H&M Chemical Restrictions: Global Quality Department 16 May 2013

H&M Chemical Restrictions
Global Quality Department

16 May 2013
Valid for all brands in H&M group
Content
General ........................................................................................................... 4
More Information and Guidelines ....................................................................... 7
Definitions ...................................................................................................... 7
Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 8
Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) .............................. 9
Part 2: Packaging ......................................................................................... 11
Requirements – all Material ............................................................................. 11
Glass ............................................................................................................ 12
Leather ......................................................................................................... 12
Metal ............................................................................................................ 14
Paper & Wood................................................................................................ 14
Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating ............................................................ 14
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print................................................ 16
Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products .................................. 19
Requirements – all Materials ........................................................................... 19
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print................................................ 21
Leather ......................................................................................................... 23
Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating & Foam .................................................. 25
Metal ............................................................................................................ 27
Paper & Wood................................................................................................ 28
Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down ..................................................................... 29
Glass & Crystal .............................................................................................. 30
Recycled Material ........................................................................................... 30
Part 4: Cosmetic Products............................................................................. 31
Requirements - all Cosmetic Products ............................................................... 31
Restrictions – all Cosmetic Products ................................................................. 32
4.1: Permitted Colorants in Cosmetic Products .................................................. 37
Part 5: Food Contact Products ...................................................................... 41
Requirements - all Food Contact Material .......................................................... 41
Ceramic & Glass ............................................................................................ 42
Metals and Alloys ........................................................................................... 44
Stainless steel ............................................................................................... 45
Paper & Board ............................................................................................... 45
Wood & Natural fiber (E.g. cotton, jute, flax, hemp, starch) ................................ 46
Adjuvant, Processing Aids and Coatings ............................................................ 47
Colorants for Plastics and other Polymers Used in Commodities ........................... 47
Plastic .......................................................................................................... 48
Part 6: Candles ............................................................................................. 54
Requirements – All Candles ............................................................................. 54
Paraffin Wax.................................................................................................. 55
Stearic Acid ................................................................................................... 55
Palm wax ...................................................................................................... 55
Beeswax ....................................................................................................... 56
Colors, pigments, dyes and lacquers ................................................................ 57
Part 7: Hard Products ................................................................................... 58
All materials .................................................................................................. 58
Surface Treatment & Adhesives ....................................................................... 60
Metal ............................................................................................................ 61
Plastic & Rubber including Foam ...................................................................... 61
Paper & Board ............................................................................................... 63
Wood & Wood Based Materials ......................................................................... 63
Ceramics & Porcelain ...................................................................................... 64
Glass & Crystal .............................................................................................. 64
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Index
Part 8: Chemical Products ............................................................................. 65
Requirements – all Chemical Products .............................................................. 65
Products for skin/nail/hair/teeth/body application .............................................. 66
Part 9: Toys .................................................................................................. 67
Requirements – all Toys.................................................................................. 67
Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products ................................................... 68
Requirements – All Electrical and Electronic Products .......................................... 68
Part 11: Medical Devices ............................................................................... 70
Requirements – All Medical Devices .................................................................. 70
Product Standards.......................................................................................... 71
Restricted substances ..................................................................................... 72
Appendix A - Restricted Substances and CAS No .......................................... 75
A.1. Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) ............................... 76
A.2. Part 2: Packaging .................................................................................... 80
A.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products .................................... 86
A.4. Part 4: Cosmetic Products ........................................................................ 92
A.5. Part 5: Food Contact Products ................................................................... 94
A.7. Part 7: Hard Products .............................................................................. 96
A.10. Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products .............................................. 102
Appendix B – Test Methods and Reporting Limits ....................................... 103
B.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products .................................. 104
B.4. Part 4: Cosmetic Products ...................................................................... 108
B.5. Part 5: Food Contact Products ................................................................. 109

Index
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 eleven parts:

Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
Part 2: Packaging
Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Part 4: Cosmetic Products
Part 5: Food Contact Products
Part 6: Candles
Part 7: Hard Products
Part 8: Chemical Products
Part 9: Toys
Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products
Part 11: Medical Devices
Part 2, 3, 5 and 7 are divided into materials. The restrictions in Part 3 also apply to
Part 9 and 11 product types. The restrictions in Part 7 also apply to Part 5 and 6
product types. If the product is sold in a packaging, it must also comply with part 2. All
products must comply with Part 1. Each limit in H&M Chemical Restrictions is valid for
homogeneous parts of the concerned product if not otherwise stated.
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. The examples do not claim to be complete.
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear Products
Fabric & lining:

− Follow Textile restrictions in Part 3
Painted metal zipper & metal press buttons:

− Follow Metal restrictions in Part 3 for the metal.
− Follow the Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating
restrictions in Part 3 for the paint.
Drawstring, plastic stoppers & possible placement print:

− Follow Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating
restrictions in Part 3
Padding:
− Follow Fusing, Padding, Feather and Down
Cosmetic Products
Lip gloss:
− Follow restrictions for Cosmetic Products in Part 4.
Lid and bottle:

− Follow restrictions for Packaging in Part 2.

