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UPDATED JULY 2018

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3-4

RISK MATRIX 5-7

CHANGE LOG (RSL 2017 vs. RSL 2018) 8

RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST 9-29

APPENDIX

HEAVY METAL TOY REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

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INTRODUCTION (1 of 2)

VISION PVH Corp. is committed to using safer substances in the materials used to manufacture our products and within the manufacturing processes to protect consumers, workers,

sourcing communities and the natural environment. This commitment will move us towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals across our supply chain by 2020.

BACKGROUND As part of PVH’s commitment to the goal of zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020, it has published the PVH Restricted Substance List (RSL) which applies to all

products for PVH brands including, but not limited to: apparel, components, footwear, packaging, trims, home goods and accessories. The chemical substances listed within this

document have been banned, restricted, or are being phased out due to either government legislation or PVH’s position that the chemicals or materials present environmental,

health, or safety risks. Going forward, PVH will be updating the RSL annually to ensure chemical substances and restrictions are up to date. Supply chain partners must ensure

that all products, components, or materials supplied to PVH and/or any processes used to produce products, components, or materials comply with the most current PVH RSL.

PVH recognizes the importance of industry collaboration in order to meet its commitment and reduce chemical impacts across a shared supply chain. In 2014, PVH joined the

Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group (AFIRM), whose mission is “to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the apparel and footwear

supply chain.” The industry group, comprised of 23 member brands, focuses on providing a forum to advance the global management of restricted substances in apparel and

footwear, communicate information about chemical management to the supply chain, discuss concerns, and exchange ideas for improving chemical management. PVH’s

ultimate goal is to adopt the AFIRM RSL and with future updates, intends to align the PVH RSL with this industry standard.

Additionally, PVH is also a member of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (“ZDHC”) Programme, a global coalition of leading international brands in the apparel and

footwear sector. ZDHC’s mission is to transform the global apparel and footwear industry by improving environmental performance and chemical safety, thereby delivering a

safer and cleaner environment, with the ultimate goal of achieving zero discharge of chemicals in our product life cycle by 2020. Among numerous initiatives, ZDHC maintains a

Manufacturer Restricted Substance List (“MRSL”), which establishes acceptable concentration limits for substances in chemical formulations used in manufacturing facilities to

help prevent hazardous substances from entering the production process.

By partnering with multi-stakeholder initiates such as AFIRM and ZDHC, PVH hopes to drive adoption of industry standards and tools to help our suppliers meet our chemical

and environmental commitments. For more information on AFIRM or ZDHC, please see the appendices at the end of this document or visit their websites at http://afirm-

group.com/ and www.roadmaptozero.com.

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INTRODUCTION (2 of 2)

HOW TO USE THE PVH RSL Suppliers are encouraged to use the tools in this document to improve their chemical management systems and ensure PVH products are in compliance with the limits set in

this RSL. The PVH RSL document contains the following sections:

• Risk matrix (A guide to help suppliers identify high risk chemical classes associated with materials and finishes used for PVH products)

• Change Log (Updates from the 2017 RSL to the 2018 RSL are highlighted)

• List of restricted substances and their allowed concentrations

• Guidance documents and resources to help suppliers comply with PVH’s standards.

• In addition to resources found in appendix II, guidance documents are linked through out the restricted substances list. Click the symbol for more

information on chemical classes found within this RSL.

WHAT SHOULD SUPPLIERS DO? PVH suppliers should work with business partners in their supply chains to ensure raw materials used for the production of PVH products meet the requirements in this RSL. For

details and more specific information on how PVH’s RSL testing program applies to your business, please reference the PVH Global Quality Manual (GQM) or contact their

respective PVH Quality Assurance (QA) representative.

Additionally, to help ensure compliance with PVH’s RSL, suppliers purchasing chemical formulations should ensure they receive a valid Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each

chemical formulation used for a PVH product, and inquire whether chemical suppliers can verify that formulations meet the requirements of the ZDHC MRSL

(http://www.roadmaptozero.com/fileadmin/pdf/MRSL_v1_1.pdf ). One tool to help identify MRSL compliant chemistries is the ZDHC online gateway platform, which is free for

PVH suppliers. For more information on ZDHC’s gateway or other chemical management tools, please see appendix II at the end of this document. You can also visit ZDHC’s

website at www.roadmaptozero.com.

MORE INFORMATION More information on PVH’s chemical management expectations can be found in the PVH Supplier Guidelines, and more details about our commitment and broader Corporate

Responsibility initiatives can be found at pvh.com/responsibility. Please contact us with further questions at [email protected].

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RISK MATRIX

The following risk matrices shown in the tables on pages 6 and 7, are guidance tools to help suppliers identify restricted substances which have been historically used or

found as contaminants in raw materials and finishes within the apparel and footwear industry. Chemical classes are identified for high ( ), medium ( ), and

low ( ) risk for association with PVH materials, products, and finishes. This information is based on PVH’s experience in manufacturing, and in managing restricted

substances across a range of material types. Please note, the entire list of restricted substances applies to all PVH materials and products, and this tool is provided for

guidance purposes only. Our suppliers remain obligated to ensure that PVH products comply with all limits and restrictions in our RSL, and any applicable laws. The risk

matrices on the following pages are intended to indicate risk and do not necessarily represent nor do they replace PVH testing requirements; RSL testing requirements

vary by brand and suppliers should contact their respective QA representative for more details.

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PVH MATERIAL RISK MATRIX

Restricted Substance Categories

(25 Chemical Classes)

Natural Fiber

(cotton,

hemp, silk,

wool, etc.)

Synthetic

Fiber

(polyester,

nylon,

viscose, etc.)

Blended

Fibers (CVC,

CVS, etc.

Natural

Leather

Synthetic

Leather (faux

leather)

Wood/Paper Foam

PVC /

Neoprene /

PU / Rubber

Hard

Plastics

(goggle lens,

plastic

button,

sequin, etc.)

Soft Plastics

(snorkel,

swim caps,

swim shoes,

etc.)

Metal Trims

(buckle,

button,

zipper,

magnetic

parts, etc.)

Natural Hard

Trims Rhinestone

Plastic

Packaging

material

(Collar

Stand,

garment

sticker, etc.)

