Plastic & Wraps
Limit
Category of Chemical
Metals – Total
Cadmium (Cd)
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Chromium Six [Cr(VI)]
Alkylphenols (AP) and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO), including all isomers
Nonylphenol (NP), mixed isomers
Octylphenol (OP), mixed isomers
Octylphenol ethoxylates (OPEO)
Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEO)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT)
Organotin Compounds
Dibutyl Tin (DBT)
Dioctyltin (DOT)
Monobutyl Tin (MBT)
Monooctyltin (MOT)
Tricyclohexyltin (TcyHT)
Trimethyltin (TMT)
Trioctyltin (TOT)
Tripropyltin (TPT)
Tributyl Tin (TBT)
Triphenyl Tin (TPhT)
Phthalates
Di-iso-nonylphthalate (DINP)
Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP)
Di-isooctyl phthalate (DIOP)
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP)
Di-isodecylphthalate (DIDP)
Butylbenzylphthalate (BBP)
Dibutylphthalate (DBP)
Di-iso-butyl phthalate (DIBP)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8- branched
alkyl esters (DIHP), C7-rich
Bis (2-methoxyethyl) phthalate
Di-cyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
Diethyl phthalate (DEP)
Di-isooctyl phthalate (DIOP)
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP, DHP)
Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPRP)
Di isopentyl phthalate (DIPP)
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP)
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP)
Potential Uses
CAS Number Recommended Test Method
Component materials Processing for packaging material
Cadmium compounds are used as pigments (especially in
7440-43-9 red, orange, yellow and green) and in paints. It can also be
used as a stabilizer for PVC
Total heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Pb & Hg): EN ISO 16711-1
7439-92-1 May be associated with plastics, paints, inks, pigments, and
surface coatings. If total of four heavy metals exceeds 100 ppm and Cr is
detected, test for CrVI.
Limit <100 ppm (Sum)
Mercury compounds can be present in pesticides and as
7439-97-6 contaminants in caustic soda (NaOH). They may also be used
in paints.
Though typically associated with leather tanning, Chromium Metal: IEC 62321-7-1:2015
18540-29-9 VI also may be used in pigments, chrome plating of metals, All other materials: IEC 62321-72:2015
and wood preservatives.
104-40-5
APEOS are used as surfactants in the production of plastics,
11066-49-2
elastomers, paper, and textiles. These chemicals can be
25154-52-3
found in many processes involving foaming, emulsification,
84852-15-3 Total: 100 ppm solubilization, or dispersion. APEOs can be used in paper
140-66-9 pulping, lubrication oils, and plastic polymer stabilization.
1806-26-4 APs are used as intermediaries in the manufacture of
27193-28-8 APEOs and antioxidants used to protect or stabilize polymers. Textiles: EN ISO 21084:2019
9002-93-1 Biodegradation of APEOs into APs is the main source of APs
9036-19-5 in the environment. APEOs and formulations containing All other materials: 1g sample/20 mL THF,
68987-90-6 APEOs are prohibited from use throughout supply chain sonication for 60 minutes at 70 degrees C, analysis
and manufacturing processes. We acknowledge that according to EN ISO 21084:2019
residual or trace concentrations of APEOs may still be found
9016-45-9 Total: 100 ppm at levels exceeding 100ppm and that more time is necessary
26027-38-3 for the supply chain to phase them out completely. This
37205-87-1 limit aligns with forthcoming EU legislation applicable to
68412-54-4 textiles and was set to provide suppliers direction for
127087-87-0
continuous improvement.
Beilstein Test to be used. If material is supposed to be
9002-86-2 Usage ban PVC-free, but Beilstein test is positive, the FT-IR Test
should be used as a confirmatory test
Used as an additive in plastics as an antioxidant to prevent
128-37-0 Limit < 5ppm ASTM D4275
aging. Can cause phenolic yellowing of textiles.
1002-53-5
Various Class of chemicals combining tin and organics such as
butyl and phenyl groups.
78763-54-9
Organotins are predominantly found in the
environment as antifoulants in marine paints, but they
Limit < 1 ppm each
can also be used as biocides (e.g., antibacterials),
36580-86-6 All materials:
catalysts in plastic and glue production, and heat
CEN ISO/TS 16179:2012
5089-96-3 stabilizers in plastics/rubber.
In textiles and apparel packaging, organotins are
associated with plastics / rubber, inks, paints, metallic
761-44-4 glitter, polyurethane products and heat transfer
56573-85-4 material.
Limit < 0.5 ppm each
668-34-8
28553-12-0
117-84-0
Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (Phthalates) are a class
27554-26-3 of organic compound commonly added to plastics
to increase flexibility.
117-81-7
26761-40-0 They are sometimes used to facilitate the
moulding of plastic by decreasing its melting
85-68-7
temperature.
84-74-2
Phthalates can be found in:
84-69-5 Limit < 500 ppm each All materials:
Total 1000ppm • Flexible plastic packaging CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4, analysis by GC/MS
71888-89-6 • Components (e.g., PVC)
• Plastisol print pastes
117-82-8 • Adhesives
• Plastic sleeves
84-61-7 • Polymeric coatings
84-66-2
Find more information about additional Phthalates on the
27554-26-3
REACH substances of very high concern (SVHCs) candidate
84-75-3 list, which is updated frequently.
131-16-8
605-50-5
131-11-3
131-11-3
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Phthalates
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-
11- branched and linear alkyl
esters (DHNUP)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid
Dipentyl ester, branched and linear
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-
10-alkyl esters or mixed decyl and
hexyl and octyl diesters with ≥ 0.3%
of dihexyl phthalate
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, mixed
decyl and hexyl and octyl diesters
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-
10-alkyl esters, and n-pentyl-
isopentylphthalate (nPIPP)
Bisphenols
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
Bisphenol-S (BPS)
Bisphenol-F (BPF)
Bisphenol-AF (BPAF)
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68515-42-4 Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (Phthalates) are a class of
organic compound commonly added to plastics to increase
flexibility.
84777-06-0 They are sometimes used to facilitate the
moulding of plastic by decreasing its melting temperature.
Phthalates can be found in:
68648-93-1 Limit < 500 ppm each • Flexible plastic packaging All materials:
Total 1000ppm • Components (e.g., PVC) CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4, analysis by GC/MS
• Plastisol print pastes
• Adhesives
• Plastic sleeves
68515-51-5 • Polymeric coatings
Find more information about additional Phthalates on the
REACH substances of very high concern (SVHCs) candidate
776297-69-9 list, which is updated frequently.
80-05-7 Limit < 1 ppm
80-09-1 No limit set. BPA alternatives with known or suspected similar hazards
For informational purposes only. are used in the production of epoxy resins,
620-92-8 Please state if substance is used or polycarbonate plastics, flame retardants, and PVC.
is present in the material/product
1478-61-1 supplied.
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