General
Food Contact Products
Lid and bottle:

− Follow Plastic, Rubber, Paints & Surface coating
PE lid:
− Follow PE plastic restrictions in Part 5
PP bottle:
− Follow PP plastic restrictions in Part 5
Hard Products
Vase, soap dispenser, hooks:

− Follow restrictions for Hard Products in Part 7.
Toys
All toys, soft and hard, and art materials (pens, crayons and
paint) for children:
− Follow restrictions for Toys in Part 9.
− Follow restrictions for respective material in Part 3,
Apparel / Accessories / Footwear / Soft Products,
− Pens, crayons, paint etc. are also chemical products.
Follow restrictions in Part 8.
Chemical Products
Glue for Eye lashes, art materials (pens, crayons and paint),
room scent, shoe polish, cleaning/washing products:
− Follow restrictions for Chemical Products in Part 8.
Packaging of the product:

− Follow restrictions for Packaging in Part 2.
Part of the product that is not the chemical preparation:

− Follow relevant Part for that material

General
Medical Devices
Adhesive bandage/ Plaster:

− Follow restrictions for Medical Devices in Part 11
By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, the Supplier commits to comply with
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 H&M Chemical Restrictions.
By accepting 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 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 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, H&M test result will prevail.

General
More Information and Guidelines
Part 2, Packaging
More information is found in “H&M PIM – Packing Instructions Manual”1.
Part 3, Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft 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/Soft Products”1.
Part 4, 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 5, 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.
Definitions
Concentration Limit The substance must not be present in the product at

concentrations above this limit.
Not Detected The substance must not be present in the finished product at
concentrations above the analytical reporting limit.
Usage Ban The substance must not be used in production and it must not
be added to the product.2
Homogeneous Uniform composition throughout, i.e. a material that cannot be

mechanically disjointed into different materials.
Kinematic viscosity Describes how fast a fluid is spread on a flat surface in relation
to its mass, i.e. weight.
Organoleptic Refers to any sensory property of a product, including smell,

taste, colour and feel.
1
Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Portal.
2
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.

General
Abbreviations
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
IU International Unit. A unit used when measuring vitamins.
MRSL Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
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.
Percentage Percentage is weight by weight, % w/w
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

General
Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
(MRSL)
The Manufacturing Restricted Substance List consists of three different categories of substances:
- Substances which are especially harmful for the workers and/or the environment e.g.
Organic Solvents and APEO.
- Substances restricted in products but still shown to be released in the textile supply
chain, e.g. Azo Dyes and Phthalates.
- H&M policy decisions e.g. PFC and Sandblasting.
Clause 1: Substances are not allowed to be found in H&M production sites and used in H&M
production
Clause 2: Substances are not allowed to be used in H&M production.
If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance
is specified in Appendix A.1.
Requirement/Restricted Clause Limit/Requirement

substance
1 2
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Usage ban
●
Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)*
Azo Dyes & Pigments* ● Usage ban
Dye related compounds
Aniline ● Usage ban
Chlorinated Aromatic Usage ban

●
Hydrocarbons*
Chlorinated Bleaching Agents Usage ban

●
Finishing treatments with chlorinated bleaching
agents can be used in denim production only.
Chlorinated Organic Solvents* ● Usage ban
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 ● Usage ban
Flame retardants* ● Usage ban
Organic Solvents* Usage ban

In glues, spot removers, paints, lacquers ●
etc.
Dimethylformamide (DMF) Usage ban except during PU production. Please

●
see below for more info about PU production.
Organotin Compounds* ● Usage ban
Perfluorinated Compounds Usage ban

●
(PFCs)*

Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL)
Requirement/Restricted Clause Limit/Requirement
substance
1 2
3
Phthalates * ● Usage ban
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)* Usage ban

And similar chlorinated polymers,
●
e.g. Polyvinylidenchloride and
Polychloroprene (neoprene)
Sand Blasting Sandblasting is not allowed in

● Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
(Part 3).
Solvent based Glues
Solvent based systems shall be exchanged to water based systems.4
Solvent based Polyurethane, PU
Shall be exchanged to water based systems in cases where it is technical possible.
3
Diethylphthalate is exempted in cosmetic production.
4
Supplier must always get an approval from H&M Global Quality Department before using any non-water based
systems.

Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL)
Part 2: Packaging
Below restrictions and requirements are valid for all product packaging.
The container/packaging5 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.
is specified in Appendix A.2. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in Appendix B.3.
Requirements – all Material
Requirement/Restricted Limit/Requirement
substance
Cobalt Dichloride6 Usage ban
Dimethylfumarate7 (DMFu) Not detected
Discolouration No change in colour caused by chemicals.
Flame Retardants*8 Not detected
Fumigation No fumigation of raw materials or finished product is

allowed.9
Mould Spores and mycelia of mould not detected.
Odour Grade 2 - not unpleasant
Perfluorinated Compounds Not detected

(PFCs)*10
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Not detected

And similar chlorinated polymers,
5
The container/packaging of cosmetic products includes both primary and secondary packaging, but excludes
transportation packaging.
6
Mainly used in silica gel.
7
Mainly used in humidity reducing sachets.
8
A list of approved flame retardants can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any other flame retardant must
be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using.
9
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”.
10
A list of approved alternatives for water repellent treatments can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any
other alternative must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using.
Impurities of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if
technically unavoidable in the manufacturing process.