Alkylphenols (APs) & Alkylphenols Ethoxylates

(APEOs) 1 1 1 2 2

Antimicrobials

Asbestos

Azo Dyes (Restricted Amines - from Azo Dyes) 1

colored only

1

colored only

1

colored only

1

colored only

2

colored only

Bisphenol A (BPA) 1-contact with

mouth

1-contact with

mouth

1-contact with

mouth

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) 2-Polybags

Carcinogenic & Allergic Disperse Dyes and Other

Dyes

2

colored only

2

colored only

Chlorinated Organic Carriers (COC)

Chlorinated Paraffins 2

Chlorinated Phenols and Other Phenols 2-silk

Dioxins and Furans

Flame Retardants

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

Formaldehyde 1

Heavy Metals

Lead & Cadmium 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Chromium VI 1

Nickel Release

1- prolonged

skin contact

item

Isocyanates 2- PU 2-PU

N-Nitrosamine & Nitrosable Substances 2-rubber

Organotins

Ozone Depleting Substances

Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)

Pesticides

Ortho-Phthalates 1 1 1 1 2

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

2- rubber

(black

colorway)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 2

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) / Organic

Solvents 2

Legend: High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk

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PVH PRINTS AND FINISHES RISK MATRIX

Restricted Substance Categories

(25 Chemical Classes)

Anti-Microbial,

Anti-Mold, Anti-

Odor, etc.

Digital

Prints(Four-

color Prints)

Garment Dyed Metallic Spray,

Reflective, etc.

Normal Washes

(Acid Wash, Anti

Stain, Enzyme

Wash, Garment

Wash, Indigo

Blocking, Long

Lasting Color

Technology,

Peach, Silicone

Based Softener,

Whitening, etc.)

Plastisol

Prints(Polymer-

Based Prints,

Heat Transfer

Prints, etc.),

Adhesives,

Coatings

PU-Based

Finishing

Other Prints

(Water-Based

Prints on

Fabrics, etc.)

Repel &

Release(Stain

Repel and

Release, Water

and Oil Repel,

etc.)

Resin Finishes

(Durable Press

Performance, 3D

Whiskers, etc.)

Alkylphenols (APs) & Alkylphenols Ethoxylates (APEOs) 2 1 1 2 1 1 1

Antimicrobials 1

Asbestos

Azo Dyes (Restricted Amines - from Azo Dyes) 1 1 1

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Carcinogenic & Allergic Disperse Dyes and Other Dyes 2 2 2

Chlorinated Organic Carriers (COC)

Chlorinated Paraffins 2

Chlorinated Phenols and Other Phenols 2

Dioxins and Furans

Flame Retardants

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

Formaldehyde 1 1- discharge

prints 1

Heavy Metals

Lead & Cadmium 1 1 1 1 1

Chromium VI

Nickel Release

Isocyanates 2

N-Nitrosamine & Nitrosable Substances

Organotins 2 2

Ozone Depleting Substances

Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) 1

Pesticides

Ortho-Phthalates 1 1 1

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 2

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) / Organic Solvents 2

Legend: High Risk Medium Risk Low Risk

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CHANGE LOG THE TABLE BELOW SHOWS NOTABLE UPDATES FROM THE 2017 PVH RSL TO THE 2018 PVH RSL.

CHEMICAL CLASS/SUBSTANCE CHANGES FROM PVH’S 2017 RSL TO THE 2018 RSL

NPEOS/OPEOs Decreased sum limit to 100 mg/kg from 500 mg/kg for children’s products

Dimethyl Fumarate (DMFu) Updated test method references

Azo Dyes Updated test method references

Carcinogenic and allergenic disperse dyes and other dyes Decreased non-detect limit from 75 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg

Navy Blue Colorants Decreased limit from 1000 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg

Dioxin and Furans Updated test method references

Flame Retardants Updated test method references

Formaldehyde Added paper and wood to test methods

Heavy Metals

Total Antimony New add for total heavy metal test, for reference only

Total Mercury New add for total heavy metal test

Total Cadmium Decreased limit to 40 mg/kg from 75 mg/kg for children’s products

Extractable Metals Added Barium and Selenium

Toy requirements Moved to appendix

Organotins Updated test method references

Ortho-Phthalates Updated test method references

VOCs Updated test method references

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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST CONTENTS

Alkyl Phenols (APs) and Alkyl Phenyl Ethoxylates (APEOs) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

Antimicrobials ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

Asbestos …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 10

Azo Dyes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 11

Bisphenol A (BPA) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 12

Carcinogenic & Allergenic Disperse Dyes and other Dyes ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12-13

Chlorinated Organic Carriers (COC) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14

Chlorinated Paraffins …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14

Chlorinated Phenols and Other Phenols ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14

Dioxins and Furans ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15

Flame Retardants ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16

Formaldehyde …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18

Heavy Metals ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18-19

Isocyanates …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 20

N-Nitrosamine & Nitrosable Substances ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............ 20

Organotins …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 20

Ozone Depleting Substances …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21-22

Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23

Pesticides …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 23-25

Ortho-Phthalates ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 28

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) / Organic Solvents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29

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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST Chemical Name CAS Number Restriction / Limitation Test Method

1) Alkyl Phenols (APs) and Alkyl Phenyl Ethoxylates (APEOs)

1.1 Nonylphenol (NP), mixed isomers Various

50mg/kg (sum)

Extraction: 1 g sample/20 mL THF,

sonication for 60 minutes at

70 degrees C

Analysis: EN ISO 18857-2:2011 1.2 Octylphenol (OP), mixed isomers Various

1.3 Nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEOs) (C2-C18)

Various

Children's: 100 mg/kg (sum)

Adult: 500 mg/kg (sum)

If total APEOs (NPEOs + OPEOs)

result is between 100 mg/kg and

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Chemical Name CAS Number Restriction / Limitation Test Method

4) Azo dyes (Restricted amines - from azo dyes)

4.1 4- Aminodiphenyl 92-67-1

Not Detected

(Textile: 20 mg/kg; Leather: 30 mg/kg)

Textile: (EU): EN ISO 14362-1:2017

Leather: (EU): CEN ISO/TS 17234-

1:2015

p-Aminoazobenzene:

Textile: EN ISO 14362-3:2017

Leather: 17234-2:2011

4.2 Benzidine 92-87-5

4.3 4-Chloro-o-Toluidine 95-69-2

4.4 2- Napthylamine 91-59-8

4.5 o-Aminoazotoluene 97-56-3

4.6 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene 99-55-8

4.7 2,4 Diaminoanisole 615-05-4

4.8 4,4 Diaminodiphenylmethane 101-77-9

4.9 3,3-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1

4.10 3,3- Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) 119-90-4

4.11 3,3- Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) 119-93-7

4.12 3,3- Dimethyl-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane 838-88-0

4.13 p-Chloroaniline 106-47-8

4.14 p-Cresidine 120-71-8

4.15 4,4-Methylene-bis-(2- chloroaniline) 101-14-4

4.16 4,4- Oxydianiline 101-80-4

4.17 4,4- Thiodianiline 139-65-1

4.18 2,4- Toluenediamine 95-80-7

4.19 o-Toluidine 95-53-4

4.20 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline 137-17-7

4.21 o-Anisidine 90-04-0

4.22 4-Amino-azobenzene 60-09-3

4.23 2,4-Xylidine 95-68-1

4.24 2,6-Xylidine 87-62-7

4.25 Aniline 62-53-3 Information only

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5) Bisphenol A (BPA)*

5.1 Bisphenol A (BPA) 80-05-7 Not detected (1 mg/kg)

Solvent extraction, LC-MS analysis

DIN EN ISO 18857-2:2011 (mod)

* Applicable to polycarbonate plastic items that come into food, beverage contact items and mouthable items (including infants toys and mouthable children toys).


6) Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in packaging*

6.1 Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) 128-37-0 25 mg/kg ASTM D4275

* Applicable for plastic bags used on the selling floor.


7) Carcinogenic & Allergic disperse dyes and other dyes

7.1 C.I. Disperse Blue 1 2475-45-8

Not Detected

(5 mg/L or 50 mg/kg) DIN 54231:2005




7.5 C.I. Disperse Blue 35 12222-75-2

7.6 C.I. Disperse Blue 102 69766-76-6

7.7 C.I. Disperse Blue 106 12223-01-7

7.8 C.I. Disperse Blue 124 61951-51-7

7.9 C.I. Disperse Brown 1 23355-64-8

7.10 C.I. Disperse Orange 1 2581-69-3



7.13 C.I. Disperse Orange 37/76/59

12223-33-5

13301-61-6

51811-42-8

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7) Carcinogenic & Allergic disperse dyes and other dyes (cont.)

7.14 C.I. Disperse Red 1 2872-52-8

Not Detected

(5 mg/L or 50 mg/kg) DIN 54231:2005

7.15 C.I. Disperse Red 11 2872-48-2

7.16 C.I. Disperse Red 17 3179-89-3

7.17 C.I. Disperse Yellow 1 119-15-3





7.22 C.I. Basic Red 9 569-61-9

7.23 C.I. Basic Green 4

569-64-2

2437-29-8

10309-95-2

7.24 C.I. Basic Violet 3 548-62-9

7.25 C.I. Basic Violet 14 632-99-5

7.26* C.I. Solvent Blue 4 6786-83-0

7.27* 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene (Solvent Yellow 2) 60-11-7

7.28* 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)-4''-(methylamino)trityl alcohol 561-41-1

7.29 C.I. Pigment Red 104 12656-85-8

7.30 C.I. Pigment Yellow 34 1344-37-2

7.31 C.I. Acid Red 26 3761-53-3

7.32 C.I. Direct Black 38 1937-37-7

7.33 C.I. Direct Blue 6 2602-46-2

7.34 C.I. Basic Blue 26 2580-56-5

7.35 C.I. Direct Brown 95 16071-86-6

7.36 C.I. Direct Red 28 573-58-0

7.37** Navy blue Colorant: Component 1: C39H23ClCrN7O12S.2Na 118685-33-9 50 mg/kg

7.38** Navy Blue Colorant, Component 2: C46H30CrN10O20S2.3Na None 50 mg/kg

* Most common in inks, printing, plastics dyeing

** Most common in wool, nylon and often auto upholstery

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8) Chlorinated organic carriers (COC)

8.1 Chlorobenzene 108-90-7

1.0 mg/kg (sum) DIN 54232:2010

8.2 Dichlorobenzenes Various

8.3 Trichlorobenzenes Various

8.4 Tetrachlorobenzenes Various

8.5 Pentachlorobenzenes 608-93-5

8.6 Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1

8.7 Chlorotoluenes Various

8.8 Dichorotoluenes Various

8.9 Trichorotoluenes Various

8.10 Tetrachlorotoluenes Various

8.11 Pentachlorotoluene Various


9) Chlorinated Paraffins

9.1 Short-Chained Chlorinated paraffins (C10-C13) (SCCP) 85535-84-8 1000 mg/kg each EN ISO 18219:2015


10) Chlorinated Phenols and Other Phenols

10.1 Pentachlorophenol (PCP) 87-86-5

Infants: 0.05 mg/kg, Adults: 0.5 mg/kg

1 M KOH extraction, 12-15 hours at 90

°C, derivatization

Analysis:

§ 64 LFGB B 82.02-08

or

DIN EN ISO 17070:2015

10.2

Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) 25167-83-3

- 2,3,5,6- Tetrachlorophenol 935-95-5



10.3

Trichlorophenol (TCP) 25167-82-2

Infants: 0.2 mg/kg, Adults: 2 mg/kg

2,3,4-Trichlorophenol 15950-66-0






10.4 2-Phenylphenol, ortho-phenylphenol (OPP) 90-43-7 Infants: 50 mg/kg, Adults: 100 mg/kg

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11) Dioxins and Furans

Group 1

11.1

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 1746-01-6

Sum of group 1:

1 ug/kg US EPA 8290

1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 40321-76-4

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran 51207-31-9

2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran 57117-31-4

Group 2

11.2

1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 39227-28-6

Sum of group 1&2:

5 ug/kg US EPA 8290



1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran 57117-41-6

1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran 70648-26-9




Group 3

11.3

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 35822-46-9

Sum of group 1,2&3:

100 ug/kg US EPA 8290

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin 3268-87-9

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachlorodibenzofuran 67562-39-4

1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachlorodibenzofuran 55673-89-7

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachlorodibenzofuran 39001-02-0

Group 4

11.4

2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 50585-41-6

Sum of group 4:

1 ug/kg US EPA 8290

1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 109333-34-8

2,3,7,8-Tetrabromodibenzofuran 67933-57-7

2,3,4,7,8-Pentabromdibenzofuran 131166-92-2

Group 5

11.5

1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 11099944-5

Sum of group 4&5:

5 ug/kg US EPA 8290

1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 110999-46-7

1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexabromodibenzo-p-dioxin 110999-45-6

1,2,3,7,8-Pentabromodibenzofuran 107555-93-1

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12) Flame retardants

12.1 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) 59536-65-1

Not Detected (10 mg/kg)

