H&M GROUP CHEMICAL RESTRICTIONS 2018

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1 H&M GROUP CHEMICAL RESTRICTIONS 2018 RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (RSL) Candles Global Product Compliance Department Valid for all brands in the H&M Group.

2 Contents General... 2 Commitment... 3 Example... 4 Definitions... 5 Abbreviations... 5 Requirements all Candles... 6 Paraffin Wax... 7 Stearic Acid... 8 Beeswax... 8 Fats and oils... 8 Colors, pigments, dyes and lacquers... 9 Additional restrictions - US... 9 Additional Restrictions - Canada Additional Restrictions Australia Appendix Restricted substances with CAS no Global Product Compliance Department 1(13)

3 General H&M has with concern for the health of customers as well as for the environment and working conditions, established H&M Group Chemical Restrictions for all products. H&M Group Chemical Restrictions covers the Manufacturing Restricted Substance List and the Restricted Substance Lists. The Restricted Substance Lists consists of 11 stand-alone parts which are divided on product type; Packaging, Apparel/Accessories/Footwear/Soft Home Interior Products, Food Contact Products, Candles, Hardline, Chemical Products, Toys, Electrical and Electronic Products and Batteries, Medical Devices and Aerosols Dispensers. Always follow all relevant latest parts of H&M Group Chemical Restrictions. In addition to this part of the H&M Group Chemical Restrictions, production of Candles must also fulfill H&M Group Chemical Restrictions regarding the Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL). The official and valid version of this document is in English. Any translation of the document is prepared for reference only. H&M accepts no liability for any mistakes done in the translation. If a product is sold in a packaging, it must also comply with H&M Group Chemical Restrictions Packaging. Individual restricted substances with CAS no are specified in Appendix. Test methods are specified in relevant part in document. In case of undated test method, the latest version is valid. Global Product Compliance Department 2(13)

4 Commitment By accepting H&M Standard Purchase Conditions, the Supplier commits to comply with H&M Group Chemical Restrictions. It is the Supplier s responsibility to assure compliance with H&M Group Chemical Restrictions and to inform all their upstream suppliers and subcontractors about the content of H&M Group 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 Group 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 Group 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 results will prevail. Global Product Compliance Department 3(13)

Example All details on your product must

Candles Candles, scented and unscented -

5 Example All details on your product must comply with H&M Chemical Restrictions, see example below. The examples do not claim to be complete. Candles Candles, scented and unscented - Follow restrictions for Candles and Hardline Global Product Compliance Department 4(13)

6 Definitions Concentration Limit Not Detected Usage ban Homogeneous Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties The substance must not be present in the product at concentrations above this limit. The substance must not be present in the finished product at concentrations above the analytical reporting limit. The substance must not be used in production and it must not be added to the product. 1 Uniform composition throughout, i.e. a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials. Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vpvb), carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), endocrine disruptors (ED) or equivalent concern, according to EU REACH article 57. Abbreviations CAS no cst Excl. Incl. PDR ppm Percentage REACH CLP SVHC Chemical Abstracts Service number, an identification number for chemicals in this database. centistokes, which is the same as 1mm 2 /s. This is the unit used for kinematic viscosity. Excluding Including H&M Production and Documentation Requirements Parts per million, which is the same as mg/kg. Percentage is weight by weight, % w/w Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals Classification, Labelling and Packaging Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern 1 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. Global Product Compliance Department 5(13)