Part 2: Packaging
substance
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 1000 ppm in each homogenous part of the product,

except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this
Check the ECHA website for the document.
updated list11
Substances defined as 1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other
hazardous due to intrinsic parts of this document.
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 5712
Glass
Restricted substance Limit
Total Lead (Pb) 100 ppm
Leather
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) 100 ppm

Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) 100 ppm
Nonylphenol (NP) Not detected
Octylphenol (OP) Not detected
Chlorinated Aromatic 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Hydrocarbons*
11
http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp
12
REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm

Part 2: Packaging
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 Not detected

Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 1000 ppm
Chromium VI (Cr6+) Not detected
Dyes
Azo Dyes & Pigments* 20 ppm, per listed amine
Other Azo Dyes* Not detected
Other Dyes* Not detected, per listed other dye
Aniline Not detected

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 Not detected
Sum of other not listed tri- 1 ppm
substituted organotins
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm

Sum of listed pesticides <1 ppm
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its 0.5 ppm

salts and esters
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its 0.5 ppm
salts and esters
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) 50 ppm
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
The sum < 0.5 ppm
Polychlorinated Triphenyls (PCT)

Part 2: Packaging
Metal
Metals, total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm

Lead (Pb) 300 ppm
Paper & Wood
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd)
Lead (Pb)
Sum ≤ 100 ppm
Mercury (Hg)
Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Phenols

salts and esters
Plastic, Rubber, Paint & Surface coating

Bisphenol-A (BPA)13 Not detected
Bisphenol-A (BPA) in 3 ppm

Polycarbonate (PC), Extractable
amount
13
Except Polycarbonate (PC)

Part 2: Packaging
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Usage ban

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
(HCFCs)
Chloroparaffins

Dimethylformamide (DMF) 1000 ppm
Isocyanates* Not detected, sum of listed isocyanates
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm

Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 10 ppm

Sum of other not listed tri- 1 ppm
substituted organotins
Phenols

salts and esters
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its 0.5 ppm
salts and esters
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

The sum < 0.5 ppm
Triclosan Not detected

Part 2: Packaging
Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print

Cationic Surfactants* Not detected
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons* 2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chloroparaffins

6+
Chromium VI (Cr ) Not detected
Dyes
Disperse Dyes* 1 mg/l extract, per listed disperse dye


Part 2: Packaging
Antimony (Sb) 30 ppm14

Arsenic (As) 0.2 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 1 ppm15
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Copper (Cu) 25 ppm16
Lead (Pb) 0.2 ppm
Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm

Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 1000 ppm

Sum of other not listed tri-substituted 1 ppm
organotins
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm

Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and Not detected

esters
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) and its salts Not detected
and esters
14
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.
15
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.
16
Extractable Cu limit applies only to woven baby wear up to size 98.
17
18

Part 2: Packaging
Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate.

The sum < 0.5 ppm

Part 2: Packaging
is specified in Appendix A.3. Test methods and reporting limits are listed in Appendix B.3.
Requirements – all Materials
substance
Antibacterial Treatment*19 Usage ban in finished product
Dimethylfumarate (DMFu) Not detected
Discolouration No change in colour caused by chemicals
Flame Retardants*20 Not detected
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
Perfluorinated Compounds Not detected

(PFCs)*21
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Not detected

and similar chlorinated polymers,
REACH SVHC 1000 ppm in each homogenous part of the product,

except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this
Check the ECHA website for the document.
updated list22
19
All antibacterial treatments on finished products are banned even if not listed in Appendix A.3. Please contact
H&M Global Quality Department regarding any queries about this.
20
A list of approved flame retardants can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any other flame retardant
must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using.
21
A list of approved alternatives for water repellent treatments can be found at H&M Group Supplier Portal. Any
other alternative must be approved by H&M Global Quality Department before using.
Impurities of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if
technically unavoidable in the manufacturing process.
22
http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp

substance
Scented products All scented products must go through risk assessment

to make sure it is not harmful for children23 during
reasonably foreseeable use and abuse.
All fragrance oils must fulfill International Fragrance

Association (IFRA) standard.
All fragrance allergens, as defined in EU Cosmetic

Regulation24, must be below 0,001% (w/w) in the
homogeneous scented material of the product. For
children’s products the allergens in EU Toy Safety
Directive25 must be applied.
Substances defined as 1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other
hazardous due to intrinsic parts of this document.
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 5726
23
Children up to 14 years of age.
24
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Until 11 July 2013 Annexes of Directive EC/76/768 apply.
25
EU directive 2009/48/EC – Directive on the Safety of Toys.
26
REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm

Textile (Natural & Synthetic), incl. pigment print

27
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons*
Chlorobenzenes
Chloronaphthalenes
2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chlorotoluenes
Chloroxylenes
Chloroparaffins

6+
Dyes
Disperse Dyes* 1 mg/l extract, per listed disperse dye

Elements in Children’s 28
Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration29
Barium (Ba) 1000 ppm

Selenium (Se) 500 ppm
27
Impurities of Cationic Surfactants* in functional finishes at low concentrations are accepted if technically
unavoidable and formed in the manufacturing process.
28
Only children’s jewelleries and children’s hair accessories intended for children up to 14 years of age.
29
Test method; EN 71-3/A1/AC:2009

Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years, incl. bed (A-A0)<0.0530

linen (e.g. 50-98 cl)
Products for children above 3 years (e.g. 104- 75 ppm
170 cl) and products for adults with direct skin
contact, incl. bed linen
Products for adults without direct skin contact 300 ppm
(e.g. outer wear, curtains)

Arsenic (As) 0.2 ppm
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm
Copper (Cu) 25 ppm33
Lead (Pb) 0.2 ppm
Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm

Arsenic (As) 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb): 90 ppm
In jewellery and hair accessories 50 ppm
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 1000 ppm

organotins
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm

30
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 Appendix B.1.
31
32
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.
33

pH Final product with skin contact 4.0 ≤ pH ≤ 7.5
Phenols

esters
and esters
Phthalates* 500 ppm, per phthalate.
The sum < 0.5 ppm
Leather

Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons*
Chlorobenzenes
Chloronaphthalenes
2 ppm, per listed substance group
Chlorotoluenes
Chloroxylenes
Chloroparaffins

6+
Dyes


Elements in Children’s 34
Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration35
Antimony (Sb) 60 ppm

Chromium (Cr) 60 ppm
Formaldehyde
Products for children aged 0-3 years 20 ppm

(e.g. 50-98 cl)
Products for children above 3 years 75 ppm
(e.g. 104-170 cl) and products for adults with
direct skin contact, incl. bed linen
Cobalt (Co) 1 ppm

Nickel (Ni) 1 ppm
Arsenic (As) 1 ppm

Cadmium (Cd) 1 ppm
Lead (Pb): 90 ppm

organotins
Pesticides*
Dieldrine 0.01 ppm

34
35

Phenols

esters
and esters
The sum < 0.5 ppm
Plastic, Rubber, Paint, Surface coating36 & Foam

37
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Not detected
Bisphenol-A (BPA) in Polycarbonate 3 ppm

(PC), Extractable amount
Chloroparaffins

Dimethylformamide (DMF) 1000 ppm
Elements in Children’s38 Jewelleries and Hair Accessories, Migration39

Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
36
Surface coating includes paint and print, excluding reactive print and electroplating.
37
Except Polycarbonate (PC)
38
39

Formaldehyde

170 cl) and products for adults with direct skin
Metals, Total amount
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm

Lead (Pb): 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 10 ppm
N-Nitrosamines Not detected

organotins
Phenols

esters
and esters
Phthalates*41 500 ppm, per phthalate
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) *
Benzo(a)pyrene 1 ppm
Sum of other listed PAHs The sum < 10 ppm
The sum < 0.5 ppm
40
according to test method listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions Part 1 –
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products.
41
In acetate material used only for adult’s spectacles low amounts of phthalates can be accepted.

Metal

Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm

Lead (Pb):
44
Decorative items 90 ppm
45
Children’s functional items (up to 14 years) 100 ppm
45
Adult’s functional items 300 ppm
Nickel (Ni), Extractable Amount
In metal products or parts of products in direct Maximum release: 0.5 µg/cm2/week

and prolonged skin contact
In metal jewellery parts intended to be used Maximum release: 0.2 µg/cm2/week
for body piercing
42
43
44
Decorative items are items that are not needed for a specific function.
45
Functional items are those needed for a specific function, for example belt buckles, buttons, zippers and rivets
used to strengthen seems.

Paper & Wood
Nonylphenolethoxylates 100 ppm
Octylphenoletoxylates 100 ppm
Nonylphenol Not detected
Octylphenol Not detected

Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 60 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)
Lead (Pb)
Sum ≤ 100 ppm
Mercury (Hg)
Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Lead (Pb): 50 ppm
In jewellery and hair accessories
Phenols
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its salts and 0.5 ppm

esters
46
47

Fusing, Padding, Feather & Down


Arsenic (As) 25 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) 75 ppm
Lead (Pb) 90 ppm
Mercury (Hg) 60 ppm
Formaldehyde

170cl) and products for adults with direct skin

organotins
Phthalates* 500 ppm per phthalate
48
49
50
according to test method listed in H&M Implementation Toolkit for H&M Chemical Restrictions Part 1 –
Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Interior Products.