Brominated FR: EN ISO 17881-1:2016

Phosphorus based FR: EN ISO 17881-

2:2016

12.2 Pentabromodiphenylether (PentaBDE) 32534-81-9

12.3 Octabromodiphenylether (OctaBDE) 32536-52-0

12.4 Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) 1163-19-5

12.5 Tri-(2, 3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TRIS) 126-72-7

12.6 Bis (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (BDBBP/BIS) 5412-25-9

12.7 Tris-(aziridinyl) phosphinoxide (TEPA) 5455-55-1

12.8 Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) 25637-99-4

12.9* Tri-o-cresyl phosphate (TOCP) 78-30-8

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

12.11* Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Various

12.12* Polychlorinated naphthalene (PCNs) Various

12.13* Polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) Various

12.14 Tris (chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCPP) 13674‐84‐5

12.15 Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) 79-94-7

12.16 2,2-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol (BBMP) 3296-90-0

12.17 Tris(1,3-dichloro-isopropyl) phosphate (TDCPP) 13674-87-8

12.18 Trixylyl phosphate (TXP) 25155-23-1

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13) Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases

13.1 Sulphur hexafluoride - SF6 2551-62-4

Usage Ban

Sample preparation:

Purge and trap — thermal desorption or

SPME

Measurement:

GC/MS

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s)

13.2 HFC-23 - CHF3 75-46-7

13.3 HFC-32 - CH2F2 75-10-5

13.4 HFC-41 - CH3F 593-53-3

13.5 HFC-43-10mee - C5H2F10 138495-42-8

13.6 HFC-125 - C2HF5 354-33-6

13.7 HFC-134 - C2H2F4 359-35-3

13.8 HFC-134a - CH2FCF3 811-97-2

13.9 HFC-152a - C2H4F2 75-37-6

13.10 HFC-143 - C2H3F3 430-66-0

13.11 HFC-143a - C2H3F3 420-46-2

13.12 HFC-227ea - C3HF7 431-89-0

13.13 HFC-236cb - CH2FCF2CF3 677-56-5

13.14 HFC-236ea - CHF2CHFCF3 431-63-0

13.15 HFC-236fa - C3H2F6 690-39-1

13.16 HFC-245ca - C3H3F5 679-86-7

13.17 HFC-245fa - CHF2CH2CF3 460-73-1

13.18 HFC-365mfc - CF3CH2CF2CH3 406-58-6

Perfluorocarbons (PFC’s)

13.19 Perfluoromethane - CF4 75-73-0

13.20 Perfluoroethane - C2F6 76-16-4

13.21 Perfluoropropane - C3F8 76-19-7

13.22 Perfluorobutane - C4F10 355-25-9

13.23 Perfluoropentane - C5F12 678-26-2

13.24 Perfluorohexane - C6F14 355-42-0

13.25 Perfluorocyclobutane - c-C4F8 115-25-3

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14) Formaldehyde

14.1 Formaldehyde 50-00-0

Infants: Not detected (< 16 mg/kg)

Children: 75 mg/kg

Adults (Direct Skin Contact): 75 mg/kg

Adults (No Direct Skin Contact): 300

mg/kg

Textile, Wood, and Paper:

JIS L 1041-1983 A (Japan Law 112) or

EN ISO 14184-1:2011

Leather: ISO 17226-1:2008 with ISO

17226-2:2008 confirmation method in

case of interferences.


15) Heavy Metals

15.1 Total Arsenic (As) 7440-36-0 100 mg/kg Textiles: EN 16711-1:2016

Leather: DIN EN ISO 17072-2:2011

Lead:

Non-metal: CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3

Metal: CPSC-CH-E1001-08.3

Lead in paint and surface coating:

CPSIA Section 101 16 CFR 1303

Cr(VI) in leather: Pre-treatment: Aging

at 80°C,

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15) Heavy Metals

Extractable heavy metals in textile

15.8

Antimony Sb 7440-36-0 30 mg/kg

Textiles: EN 16711-2:2016

Arsenic As 7440-38-2 Infants: 0.2 mg/kg, Others: 1.0 mg/kg

Barium Ba 7440-39-3 1000 mg/kg

Cadmium Cd 7440-43-9 0.1 mg/kg

Chromium Cr 7440-47-3 Infants: 1.0 mg/kg, Others: 2.0 mg/kg

Chromium VI Cr(VI) 18540-29-9 Not detected (0.5 mg/kg)

Cobalt Co 7440-48-4 Infants: 1.0 mg/kg, Others: 4.0 mg/kg

Copper Cu 7440-50-8 Infants: 25 mg/kg, Others: 50 mg/kg

Lead Pb 7439-91-1 Infants: 0.2 mg/kg, Others: 1.0 mg/kg

Nickel Ni 7440-02-0 Infants: 1 mg/kg, Others: 4 mg/kg

Mercury Hg 7439-97-6 0.02 mg/kg

Selenium Se 7782-49-2 500 mg/kg

Metals in packaging

15.9

Cadmium Cd 7440-43-9

100 mg/kg (sum)

Pb, Cd, Hg: acid digestion, ICP

analysis; Cr (VI): alkaline digestion,

UV-Vis analysis

Lead Pb 7439-91-1

Mercury Hg 7439-97-6

Chromium VI Cr VI 18540-29-9

See appendix for soluble heavy metals in toys (Definition of toy: Products designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age.)

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16) Isocyanates

16.1 Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) 101-68-8

Not detected (3 mg/kg) EN 13130-8 (mod)

16.2 Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) 822-06-0

16.3 Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) 4098-71-9

16.4 Tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI) 2778-42-9

16.5 Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate (2,4-TDI) 584-84-9

16.6 Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate (2,6-TDI) 91-08-7

16.7 Naphthylene-1,5,di-isocyanate(1,5-NDI) 3173-72-6


17) N-Nitrosamine & Nitrosable Substances

17.1 N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) 62-75-9

Not detected (0.5 mg/kg)

GB/T 24153-2009: determination

using GC/MS with LC/MS/MS

verification if positive. Alternatively,

LC/MS/MS may be performed on its

own.

17.2 N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) 55-18-5

17.3 N-Nitrosodipropylamine (NDPA) 621-64-7

17.4 N-Nitrosodibutylamine (NDBA) 924-16-3

17.5 N-Nitrosopiperidine (NPIP) 100-75-4

17.6 N-Nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR) 930-55-2

17.7 N-Nitrosomorpholine (NMOR) 59-89-2

17.8 N-Nitroso-Nmethylaniline (NMPhA) 614-00-6

17.9 N-Nitroso-N-ethylaniline (NEPhA) 612-64-6

*Most common for heat vulcanized rubber, relevant rule in China GB 25036-2010 Safety Requirements for children's canvas rubber shoes.


