OEKO-TEX® 2022 new regulations released: Disperse Blue 60, Disperse Red 60 monitored?

In 2022, OEKO-TEX® will continue to monitor substances based on the latest scientific findings and compliance with relevant norms. It mainly involves some process preservatives as well as bisphenol F, bisphenol S and bisphenol AF.

Bisphenol B limit value is 1000 mg/kg

Colorants with Michler's ketone/Michler's base content ≥ 0.1%, the limit value is 1000 mg/kg

 4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)-4''-(methylamino)trityl alcohol

 C.I. Solvent Blue 4

Added "monitored" substances:

The following substances are listed as "monitored" substances in STANDARD 100 and ECO PASSPORT Appendices 4 and 6 and LEATHER STANDARD Appendices 4.

Methylisothiazolinone (MIT):

Bisphenol F

Bisphenol S

Bisphenol AF

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (2-MBT)

(1)Disperse Red 60#

CAS:12223-37-9

Common trade names: Disperse FB Red, Disperse 3B Red, Disperse E-FB Red, etc.

(2)Disperse blue 60#

CAS:12217-80-0

Common trade names: Dispersed S-GL Cuilan, Dispersed S-BG Cuilan, Dispersed BGE Blue, etc.