Glass & Crystal
Restriction / Requirement
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 materials51, 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 / Provided that no additional APEO has been used

Alkylphenols (APEO/AP) * after the collection of the waste, the APEO-
restriction does not apply.
Cationic Surfactants* Provided that no additional restricted Cationic
Surfactants have been used after the collection
of the waste, the restriction about Cationic
Surfactants does not apply.
Chloroparaffins
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 1000 ppm

Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 Provided that no additional MCCPs have been
used after the collection of the waste, the
restriction about MCCPs does not apply.
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.
Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)* Provided that no additional restricted PFCs have
been used after the collection of the waste, the
restriction about PFCs does not apply.
51
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.

Appendix A - Restricted Substances and CAS No
This appendix gives an overview of the restricted substances with known CAS numbers.
The Appendix is divided in parts. Some Parts in the restriction list do not have an Appendix A.
Substance groups marked with an asterisk* in any part of the restriction list are specified here.
Content
Appendix A – Restricted Substances and CAS No ...................................................... 75

A.1. Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) .......................................... 76
A.2. Part 2: Packaging ............................................................................................... 80
A.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products ............................................... 86
A.4. Part 4: Cosmetic Products ................................................................................... 92
A.5. Part 5: Food Contact Products .............................................................................. 94
A.7. Part 7: Hard Products ......................................................................................... 96
A.10. Part 10: Electrical and Electronic Products ..........................................................102

Appendix A – Restricted Substances and CAS numbers
A.1. Part 1: Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL)
Restricted Substance
Name CAS no.
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates / Alkylphenols (APEO/AP):
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Various
Octylphenol Ethoxylates (OPE) Various
Nonylphenoles (NP) Various
Octylphenoles (OP) Various
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
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Name CAS no.
Chlorobenzenes Various
Chloronaphthalenes Various
Chlorotoluenes Various
Chloroxylenes Various
Chlorinated Organic Solvents

Name CAS no
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-1,2-Dichloroethylene 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
Chloroparaffins
Name CAS no.
Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 85535-84-8

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
Organic Solvents:
Name CAS no.
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
Phenol 108-95-2
Toluene (Toluol) 108-88-3
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

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)
Name CAS no.
Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS) 29420-49-3
Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS) 3871-99-6
Perfluoroheptane Sulfonate (PFHpS) 375-92-8
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) 56773-42-3
Perfluorodecane Sulfonate (PFDS) 126105-34-8
Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide (PFOSA) 754-91-6
1H,1H,2H,2H H4PFOS; 6:2
Perfluorobutane Acid (PFBA) 375-22-4
Perfluoropentane Acid (PFPA) 2706-90-3
Perfluorohexane Acid (PFHxA) 307-24-4
Perfluoroheptane Acid (PFHpA) 375-85-9
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) 335-67-1
Perfluorononane Acid (PFNA) 375-95-1
Perfluorodecane Acid (PFDA) 335-76-2
Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (PFUnA) 4234-23-5
Perfluorododecanoic Acid (PFDoA) 307-55-1
Perfluorotridecanoic Acid (PFTrA) 72629-94-8
Perfluorotetradecanoic Acid (PFTeA) 376-06-7
Perfluoro-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid (PF-3,7-DMOA) 172155-07-6
7H-Dodecanefluoroheptane Acid (HPFHpA) -
2H,2H-Perfluorodecane Acid (H2PFDA) -
2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluoroundecanoic Acid (H4PFUnA) 34598-33-9
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctylacrylate (6:2 FTA) 17527-29-6
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecylacrylate (8:2 FTA) 27905-45-9
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecylacrylate (10:2 FTA) 17741-60-5
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-hexanol (4:2 FTOH) 2043-47-2
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-oktanol (6:2 FTOH) 647-42-7
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-1-decanol (8:2 FTOH) 678-39-7
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro -1-dodecanol (10:2 FTOH) 865-86-1
2-(N-methylperfluoro-FASE 1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol 2448-09-7
(MeFOSE)
2-(N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)-ethanol (EtFOSE) 1691-99-2
N-methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (MeFOSA) 31506-32-8
N-ethylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamide (EtFOSA) 4151-50-2
All other Perfluorinated or Polyfluorinated compounds (fully or Various
partially fluorinated compounds)
Phthalates
Name CAS no.
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84-66-2
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
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

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

A.2. Part 2: Packaging

Name CAS no.
Nonylphenol (NP) Varoius
Octylphenol (OP) Various

Name CAS no.
Benzidine 92-87-5
o-Toluidine 95-53-4
o-Anisidine 90-04-0
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
Name CAS no.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) 80-05-7
Cationic Surfactants
Name CAS no.
Distearyldimethyl ammouniumchloride (DSDMAC) 107-64-2
Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC) 68783-78-8
Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammouniumchloride 61789-80-8
(DHTDMAC)

Name CAS no.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Name CAS no.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Various
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Various
Chloroparaffins
Name CAS no.
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 85535-85-9

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.
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 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 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 39 12236-29-2