18) Organotins

18.1 Tributyltin (TBT) Various Infants: 0.5 mg/kg, Adults: 1.0 mg/kg

CEN ISO/TS 16179: 2012

18.2 Triphenyltin (TPhT) Various Infants: 0.5 mg/kg, Adults: 1.0 mg/kg

18.3 Monobutyltin (MBT) Various Infants: 1.0 mg/kg, Adults:2.0 mg/kg

18.4 Dibutyltin (DBT) Various Infants: 1.0 mg/kg, Adults: 2.0 mg/kg

18.5 Dioctyltin (DOT) Various Infants: 1.0 mg/kg, Adults: 2.0 mg/kg

18.6

Other tri-substituted organotin compounds

0.1% by weight of Tin - Tripropyltin (TPT) Various

- Trioctyltin (TOT) Various

- Tricyclohexyltin (TcyT) Various

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19) Ozone Depleting Substances

Class I

Usage Ban GC/MS headspace 120°C for 45

minutes

19.1 Chlorofluorocarbon-11(CFC-11) 75-69-4










19.11 Chlorofluorocarbon-213(CFC-213) 6/5/2354




19.15 Chlorofluorocarbon-217 (CFC-217) 422-86-6

19.16 Carbon Tetrachloride (Tetrachloromethane) 56-23-5

19.17 Halon-1211 353-59-3

19.18 Halon-1301 75-63-8

19.19 Halon-2402 124-73-2

19.20 Methyl Bromide 74-83-9

19.21 Methyl Chloroform (1,1,1-Trichloroethane) 71-55-6

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19) Ozone Depleting Substances (cont.)

Class II

Usage Ban GC/MS headspace 120°C for 45

minutes

19.22 Hydrochlorofluorocarbon-21(HCFC-21) 75-43-4
















19.38 Hydrochlorofluorocarbon-225(HCFC-225) 422-56-0,

507-55-1










19.48 Hydrochlorofluorocarbon-244(HCFC-244)







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20) Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)

20.1 Perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS), its salts and esters Various 1 µg/m² (textiles or other coated

materials) CEN/TS 15968:2014

20.2 Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and esters Various 1 µg/m² (textiles or other coated

materials)


21) Pesticides

21.1 Permethrin 52645-53-1


ISO 15913/DIN 28407 F2

EPA 8082A/EPA 8151A

BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09

21.2 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy) propionic acid, its salts and

compounds 93-72-1

21.3 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its salts and compounds

(2,4,5-T) 93-76-5

21.4 Aldrin (Aldrine) 309-00-2

21.5 Chlordane 57-74-9

21.6 Dichloro-diphenyl-dichloro ethane (DDD) 72-54-8,

53-19-0

21.7 Dichloro-diphenyl-dichloro ethylene (DDE) 72-55-9,

3424-82-6

21.8 Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro ethane (DDT) 50-29-3,

789-02-6

21.9 Dieldrin (Dieldrine) 60-57-1

21.10 Endrine 72-20-8

21.11 Heptachlorine 76-44-8

21.12 Epoxy-heptaclorine 1024-57-3

21.13 Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1

21.14

Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH, all isomers) except gamma-

hexachlorocyclohexane (except linande [58-89-9] in medical

products)

Various

21.15 Isodrin (Isodrine) 465-73-6

21.16 Kelevane 4234-79-1

21.17 Kepone (Chlordecone) 143-50-0

21.18 Lindane 58-89-9

21.19 Methoxychlor 72-43-5

21.20 Mirex 2385-85-5

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21) Pesticides (cont.)

21.21 Perthane 72-56-0


ISO 15913/DIN 28407 F2

EPA 8082A/EPA 8151A

BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09

21.22 Quintozene 82-68-8

21.23 Strobane 8001-50-1

21.24 Telodrin (Telodrine) 297-78-9

21.25 Toxaphene 8001-35-2

21.26 Halogenated diarylalkanes Various

21.27

Halogenated diphenyl methanes, including Monomethyl-

dibromo-diphenyl methane, Monomethyl-dichloro-dephenyl

methane, Monomethyl-tetrachloro-diphenyl methane

99688-47-8

81161-70-8

76253-60-6

21.28 Endosulfan and its isomers

115-29-7

959-98-8

33213-65-9

21.29 Pentabromobenzene 608-93-5

21.30 Hexabromobiphenyl 36355-01-8

21.31 4,6-Dichloro-7 (2,4,5-trichloro-phenoxy) 0-2-trifluoro methyl

benz-imidazole (DTTB)

57648-21-2

21.32 2,4-D 94-75-7

21.33 Azinophosmethyl 86-50-0

21.34 Azinophosethyl 2642-71-9

21.35 Bromophos ethyl 4824-78-6

21.36 Captafol 6/1/2425

21.37 Carbaryl 63-25-2

21.38 Chlordimeform 6164-98-3

21.39 Chlorfenvinphos 470-90-6

21.40 Coumaphos 56-72-4

21.41 Cyfluthrin (Baythroid) 68359-37-5

21.42 Cyhalothrin 91465-08-6

21.43 Cypermethrin 52315-07-8

21.44 DEF 78-48-8

21.45 Deltamethrin 52918-63-5

21.46 Diazinon 333-41-5

21.47 Dichloroprop 120-36-2

21.48 Dicrotophos 141-66-2

21.49 Dimethoate 60-51-5

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21) Pesticides (cont.)

21.50 Dinoseb and salts 88-85-7


ISO 15913/DIN 28407 F2

EPA 8082A/EPA 8151A

BVL L 00.00-34:2010-09

21.51 Endosulfan, a- 115-29-7

21.52 Endosulfan, b- 33213-65-9

21.53 Esfenvalerate (Asana) 66230-04-4

21.54 Fenvalerate (Sanmarton) 51630-58-1

21.55 Malathion 121-75-5

21.56 MCPA 94-74-6

21.57 MCPB 94-81-5

21.58 Mecoprop 93-65-2

21.59 Metamidophos 10265-92-6

21.60 Monocrotophos 6923-22-4

21.61 Parathion 56-38-2

21.62 Parathion-methyl 298-00-0

21.63 Phosdrin/Mevinphos 7786-34-7

21.64 Propethamphos (Safrotin) 31218-83-4

21.65 Profenophos 41198-08-7

21.65 Quinalphos 13593-03-8

21.65 Trifluralin 1582-09-8

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22) Ortho-Phthalates

22.1 Butylbenzylphthalate (BBP) 85-68-7

Ortho-Phthalates Restrictions for All

Products (Except Children’s Toys

and Childcare Products Sold in

Denmark): 1,000 mg/kg sum

For Products Sold In Denmark Only –

ortho-Phthalates Restrictions for

Children’s Toys and Childcare

Products: 500 mg/kg sum

Children’s Toy and Childcare Products

Definition from Denmark for

Phthalates: "Toys are defined as any

product designed or clearly

intended for play purposes for children

aged 0-3 years, while childcare

is defined as any product that is

intended or likely to be mouthed by

children aged 0 -3 years. The rules

apply to products such as dolls,

rattles and other toys for children under

3 years and nursing pillows,

baby carriers, pacifiers, bathing

equipment and jewelry.”