7 Requirements all Candles If a group of substances is marked with an asterisk* in the table below each included substance is specified in Appendix. Test methods are specified in tables, in case of undated test method, the latest version is valid. Requirement Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Structure and contents as specified in REACH Article 31 2 SVHC Check the ECHA website for the updated list 3 Substances defined as hazardous due to intrinsic properties as specified in REACH Article 57 4 Hardline H&M Chemical Restrictions Product Safety Directive Scented candles Lead in wick Metal cored candle wicks H&M Production and Documentation Requirements for Candles (PDR candles) 5 Pigment Violet 29, CAS: Oil of bergamot Substances on the California Proposition 65 list 6 Palm Oil Candle classification 7 A safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be approved by H&M before production begins 1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document 1000 ppm, except if lower limit applies as per other parts of this document All candles must comply with H&M chemical restrictions for Hardline and Candles. All candles must comply with General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC All scented candles containing fragrance oils must fulfill International Fragrance Association (IFRA) standard 100 ppm Usage ban Production must follow H&M PDR candles, which include requirements for: Safety data sheets, candle content lists, testing and certificate of analysis. Usage ban 2 % prohibited Usage ban Palm oil must be certified as sustainable by RSPO (Rountable on Sustainable Palm Oil). RSPO segregated or mass balance certified palm oil is accepted. Palm oil derivatives are exempt from this requirement. Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS06 Scull over crossed bones are banned Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS08 Severe health hazard 2 REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/ Download the document at H&M Group Supplier Website. 6 Proposition 65 list, 7 Classification according to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Global Product Compliance Department 6(13)

8 Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS05 Corrosive Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS01 Explosive Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS04 Gas under pressure Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS03 Oxidizing Formulations that result in the pictogram GHS09 Dead fish and tree Formulations that result in the classification Acute Toxicity Cat 4; Oral, Dermal and Inhalation toxicity Paraffin Wax Restricted criteria/substance Test method Ash content 0.1% ISO 6245 Saybolt color index +24 ASTM D 156 DIN Odor 2.0 ASTM D 1833 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) According to maximal absorbance limits in FDA Sulphur Content 20.0 ppm EN ISO Solvent remainders Toluene: 5.0 ppm Benzene: 5.0 ppm UV absorption according to FDA ASTM D 2622 EWF METHOD 002/03 Global Product Compliance Department 7(13)

9 Stearic Acid Restricted criteria/substance Test method Acid number DGF C-V 2 Ester number 2.0 DGF C-V 4 Iodine number 1 DGF C-V 11d Ash content 0.1% DGF C-III 10 Peroxide number 10 DGF C-VI 6a Congealing point/titre C DGF C-IV 3c Lovibond Tint Index (FF 5¼ ) 5.0 yellow 1.0 red DGF C-IV 4b Non-saponifiable matter 1% DGF C-III 1a-1b Beeswax Restricted criteria/substance Dripping point C DAB 10 Acid number DAB 10 Saponification - number DAB 10 Ester number DAB 10 Ratio number DAB 10 Test method Total hydrocarbons 18% DGF M-V 6 Fats and oils Restricted criteria/substance Test method Iron (Fe) 1 ppm DIN EN Copper (Cu) Nickel (Ni) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Lead (Pb) Arsenic (As) 0.1 ppm 2 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.1 ppm DIN EN Free fatty acids 2.0% wt. DGF C-V 2 Peroxide number 10 DGF C-VI 6a Lovibond Tint Index (FF 5¼ ) 3.5 red DGF C-IV 4b Ash content 0.1% wt. DGF C-III 10 Water content 0.15% wt. DGF C-III 13a or 13b Odor Not distinctly noticeable atypical odors DGF C-III Global Product Compliance Department 8(13)

10 Oil stability index (OSI) at 120 C OSI value for reference only ISO 6886 Colors, pigments, dyes and lacquers Restricted classification Candle Colors classified as following classes according to CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 are banned: Acute toxicity Category code 1, 2, 3 or 4 Carcinogenicity Category code 1A, 1B or 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category code 1A, 1B or 2 Reproductive toxicity Category code 1A, 1B or 2 Restriction of substances in the finished candle: Heavy metals migration Toluene Benzene Total Xylenes Ethylbenzene Benzo[a]pyrene Total Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)* Azo Dyes & Pigments* Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) Dibutylphthalate (DBP) Benzylbutylphthalate (BBP) Diisononylphthalate (DINP) Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP) Diisobutylphthalate (DIBP) Limit values in EN ppm 0.5 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 1 ppm 10 ppm 20 ppm per listed amine 0.1% wt. 0.1% wt. 0.1% wt. 0.1% wt. 0.1% wt. 0.1% wt. 0.1% wt. Additional restrictions - US Restricted substance Benzophenone D-Pulegone Estragole Methyleugenol Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) Not detected Not detected Not detected Not detected Not detected Global Product Compliance Department 9(13)