Name CAS no.
Aniline 62-53-3
Elements
Name CAS no.
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2

Flame Retardants
Name CAS no.
Formaldehyde
Name CAS no.
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
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) 584-84-9
Metals
Name CAS no.
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3
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
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Name CAS no.
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 556-67-2
Organotin Compounds
Name CAS no.
Dioctyltin (DOT) -

Other Azo Dyes
Name Index no EC no CAS no.
Navy Blue or Blue colorant 611-070-00-2 405-665-4 Not allocated
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-)
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
p-Phenylenediamine 76 060 106-50-3

Name CAS no.
1H,1H,2H,2H H4PFOS; 6:2
(MeFOSE)

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 Various
x=halogen, n=1,2,...9
Halogenated terphenyls with the formula C18HnX14-n Various
Halogenated naphthalenes with the formula C10HnX8-n Various
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid and its salts Various
and 2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionyl compunds
(2,4-D)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and Various
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetyl compounds (2,4,5-T)
Phenols
Name CAS no.

Phthalates
Name CAS no.

Name CAS no.
Chrysene 218-01-9
Naphthalene 91-20-3
Fluorene 86-73-7
Anthracene 120-12-7
Pyrene 129-00-0
Name CAS no.
Name CAS no.
Triclosan
Name CAS no.
Triclosan 3380-34-5

A.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products

Name CAS no.
Nonylphenoles (NP) Various
Octylphenoles (OP) Various
Anti-bacterial Substances
Name CAS no.
Silver (Ag) and its salts and compounds 7440-22-4, Various
Triclocarban 101-20-2
Triclosan 3380-34-5
All other substances used for anti-bacterial treatments Various

Name CAS no.
Benzidine 92-87-5
o-Toluidine 95-53-4
o-Anisidine 90-04-0
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
Name CAS no.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) 80-05-7
Cationic Surfactants
Name CAS no.
Distearyldimethyl ammouniumchloride (DSDMAC) 107-64-2
Ditallowdimethyl ammoniumchloride (DTDMAC) 68783-78-8
Dihydrogenated tallowdimethyl ammouniumchloride 61789-80-8
(DHTDMAC)

Name CAS no.
Chloroparaffins
Name CAS no.
Medium chained (MCCPs) C14-C17 85535-85-9

Chromium VI (Cr6+)
Name CAS no.
Cr6+ 18540-29-9
Dimethylformamide (DMF)
Name CAS no.
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 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 37 11 132 12223-33-5
Disperse Orange 76 (previously designated Orange 37) 51811-42-8
Disperse Orange 149 85136-74-9

Name CAS no.
Aniline 62-53-3
Elements
Name CAS no.
Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2
Selenium (Se) 7782-49-2
Flame Retardants
Name CAS no.

Formaldehyde
Name CAS no.
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
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
Metals
Name CAS no.
Barium (Ba) 7440-39-3
Cadmium (Cd) 7440-43-9
Chromium (Cr) 7440-47-3
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
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.
Dioctyltin (DOT) -

Other Azo Dyes
Name Index no EC no CAS no.
Navy Blue or Blue colorant 611-070-00-2 405-665-4 Not allocated
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-)
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
p-Phenylenediamine 76 060 106-50-3

Name CAS no.
1H,1H,2H,2H H4PFOS; 6:2
(MeFOSE)

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 Various
Halogenated terphenyls with the formula C18HnX14-n Various
Halogenated naphthalenes with the formula C10HnX8-n Various
2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid and its salts Various
and 2-(2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxy) propionyl compunds
(2,4-D)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and its salts and Various
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetyl compounds (2,4,5-T)
Phenols
Name CAS no.

Phthalates
Name CAS no.

Name CAS no.
Chrysene 218-01-9
Naphthalene 91-20-3
Fluorene 86-73-7
Anthracene 120-12-7
Pyrene 129-00-0
Name CAS no.
Name CAS no.

Appendix B – Test Methods and Reporting Limits
This Appendix specifies the test methods that should be used when testing for the restricted
substances. Test methods listed in any Part of the restriction list are not listed in this appendix.
The Appendix is divided in parts. Some Parts in the restriction list do not have an Appendix B.
The reporting limit for each specific test method is specified.
Content
Appendix B – Test Methods and Reporting Limits ................................................... 103

B.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products ..............................................104
B.4. Part 4: Cosmetic Products ..................................................................................108
B.5. Part 5: Food Contact Products .............................................................................109

B.3. Part 3: Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products
Restricted Substance Test Method Reporting Limit
Textiles, leather:
Agreed method of BVCPS, INTERTEK, MTS and SGS 50 mg/kg
APEO Plastic, prints:

Agreed method of BVCPS, INTERTEK, MTS and SGS
50 mg/kg
Modified: THF/ACN extraction followed by LC-MS
Textiles, leather:
Methanol extraction followed by GC/MS 5 mg/kg
AP
Plastic, prints:
THF/ACN extraction followed by GC-MS 5 mg/kg
Total Amount:
Solvent extraction and analysis by LC-MS 0.2 mg/kg
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Extractable Amount:

Extraction with artificial sweat solution ISO 105 0.1 mg/kg
E04 and BPA Determination by LC-MS
Methanol extraction and analysis by LC-MS

Cationic Surfactants 10 mg/kg
Chlorinated Aromatic DIN 54232: 2010-08
0.2 mg/kg
Hydrocarbons
N-hexane extraction, ultra sound (40C, 30min) and
analysis by GC-MS using NCI (Negative Chemical
Chloroparaffins Ionization)
100 mg/kg
(SCCP and MCCP)
Draft EN ISO 18219: 2012-12
Leather:
EN ISO 17075:2007
3 mg/kg
Aging test: Draft CEN/TC 309 WG 2N 90: 2007-10
Paper:
Chromium VI (Cr6+)
EN ISO 17075:2007 3 mg/kg
Textile:
EN ISO 17075:2007 0.5 mg/kg
Ultrasound extraction using ethylacetate followed

Dimethylformamide by GC-MS analysis 10 mg/kg
pr lSO DIS 16186

Dimethylfumarate 0.03 mg/kg
Dyes
Textiles:
EN 14362-1: 2012
10 mg/kg
EN 14362-3: 2012 (determination of 4-
aminoazobenzene)
Azo Dyes & Pigments
Leather:
EN ISO 17234-1:2010
10 mg/kg
EN ISO 17234-2:2011 (determination of 4-
aminoazobenzene)
DIN 54231: 2005-11

Disperse Dyes BVL B 82.02-10: 2007-03 1 mg/l

Navy Blue:
BVCPS inhouse method:
Other Azo Dyes Extraction with an organic solvent and analysis by 10 mg/kg
LC/DAD/MS
DIN 54231:2005-11
BVL B 82.02-10: 2007-03 1-5 mg/l
Other Dyes
p-phenylenediamine:
Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS 10 mg/kg
Aniline:
Extraction with an organic solvent followed by
Dye related compounds 10 mg/kg
GC/MS analysis
TRIS, Bis(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate:

Methanol extraction and analysis with GC-MS and
10 mg/kg
LC-MS
TEPA:
Potassium Hydroxide digestion followed by GC-MS
10 mg/kg
Headspace analysis of Ethyleneimine
Flame Retardants PBDEs, TBBP A:

Acetonitril extraction and analysis by LC-DAD-MS
10 mg/kg
and confirmation with GC-MS
PBBs, Tri-o-cresyl phosphate, TCEP,

Hexabromocyclododecane, 2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-
1,3-propanediol, TDCP, TPhP: 10 mg/kg (GC)
Methanol extraction and analysis by GC-MS
Textile, non-woven, prints:

Products for children 0-3 years, incl. bed linen: (A-A0) < 0,02a
JIS L 1041-2011, Method A (5 mg/kg)
Textile, non-woven, prints:

Products for children above 3 years and products
for adults with direct skin contact incl. bed linen: 16 mg/kg
ISO 14184-1:2011
Formaldehyde Leather:
ISO 17226-1:2008
20 mg/kg
EN ISO 17226-2:2008/AC:2009
Paper:
EN 645:1994 and EN 1541:2001 20 mg/kg
Wood:
EN 717-3:1996 5 mg/kg
ISO 10283:2007
Isocyanates 3 mg/kg
Draft DIN 54233-3:2010-02
Extraction with artificial sweat solution and Metal Reporting limit: 0.1 mg/kg
Determination by ICP-MS analysis Except Hg/Cd: 0.02 mg/kg
Nickel:
Nickel release by EN 1811:2011/AC:2012.
Abrasion of coated items by EN 12472:2005 + 0.05 µg/cm2/week
A1:2009.
Nickel in spectacle frames and sunglasses:

EN 16128:2011 0.05 µg/cm2/week
a
Where A is the absorbance of the sample and A0 is the absorbance of the zero-sample, both measured according to
test method.

Total metal content by microwave digestion with

HNO3/H2O2 and ICP-MS analysis
Total Lead (Pb) in:

− Children’s Metal Products (Including Cd, Pb, Cr, Sb, As: 1
Children’s Metal Jewellery): Standard Operating mg/kg
Procedure, Revision (CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3) Hg: 0.1 mg/kg
− Non-Metal Children’s Products: Standard
Metals, Total Amount Operating Procedure Revision (CPSC-CH-E1002-
08.3)
Total Lead (Pb) in Paint and Other Similar

Surface Coatings:
CPSIA Section 101 16 CFR 1303: CPSIA Standard
1 mg/kg
Operating Procedure for Determining Lead in Paint
Revision (CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1)
Not applicable , check physical data info on the