Sample preparation:

CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3

Measurement:

Textile: GC-MS, EN ISO 14389:2014

Leather: GC-MS

22.2 Dibutylphthalate (DBP) 84-74-2

22.3 Di(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7

22.4 Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0

22.5 Di-Iso-nonylphthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0,

68515-48-0

22.6 Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0,

68515-49-1

22.7 Di-isobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5

22.8 Di‐n‐Hexyl Phthalate (DnHP) 84‐75‐3

22.9* Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) 131-11-3

22.10* Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84‐66‐2

22.11 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) 117-82-8

22.12 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11 branched alkyl ester

and linear alkyl ester (DHNUP) 68515-42-4

22.13 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl ester, C7-

rich (DIHP) 71888-89-6

22.14 Di-iso-pentylphthalate (DiPP) 605-50-5

22.15 Di-n-pentylphthalate (DnPP) 131-18-0

22.16 N-pentyl-isopentylphthalate (NPIPP) 776297-69-9

22.17 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentylester, branched and

linear (DAP) 84777-06-0

22.19* Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP) 131-16-8

22.20 Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 84-61-7

22.21* Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) 84-76-4

22.22* Di-iso-octyl phthalate (DIOP 27554-26-3

22.23 1,2- Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester. Branched and

linear 68515-50-4

22.24 Di-iso-hexylphthalate (DIHxP) 71850-09-4

22.25 All other phthalates/all esters of ortho-phthalic acid Various

* Restriction applies to all materials but is most relevant for flexible plastics, coatings (screen prints), inks, adhesives.

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23) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

23.1 Naphthalene 91-20-3

No Individual

Restriction

Infants / Toy for

Children:

5.0 mg/kg (sum)

Others: 10 mg/kg

(sum)

AFPS GS 2014

23.2 Acenaphthylene 208-96-8

23.3 Acenaphtene 83-32-9

23.4 Fluorene 86-73-7

23.5 Phenanthrene 85-01-8

23.6 Antracene 120-12-7

23.7 Fluoranthene 206-44-0

23.8 Pyrene 129-00-0

23.9 Indeno (1,2,3-cd) pyrene 193-39-5

23.10 Benzo (g,h,i) perylene 191-24-2

23.11 Dibenzo (a,e) pyrene 192-65-4

23.12 Dibenzo (a,h) pyrene 189-64-0

23.13 Dibenzo (a,i) pyrene 189-55-9

23.14 Dibenzo (a,l) pyrene 191-30-0

23.15 Cyclopenta (c,d) pyrene 27208-37-3

23.16 1-Methylpyrene 2381-21-7

23.17 Benzo (a) anthracene (BaA) 56-55-3

Infants / Toy for

Children:

0.5 mg/kg (each)

Others:

1 mg/kg (each)

23.18 Chrysene (CHR) 218-01-9

23.19 Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) 50-32-8

23.20 Benzo (e) pyrene (BeP) 192-97-2

23.21 Dibenzo (a,h) anthracene (DBA) 53-70-3

23.22 Benzo (b) fluoranthene (BbF) 205-99-2

23.23 Benzo (j) fluoranthene (BjF) 205-82-3

23.24 Benzo (k) fluoranthene (BkF) 207-08-9

Chemical Name CAS Number Restriction / Limitation

24) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) *

24.1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 9002-86-2 Not detected Bilstein Method and FTIR analysis

*PVH prefers that products do not contain PVC, however we acknowledge certain challenges may prevent the immediate cessation of PVC use. PVH supports efforts to find

acceptable alternatives to PVC use in all products, with the ultimate objective being a comprehensive prohibition on all PVC use.

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25) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) / Organic Solvents

25.1 Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) 75-01-4 1 mg/kg EN ISO 6401:2008

25.2 Benzene 71-43-2 5 mg/kg

For general VOC screening: GC/MS

headspace 45 minutes at 120 degrees

C

For DMAC: DIN CEN ISO/TS

16189:2013

25.3 Phenol 108-95-2 10 mg/kg

25.5 Styrene 100‐42‐5 1000 mg/kg 25.4 Toluene 108-88-3

1000 mg/kg (each)

25.6 Methylene Chloride, Dichloromethane (DCM) 75-09-2

25.7 Pentachloroethane 76-01-7

25.8 Hexachloroethane 67-72-1

25.9 Tetrachloromethane (Carbon tetrachloride) 56-23-5

25.10 1,1-Dichloroethane 75-34-3

25.11 1,2-Dichloroethane 107-06-2

25.12 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 156-59-2

25.13 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 156-60-5

25.14 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 71-55-6

25.15 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 79-00-5

25.16 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 630-20-6

25.17 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5

25.18 Trichloromethane (Chloroform) 67-66-3

25.19 1,1-Dichloroethylene 75-35-4

25.20 Trichloroethylene 79-01-6

25.21 Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4

25.22 Dimethylsulpoxide 67-68-5

25.23 Xylene (meta-, ortho-, para-) Various

25.24 Cresol (meta-, ortho-, para-) 1319-77-3

25.25 N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) 127-19-5

25.26 N,N-dimethylformamide; dimethyl formamide (DMFa) 68-12-2

25.27 1‐Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) 872‐50‐4 25.28 Formamide 75-12-7

Age Range Definitions:

Infants ≤ 36 months

Children 36 months - 14 years

Adults > 14 years

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APPENDIX I: HEAVY METALS IN TOYS DEFINITION OF TOY: PRODUCTS DESIGNED OR INTENDED, WHETHER OR NOT EXCLUSIVELY, FOR USE IN PLAY BY CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE.

