Nike Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance (SCG)
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Nike Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance (SCG) Corporate Version Date: August 2011 Always verify the RSL version by visiting: http://www.nikeresponsibility.com/rsl THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF NIKE, INC. REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS INFORMATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF NIKE, INC IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Copyright © 2007 by NIKE, INC. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 65 Version Date: August 2011 File:Nike_CorporateRSL_August2011.doc Nike RSL and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance Contents Nike Corporate Restricted Substances List…………………………………………………………………………………….…4 Chemical restrictions for every material and every component used on a Nike Apparel, Equipment and/or Footwear finished product. Nike Corporate RSL Implementation Guide..……………………………………………………………..……………………...14 Compliance timeframes, supply agreements, testing definitions, testing requirements by material type, kid’s sizing table, sample selection criteria, test administration, failure resolution, notes for toys, electronics, and food contact products. Sample selection criteria – Textiles …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......18 Sample selection criteria – Leathers……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….......20 Sample selection criteria – Plastics, thermoplastics, polymers………………………………………………………………………………………......22 Sample selection criteria – Inks, paints, screen print inks, Heat transfers, & similar embellishments…………………………………………….....24 Sample selection criteria – Metal parts & Other items ..……………………………………………………………………...................…………….….27 Electrical and Electronic Components………………………………………………………………………………………….…31 Any component that is dependent on electric current or electromagnetic fields to properly function Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL).…………………………………………………………………………….33 Chemicals that may not be used in Nike contract manufacturing facilities. Toys…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….36 Any product or material with play value by children of less than 14 years of age. Sustainable Chemistry Guidance.…………………………………………………………………………..…………………..…42 Guidance, including Nike’s Green Chemistry Program, designed to inspire and drive innovations that could lead to more sustainable product. Nike RSL Approved labs………....…………………..................…………………………………………..……………………...50 Contact Information – Nike & Affiliates ...……………………………………………………………..………………………….52 Other Guidelines and Policies …………………………………………………………………..……………….………………....58 Requirements for use of any antimicrobial, odor capture technologies & scented ingredients, nanotechnology, and animal skins Nike Corporate RSL Sample Test Request Form (TRF) and Failure Resolution Form (FRF)……………………………63 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF NIKE, INC. REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS INFORMATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF NIKE, INC IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Copyright © 2007 by NIKE, INC. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 65 Version Date: August 2011 File:Nike_CorporateRSL_August2011.doc Nike RSL and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance Dear Nike, Inc Partner: As part of Nike’s commitment to protect consumers, workers, the environment and the brand image, we are pleased to release the Nike Restricted Substances List (RSL) and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance (SCG). This, and future updates, will inform our manufacturers and suppliers of the Nike corporate: Restricted substances (generally based on the strictest global legislation) Sustainable Chemistry Guidance (designed to inspire and drive innovations that could lead to more sustainable product) This document also includes the following: Green Chemistry Program Overview Chemicals of Concern Guidance Nanotechnology Requirements Odor Management Guidelines Animal Skin Policy The ultimate goals of Nike’s RSL and Sustainable Chemistry Guidance are: To ensure products comply with the strictest global legislation To ensure targeted substances are limited or eliminated To enable sustainable product innovation Corporate Requirements Compliance Timeframe The RSL Implementation Plan lists the date when each RSL update becomes effective. Although it is our intent to give suppliers enough time to understand and to take steps to become compliant, there may be special circumstances (e.g. breaking legislation) that require shorter notice. Supply Agreements Nike supply agreements reflect the need for