Mineral Oils MSDS Not applicable
1. Smell test SNV 195 651 1. Suspicious smell/

2. Light microscope analysis for suspicious spots no suspicious smell
3. Staining with lactophenol blue followed by 2. Little spots
Mould Test
microscope analysis 3. Spores and mycelia of
mould detected/not
detected
GB/T 24153-2009
N-Nitrosamines 0.5 mg/kg
1. no odour
Smell test done according to: 2. slight odour, not
SNV 195 651 unpleasant
3. endurable odour,
Odour slightly unpleasant
4. pestering odour,
unpleasant
5. insufferable odour, very
unpleasant
Solvent extraction, GC/MS analysis
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane 50 mg/kg
Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified)
Ethanol extraction, derivatisation and analysis by
0.05 mg/kg
GC-MS
Organotin Compounds Draft ISO/TS 16179 (modified)

High matrix samples (silicone & rubber)
Methanol extraction, derivatisation and analysis by 0.5 mg/kg
GC-MS
Extraction with ethylacetate followed by GC-MS

Organic Solvents screening and/or headspace-GC/MS analysis 1 mg/kg
For FTOHs - 10 µg/m2

Solvent extraction and analysis by Gas
Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS).
For Others - 1 µg/m2

Perfluorinated Compounds
Draft CEN/TS 15968
Solvent extraction and analysis by Liquid
Chromatograph Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-
MS-MS).
U.S. EPA Method 8081a, 8151a, 8141a & 8270 c or

Dieldrine: 0.01 ppm;
Analysis of organochloro pesticides by GC-MS or
Pesticides
LC-MS
Sum of others: 1 ppm
ISO 3071:2005
pH Specify in the test report which solution (water or Not relevant

KCl) that has been used.

Textile, plastics, paper:

PCP, TeCP:
BVL B 82.02-08 (modified)
PCP: 0.05 mg/kg
Potassium Hydroxide extraction direct LC-MS
TeCP: 0.05 mg/kg
analysis or derivatisation followed by GC/MS
analysis
Textile, plastics, paper:

OPP:
5 mg/kg
Acetone extraction, derivatisation followed by
Phenols GC-MS analysis
Leather:
PCP, TeCP, OPP:
Acetone extraction, derivatisation followed by GC-
PCP: 0.05 mg/kg
MS analysis
TeCP: 0.05 mg/kg
OPP: 0.5 mg/kg
Draft ISO 17070 PCP :2012
determining the content of pentachlorophenol
(PCP), its salts and esters in leather
Textile articles (surface coating):

EN 15777 (modified)
For products going to US: Depends on the matrix

− Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating
Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3)
Phthalates All other materials:

Extraction with THF/CAN and analysis by
HPLC-DAD-MS, confirmation test for DBP using
GC-MS
50 mg/kg
For products going to US:
− Phthalates Determination, Standard Operating
Procedure (CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3)
Solvent extraction and analysis by GC-MS PCB: 0.1 mg/kg

PCB, PCT PCT: 0.5 mg/kg
ZEK 01.04-08
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons
Extraction with toluene followed by GC-MS analysis 0.2 mg/kg
(PAH)
Beilsteins test and infrared spectroscopy (IR) with
PVC or without chemical separation qualitative
Solvent extraction, derivatisation followed by GC-

Triclosan MS analysis 10 mg/kg


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H&M Chemical Restrictions consist of eleven parts:

Individual restricted substances with CAS no are specified in Appendix A.

Fabric & lining:

Painted metal zipper & metal press buttons:

Drawstring, plastic stoppers & possible placement print:

Lid and bottle:

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Lid and bottle:

Vase, soap dispenser, hooks:

Packaging of the product:

Part of the product that is not the chemical preparation:

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Adhesive bandage/ Plaster:

By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, each Supplier acknowledges that

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Part 3, Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Products

Part 4, Cosmetic Products

Part 5, Food Contact Products

Concentration Limit The substance must not be present in the product at

Homogeneous Uniform composition throughout, i.e. a material that cannot be

Organoleptic Refers to any sensory property of a product, including smell,

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CAS no Chemical Abstracts Service number, an identification number for

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CI no Colour Index number

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

IU International Unit. A unit used when measuring vitamins.

MRSL Manufacturing Restricted Substances List

PDRC H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Cosmetic

PDRF H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Food contact

ppm Parts per million, which is the same as mg/kg.

Percentage Percentage is weight by weight, % w/w

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

SVHC Substances of Very High Concern

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Clause 2: Substances are not allowed to be used in H&M production.

Requirement/Restricted Clause Limit/Requirement

Azo Dyes & Pigments* ● Usage ban

Dye related compounds

Aniline ● Usage ban

Chlorinated Aromatic Usage ban

Chlorinated Bleaching Agents Usage ban

Chlorinated Organic Solvents* ● Usage ban

Short chained (SCCPs) C10-C13 ● Usage ban

Flame retardants* ● Usage ban

Organic Solvents* Usage ban

Dimethylformamide (DMF) Usage ban except during PU production. Please

Organotin Compounds* ● Usage ban

Perfluorinated Compounds Usage ban

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Polyvinylchloride (PVC)* Usage ban

Sand Blasting Sandblasting is not allowed in

Solvent based Glues