properties Lowest amount possible to detect with the referenced method The limit applies to each individual substance of the substance group in question Chemicals under focus to be phased out as per Primark’s Detox Commitment The limit applies to all findings regarding the substance group in question The substance in question was not present above the detection limit

Updated September 2015. Compiled in partnership with Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Ltd

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