Chemical Name CAS Number

Limit/Restriction (in mg/kg)

Test Method

in dry, brittle,

powder like or

pliable toy material

(e.g. chalk, crayon)

in liquid or sticky toy

mterial (e.g. finger

paint, bubble

solution)

in scraped off toy

material (e.g. plastic,

wood, coatings,

textiles)

A 1.1 Aluminum 7429-90-5 5625 1406 70000

EN 71-3:2013

A 1.2 Antimony 7440-36-0 45 11.3 560

A 1.3 Arsenic 7440-38-2 3.8 0.9 47

A 1.4 Barium 7440-49-3 4500 11.25 56000

A 1.5 Boron 7440-42-8 1200 300 15000

A 1.6 Cadmium 7440-43-9 1.3 0.3 17

A 1.7 Chromium (III) 16065-83-1 37.5 9.4 460

A 1.8 Chromium (VI) 18540-29-9 0.02 0.005 0.2

A 1.9 Cobolt 7440-48-4 10.5 2.6 130

A 1.10 Copper 7440-50-8 622.5 156 7700

A 1.11 Lead 7439-92-1 13.5 3.4 160

A 1.12 Manganese 7439-96-5 1200 300 15000

A 1.13 Mercury 7439-97-6 7.5 1.9 94

A 1.14 Nickel 7440-02-0 75 18.8 930

A 1.15 Selenium 7782-49-2 37.5 9.4 460

A 1.16 Strontium 7440-24-6 4500 1125 56000

A 1.17 Tin 7440-31-5 15000 3750 180000

A 1.18 Organic Tin 0.9 0.2 12

A 1.19 Zinc 7440-66-6 3750 938 46000

* Contact CR for the full list of toy requirements

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APPENDIX II: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE (1 of 2)

THE FOLLOWING LINKS PROVIDE INFORMATION TO AID OUR SUPPLIERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH PVH’S CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS (INCLUDEING RSL). THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON CHEMICALS FOUND IN THE RSL, TRAINING, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT.

PVH DEVELOPED TOOLS

Supplier Guidelines

The PVH Supplier Guidelines outline PVH standards and expectations of its business partnerships, and provides guidance for suppliers on how to achieve and move

beyond compliance of these standards. This document importantly places emphasis on our code of conduct entitled A Shared Commitment, and outlines PVH’s current

approach to assessing its global supply chain and establishing expectations around remediation and corrective action implementation.

PVH RSL Chemical Cheat Sheets

Suppliers are encouraged to use the PVH chemical guidance sheets to aid in understanding the chemical groups on the RSL and where they may be found along the supply

chain.

Global Quality Manual

The PVH Global Quality Manual (GQM) is an online manual (available via html and app) used corporately by internal and external partners, effective for all product shipped

from January 1st 2017 onwards. It is designed to provide associates and external partners with a clear understanding of PVH product standards and requirements. It should

be used as a reference tool for answering questions relating to the development, production, quality, and shipping of PVH products.

RSL Testing Tool and TRF Generator

To aid our suppliers with participation in the PVH RSL Testing Program, PVH has developed an online tool to help suppliers identify RSL testing needs based off of material

type, risk, and PVH requirements. It then uses this information to auto-generate a testing request form (TRF) for our suppliers. As testing requirements vary by brand and

division, please consult your PVH Quality Assurance (QA) representative to see if this tool is available for your products.

INDUSTRY DEVELOPED TOOLS

AFIRM Chemical Information Sheets:

AFIRM member brands have produced a comprehensive set of educational materials advising suppliers about best practices for chemical management. Each chemical

information sheet covers a chemical or class of chemicals, giving an overview of the substance(s), where they are likely to be found in the material manufacturing process,

and how to maintain compliance with the AFIRM RSL. The complete library of chemical information sheets is available on the AFIRM website at https://afirm-

group.com/english-information-sheets/; additionally, links to individual information sheets are embedded in each chemical group section on the RSL.

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Guideline to All Chemical Classes on PVH's RSL

PVH's RSL Link

Chemical Classes Typical Use in Apparel, Footwear, and AccessoriesPossible Garment

Finish Use

Alternative

Recommendations

Alkylphenol (AP) and Alkylphenol

ethoxylates (APEOs)*

Detergents, scouring agents, spinning oils, wetting agents,

softeners, emulsifying/dispersing agents for dyes/prints, de-

gumming for silk production, dyes and pigment preparations.

• Screenprinting

• Garment washing

Dimethyl Fumarate (DMFu) Leather mold prevention

Note: Often used for leather furniture.

• None expected

Triclosan Odor prevention in socks and underwear • Antimicrobial

• Odor prevention

Asbestos Fibers in protective clothing

Note: Formerly used in protective jackets for firefighters and aprons and

mitts for foundry workers.

• None expected

Azo Dyes - that may release

carcinogenic amines*

Dyeing of textiles, leather, pigment printing, screen prints.

Note: Thousands of azo dyes exist, but only those which

breakdown to form the listed amines in PVH's RSL are restricted.

These have already been banned for many years and alternatives

readily available.

• Overdye

• Tinting

Bisphenol A Starting material (monomer) for epoxy resins (adhesives and glues) and

polycarbonate plastics, flame retardants, PVC production and processing

• None expected

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Preservative for some plastics

Note: This would likely only be used in plastic bags for shipping .

• None expected

Carcinogenic & Allergic disperse dyes and

other dyes

Dyeing for synthetic and natural fabrics • Dyeing of fabrics

Chlorinated organic carriers (COC) Dyeing of polyester

Note: Uncommon now. COC's have been replaced by water-based

disperse dyeing. If used at all, COC's are most likely found in small

batch garment of fabric dyeing.

• Dyeing of fabrics

Chlorinated Paraffins

SCCP’s (short chain chlorinated

paraffins) and MCCP’s (medium chain

chlorinated paraffins)*

Flame retardants, plasticizers, fat liquoring of leather for

suppleness.

• Flame retardant

• Leather finish

Chlorophenols (called: Chlorinated

Phenols and Other Phenols, in the RSL)*

Preservatives in print pastes or to prevent mold, kill insects when

growing cotton and when storing/transporting fabrics.

• Mold prevention in product

Chlorinated Solvents* Spot cleaning, degreasing, scouring, dry-cleaning. • Spot cleaning

Alternatives are widely available.

Consult with the chemical supplier for

acceptable alternatives that meet the

performance requirements.

Possible lists of alternatives are

bluesisgn bluefinder, GOTS approved

formulations, and those meeting the

ZDHC MRSL requirements

* those in Bold print are on the 11 Priority Chemicals List

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Recommendations

Chlorinated Benzenes* Carriers in the dyeing process of polyester or wool/polyester fibers.

Solvents for spot cleaning and degreasing.

• None expected

Dioxins and Furans Dioxins/furans are common by-products of incomplete combustion

(burning) of organics in a chlorine rich environment and are often

associated with the production of pesticides, PVC, and other similar

chlorinated chemicals.

