greenscreen certified™ textile chemicals v.2

Chemical GroupDetailed RSL

Requirements

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted SubstancesList (MRSL) Version 2.0

0.01% mass (100ppm) of product

Varies: Thresholdsare specified by ZDHC

See Annex 3, Section 3.1

See Annex 3, Section A3.2

What’s new in Version 2.0?

Version 2.0 of the Standard updates theRestricted Substances List (RSL) to align withthe most recent version of the ZeroDischarge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)Manufacturing Restricted Substances List 2.0(MRSL) and adds the class of per- andpolyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The ZDHCMRSL details the chemical substancesbanned from intentional use in facilities that

process textile materials and trim parts inapparel and footwear. The MRSL protectsconsumers while minimizing the possibleimpact of banned hazardous chemicals onproduction workers, local communities, andthe environment. The addition of the class ofPFAS in v.2.0 of the GreenScreen Certifiedstandard aligns with the European Union’snew Chemicals Strategy to ensure thesehighly persistent ‘forever chemicals’ are notused in the manufacturing of textiles.

GreenScreen Certified™ Textile Chemicals v.2.0

certify the elimination of restricted substances and use of

GreenScreen® tools to select preferable chemistries

GREENSCREEN CERTIFIED TEXTILES RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES LIST (RSL)

Product Threshold

Impurity Threshold

No intentionally added

No intentionally added

All three levels must contain nosubstances with a GreenScreen ListTranslator score of LT-1.Silver and Gold levels must useGreenScreen assessments:

Silver requires no GreenScreenBenchmark-1 scores; andGold requires no Benchmark-1 orBenchmark-2 scores.

How are GreenScreen for SaferChemicals tools integrated into theStandard?

The three levels of certification are:Bronze, Silver and Gold. All certificationlevels require full product inventory andcompliance with the RSL. The applicationof GreenScreen tools varies with productcertification level:

In addition there is a form-specific hazardamendment for certain unbound particlesof respirable size less than 10 micrometersthat present adverse impacts to therespiratory tract, and this applies to allthree certification levels.

How are Certified Products marketed?

Products that meet GreenScreen CertifiedStandard for Textile Chemicals can beincluded and verified in the ZDHC Gateway– Chemical Module. This Gateway is an

advanced search engine for formulationsthat are conforming to ZDHC'smanufacturing restricted substancesgroup. In addition all formulators andtheir products are published on theGreenScreen Certified product registry,which includes the products,manufacturers, and level to which they arecertified.

Learn more about the Standard andhow to get certified.

Visit our website to download theStandard and get more information onhow to get products certified.

Contact us atcertifications@cleanproduction.org.