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Hazardous Substances in Textile
In this section, you can find substances that are prohibited or restricted for use in textiles by international authorities. In addition, you can find the limit values of the substances, test method standards, why the chemicals are banned and directions to the relevant sites.​The chemicals listed below are for informational purposes only. For up-to-date information, please visit the relevant sites.
Azo Dyes - Arylamines
Formaldehyde, free and partially releasable
Phthalates
Extractable (Heavy) metals
Alkylphenol (AP) & Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEOs), Surfactant
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Total (Heavy) metals
Organic tin compounds
Colourants (Allergenic and Carcinogenic Dyes)
Chlorinated Phenols
Per- and Polyfluoro alkyl Substances (PFAS)
Chlorinated benzenes and toluenes
Dimethylfumarate (DMFu)
Flame retardants (Brominated & Organophosphorus Substances)
Siloxanes
Bisphenols
UV Stabilizers
Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs and MCCPs)
N-Nitrosamines
Volatiles Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Solvent residues
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