Note: It is unlikely that dioxin and furan legislation will apply to apparel

and footwear.

• None expected

Flame retardants Flame retardant • Flame retardants

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Refrigerants in refrigerators and air-conditioners, propellants in industrial

aerosols, foam-blowing, solvent cleaning and textile coating

Note: Fluorocarbons are mainly used as substitutes for CFCs

(Chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), both of which

are ozone depleting substances that the 1987 Montreal Protocol has

progressively phased out of production.

• None expected

• Possible use in foam coatings

Formaldehyde Anti-creasing and an anti-shrinking agent, used in polymeric resins (e.g.,

phenol-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde).

Note: Because of its volatility it can easily spread by cross contamination

from one garment to another.

• Permanent press and

artificially stiffen fabric

• Dimensional stability control

(i.e., pre-shrinkage)

• Easy-care

• Crinkle treatment

• Fixation or preservation of

dyes and prints

• Adhesives for flock prints

• Binders for pigment prints

• Fluorescent dyes and

pigments

Halogenated Flame Retardants* Sleepwear and textiles used in home goods, and children’s wear. • Flame retardants

Heavy Metals

(Sb, As, Cd, Cr, Cr(VI), Co, Cu, Pb, Hg,

Ni, Se)*

• Dyes, pigments (Cd, Co, Cr, Co, Pb, Ni, Se)

• Metal accessories (Ni, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr)

• Catalysts for fiber formation, plastics additives (Sb in Polyester,

Cr, Se)

• Preservatives, anti-microbials (As, Cu, Hg)

• Leather tanning (Cr, Cr(VI))

• Anti-odor

Isocyanates Starting monomers for polyurethanes used for coatings and membranes. • Coatings

• Membranes










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Finish Use

Alternative

Recommendations

N-Nitrosamine & Nitrosable Substances Catalyst/cross-linking agent for elastomers, rubber

Note: Most typically found in kids toys such as rubber ballons or child

care articles such as baby bottle nipples.

• Rubber accessories

Organotin Compounds* • Catalysts for glues, heat stabilizers for plastics/rubber

• Anti-microbials for textiles, leather, plastics.

• Plastics/rubber, inks, paints, metallic glitter, polyurethane

products and heat transfer material.

• Screenprinting

• PU Coatings

Ozone Depleting Substances Refrigerants in refrigerators and air-conditioners, as propellants in

industrial aerosols, foam-blowing, solvent cleaning, and textile coating.

Note: Ozone depleting substances were progressively phased out of

production by the 1987 Montreal Protocol (e.g. Freon).

• None expected

Per- and poly-fluorinated chemicals

(incuding PFOS and PFOA)*

• PFOS/PFOA are by-products/impurities that may be in long-chain

(C8) of fluorocarbons.

• Stain and water repellency, quick-dry, wicking, stain release in

textiles and leather.

• Water repellency

• Stain repellency

• Stain release

Ortho-phthalates* Coated/printed leather, synthetic leather, pigment printed/coated

textiles (including labels), plastics (including logo/heat transfers),

coatings/paint (on plastic, metal, etc.) and soft plastics.

Note: Typically used in plasticizers forflexible PVC. If PVC is

present, could be found in all of the above.

• Screenprinting

Pesticides Used in production and transportation of natural fibers (e.g., cotton,

wool)

Note: Pesticides compounds are used for preventing growth of insects or

fungi on plants, animals or materials. In the textile industry they are

mainly used in production and transportation of natural fibers (e.g.,

cotton, wool). Dieldrin and DTTB are pesticides that may be found in

natural fibers during growth and processing.

• None expected, unless

pesticides are applied to protect

a finished garment

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) • An impurity in carbon black used to make rubber or plastics black.

• Oil residues containing PAHs are added in rubber and plastics as a

softener or extender. Therefore, PAHs are risky in rubber, plastics,

lacquers and coatings. PAHs are often found in the outsoles of footwear

and in printing pastes of screen prints. PAHs can be present as

impurities in Carbon Black.

Note: Clean mineral oils should be used in the rubber to avoid PAHs.

• Screenprint pastes










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Finish Use

Alternative

Recommendations

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Screenprint inks, flexible plastics used for flip-flops and similar shoes,

synthetic leather , rainwear, zipper pulls and similar accessories

Note: May also be called “vinyl”.

• Screenprints

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) /

Organic Solvents

Used in the production of fibers, cleaning operations, dry cleaning,

degreasing, adhesives and glues, primers for glue and adhesives,

coating of textiles for water repellency, and degreasing leather

• Footwear assembly

• Spot cleaning of garments

• Coating of textiles

• Printing










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APPENDIX II: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE (2 of 2)

INDUSTRY DEVELOPED TOOLS (cont.)

AFIRM Toolkit

Along with the AFIRM chemical information sheets, AFIRM member brands have produced a supplier toolkit to aid suppliers in implementing an RSL testing and chemicals

management program. This document, translated in four languages, includes guidance on RSL chemicals, best practices, and corrective actions.

Higg Facility Environment Module (FEM) 3.0

PVH is addressing chemical management and other environmental challenges by engaging its suppliers on the environmental performance of their facilities through the

Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM). As a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, PVH is committed to driving the adoption of

the Higg suite of self-assessment tools that accurately measures sustainability and supply chain impacts in a standardized way. For more information on how to use the tool

please visit www.howtohigg.org.

ZDHC MRSL

The ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) is a list of chemical substances banned from intentional use in facilities that process textile materials and trim

parts in apparel and footwear. The ZDHC MRSL establishes acceptable concentration limits for substances in chemical formulations used within manufacturing facilities.

ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines

ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines define a single, unified expectation for wastewater discharge quality that goes beyond regulatory compliance, not only for conventional

wastewater parameters, but also for hazardous chemicals.

ZDHC Gateway

The ZDHC Gateway is an online tool for chemical suppliers, manufacturers, and brands. It contains two modules:

• The Chemical Module- platform that enables suppliers to find chemical formulations that meet the requirements of ZDHC’s MRSL.

• The Wastewater Module- an exchange platform that enables suppliers to securely share wastewater data in line with ZDHC’s standards, with ZDHC brands in the

textile, footwear, and leather industry.

As a brand member of ZDHC, all suppliers of PVH products are granted free access to the ZDHC Gateway portal. We encourage our suppliers to register by sending a

request to [email protected].

ZDHC Academy

The ZDHC Academy provides brands and manufacturers with ZDHC certified training to improve their knowledge and practice of responsible chemical management.

Suppliers can create a profile here to sign up for ZDHC in-person trainings or take online courses.
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