compliance with RSL requirements. This compliance is in addition to our Code of Conduct, quality standards and other health and safety standards. Special Requirements Test results will be valid for one year from the RSL test date unless otherwise stated. Nike, Inc reserves the right to request testing at any point on any material. No change to process or chemicals allowed once an RSL PASS has been received for a material. Use of a subcontractor is not allowed unless it has been approved by Sustainable Manufacturing and has RSL confirmation. Sincerely, The Nike Considered Chemistry Team THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF NIKE, INC. REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS INFORMATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF NIKE, INC IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Copyright © 2007 by NIKE, INC. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 65 Version Date: August 2011 File:Nike_CorporateRSL_August2011.doc NIKE RSL – SUBSTANCE LIST NIKE LIMIT: Required Laboratory Restricted Substance or Group Reason for Test Method and Maximum allowable Reporting Limit Name (CAS #): Restriction Comments concentration in component Per substance conc. in product Alkylphenols (AP) and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates Legislated & Nike, Sum of NP & OP: Sum of NP & OP: NP/OP: (APEO) Inc. Requirement 1000 mg/kg (legislated - preparations) 10mg/kg Solvent extraction, GC-MS or LC- 100 mg/kg (Nike - product) DAD-MS Nonylphenols (CAS# multiple isomers) Octylphenols (CAS# multiple isomers) NOTE: Separate Sum of NPEO & OPEO: Sum of NPEO & OPEO: legislated & Nike NPEO/OPEO: Nonylphenol ethoxylate (C H O) C H O (CAS# 1000 mg/kg (legislated - preparations) 50 mg/kg 2 4 n 15 24 limits designate the Methanol extraction, LC-MS or LC- multiple isomers) 100 mg/kg (Nike - product) start of a phased DAD. Calibration with isomeric Octylphenol ethoxylate (C H O) C H O (CAS# 2 4 n 14 22 approach toward mixtures and reported as sum of multiple isomers) Implications of limits: removing these isomers (n=4 to n=14) substances from >1000 mg/kg: DO NOT SHIP Nike’s supply chain >100 mg/kg and <1000 mg/kg: Follow up required <100 mg/kg: Meets all Nike criteria Asbestos Legislated Not Detected Not Applicable Nike In House Method: Actinolite (77536-66-4) Microscopic examination; minimum Amosite (12172-73-5) magnification 1-250, polarized light Anthrophyllite (77536-67-5) filter attached; ratio of fiber length Chrysotile (12001-29-5) to diameter is at least 3:1 Crocidolite (12001-28-4) Tremolite (77536-68-6) THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF NIKE, INC. REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS INFORMATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF NIKE, INC IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Copyright © 2007 by NIKE, INC. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 65 Version Date: August 2011 File:Nike_CorporateRSL_August2011.doc NIKE RSL – SUBSTANCE LIST NIKE LIMIT: Required Laboratory Restricted Substance or Group Reason for Test Method and Maximum allowable Reporting Limit Name (CAS #): Restriction Comments concentration in component Per substance conc. in product Azo dyes 20 mg/kg 10 mg/kg Nike In House Methods: (Restricted amines – from Azo dyes) Legislated for each listed amine in product for each listed amine 4- Aminodiphenyl (92-67-1) Benzidine (92-87-5) Textiles/general: Modified EN 14362-1 4-Chloro-o-Toluidine (95-69-2) 2- Napthylamine (91-59-8) o-Aminoazotoluene (97-56-3) Textiles/polyester: Modified EN14362-2 2-Amino-4-nitrotoluene (99-55-8) 2,4 Diaminoanisole (615-05-4) 4,4 Diaminodiphenylmethane (101-77-9) Leather: CEN ISO/TS 17234 3,3-Dichlorobenzidine (91-94-1) 3,3- Dimethoxybenzidine (o-Dianisidine) (119-90-4) 3,3- Dimethylbenzidine (o-Tolidine) (119-93-7) p-Aminoazobenzene Confirmation: Modified LMBG 82.02-9 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-Amino-azobenzene (60-09-3) 2,4-Xylidine (95-68-1) 2,6-Xylidine (87-62-7) Screening tests for all Nike Products : Info only p-Toluidine (106-49-0) m-Toluidine (108-44-1) Bisphenol A (BPA) Nike, Inc Food Contact items (including water bottles & Requirement Banned from use as a monomer in the production of food contact items. Effective September 2010. mouthgards) Chromium VI (7440-47-3 chromium) Legislated Not detected 3 mg/kg ISO 17075 (See test method detection limit) detection limit - per test method [Note: Test method detection limit is 3 mg/kg] Dimethyl Fumarate (624-49-7) Legislated 0.1 mg/kg 0.1 mg/kg In-house method, ultra sound extraction with organic solvent, GC- MS analysis THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF NIKE, INC. REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS INFORMATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT PRIOR