11 Additional Restrictions - Canada Requirement Canadian chemical inventory, Domestic Substances List 8 All substances must be either listed on the Canadian Inventory, Domestic Substances List or be exempted/excluded from listing. If the substance is subject to a Significant New Activity (SNAc), all requirements must be fulfilled. 8 Domestic Substances List, Global Product Compliance Department 10(13)

12 Additional Restrictions Australia For all substances listed below, any mixtures, salts and derivatives of the listed substances are also prohibited in the below listed concentrations, unless stated otherwise. Restricted substance cas Australia AICS inventory list 9 All substances in scented candles must be listed in the AICS Inventory of Australia or exempt/excluded from listing. If the substance is subject to a Secondary Notification Conditions, requirements must be fulfilled. Substances listed in schedule 1-10 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) of the Poison Standard 10 Please note that this requirement is NOT applicable for unscented candles. Substances listed in schedules 1-10 are prohibited, unless present in concentrations below listing in the schedules. Anise oil 50 % Basil oil 5 % methyl chavicol in the Basil oil Cassia oil 2 % Cinnamon bark oil 2 % Marjoram oil 50 % Nutmeg oil 50 % Thyme oil 50 % CAMPHOR as a natural component in essential oils 2,5 % Cas: CAMPHOR as a natural component in essential oils in rosemary oil, sage oil (Spanish), or lavandin oils Cas: % DIRECT RED 254, Cas: % ISOEUGENOL Cas: % 9 The Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS), 10 POISONS STANDARD, Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons, Global Product Compliance Department 11(13)

13 Appendix Restricted substances with CAS no Restricted substance Name CAS No Arsenic (As) Benzene Benzo[a]pyrene Benzylbutylphthalate (BBP) Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) Dibutylphthalate (DBP) Diisobutylphthalate (DIBP) Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP) Diisononylphthalate (DINP) Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP) Cadmium (Cd) Copper (Cu) Ethylbenzene Iron (Fe) Mercury (Hg) Lead (Pb) Nickel (Ni) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Various Toluene Xylene Azo Dyes and Pigments CAS No releasing following amines Name 4-aminodiphenyl Benzidine Chloro-o-toludine Naphthylamine o-aminoazotoluene Amino-4-nitrotoluene ,4-Diaminoanisole ,4 -Diaminodiphenylmethane ,3 -Dichlorobenzidine ,3 -Dimethoxybenzidine (o-dianisidine) ,3 -Dimethylbenzidine (o-tolidine) ,3 -Dimethyl-4,4 -diaminodiphenylmethane p-chloroaniline p-cresidine ,4 -Methylene-bis-(2-chloroaniline) ,4 -Oxydianiline ,4 -Thiodianiline ,4-Toluenediamine o-toluidine Global Product Compliance Department 12(13)

14 Azo Dyes and Pigments releasing following amines Name CAS No 2,4,5-Trimethylaniline o-anisidine p-aminoazobenzene ,4-Xylidine ,6-Xyilidine USA Name CAS No Benzophenone D-pulegone Estragole Methyleugenol (1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-benzene Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) Global Product Compliance Department 13(13)

Restricted Substance List (RSL) Candles

Restricted Substance List (RSL) Candles Contents General... 3 Commitment... 4 Example... 5 Definitions... 6 Abbreviations... 6 Requirements all Candles... 7 Paraffin Wax... 7 Stearic Acid... 8 Beeswax...