BASF SE, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany

BASF Textile Chemicals

27. January 2014

Stefan Meier
Tel. +49 621 60 92365
[email protected]
Liya Liu,
BASF (China) Co.,Ltd., Shanghai
Tel. +86 21 2039 1718
[email protected]
Ravindra Shetiya
BASF India Limited
Tel. +91 22 6791 7457
[email protected]

CONFIRMATION
Garment and Textiles Products intended for Levi Strauss & Co.
We confirm that the BASF Textile Chemicals listed in the Annex Products can be used for the processing of
textiles that meet the requirements set out in Section 1 to 3 of Levi Strauss & Co. policy document: Restricted
Substances List RSL; Levi Strauss & Co. RSL Version: November 2013. Please note that the Annex
indicates which of the products have restricted suitability (e.g. textiles for babies, children, Japanese market).
The abovementioned confirmation is given provided that the chemicals are applied in accordance with BASF
recommendations and/or industry standards for chemical applications throughout the textile industry.
Processors particular attention is drawn to the notes which appear in the Annex. For further details or
information please contact our sales team.
The list contains only selected products which are confirmed to be compliant to RSL. For any unlisted BASF
products please check with our local sales team to confirm the compliance.

Lia Liyu
Ravindra Shetiya
Stefan Meier
BASF (China) Co.,Ltd.,
BASF India Ltd.
BASF SE

BASF SE
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
Phone: +49 621 60-0
Fax: +49 621 60-42525
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.basf.com
Registered Office: 67056 Ludwigshafen
Registration Court: Amtsgericht Ludwigshafen
Registration No.: HRB 6000

Euro Bank details:

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft
Account No. 0201000700, Sort code 545 400 33
IBAN DE26 5454 0033 0201 0007 00
SWIFT COBADEFF545
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Account No. 0013302500, Sort code 545 700 94
IBAN DE72 5457 0094 0013 3025 00
SWIFT DEUTDESM545

Chairman of the Supervisory Board:

Eggert Voscherau
Board of Executive Directors:
Kurt Bock, Chairman;
Martin Brudermueller, Vice Chairman;
Hans-Ulrich Engel, Michael Heinz,
Andreas Kreimeyer, Harald Schwager,
Wayne T. Smith, Margret Suckale

Notes:
Please always check for the latest updated version at BASFs Internet site.
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the
many factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors
from the responsibility of carrying out their own investigations, tests and experiments; neither do they imply
any legally binding assurance of certain properties, nor the suitability for a specific purpose, nor the legal
status of the listed product names. Any descriptions drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights, etc.
given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the
product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing
laws and legislation are observed.
Responsibility for ensuring that garments processed using the BASF products comply with the requirements of
the downstream textile market rests with processors.
This confirmation does not constitute an offer for sale of the Chemicals nor does it mean that the
Chemicals are available on any market, for any customer, and at any specific time.
Expiry Date: 31. January 2015, unless amended earlier by declaration of BASF

Cyclanon , Dekol , Fixapret , Helizarin , Kieralon , Lufibrol , Luprintol , Lurapret , Lurotex , Lutexal ,

Perapret , Prestogen , Primasol , Rongalit , Setamol , Siligen , Ultraphor , Uniperol :

= Registered trademark of BASF in several countries

Annex: Products
BASF Product Group A)
Products that are intended for textile in all articles including childrens articles.
The products can be used for processing textiles that meet the requirements.
Provision is the application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for
chemical applications throughout the textile industry.

Cyclanon Clear ECO Plus

Cyclanon Fast FIX

Cyclanon Fast HWF

Cyclanon Washoff XC-W New

Dekol Chelant SAD

Dekol Disperse F-SN-H

Dekol Disperse SN

Dekol Disperse SN New

Dekol Disperse SN Plus

Dekol Disperse SNS

Fixapret Resin NF

Helizarin Antifoam TC ECO

Helizarin Blue BT Conc.

Helizarin Blue FB-BT HP

Helizarin Blue FB-RT HP

Helizarin Blue FF-N

Helizarin Blue RT

Helizarin Brill.Yellow FB-RRT HP

Helizarin Brill.Yellow RRT Conc.

Helizarin Brilliant Red BBT

Helizarin Brilliant Red FF-GT

Helizarin Brown BRL Conc.

Helizarin Compound PFA

Helizarin Crimson ECO

Helizarin Golden Yellow FB-RM

HP

Helizarin Green BT Conc.

Helizarin Green ECO

Helizarin Green FB-BT HP

Helizarin Green FF-BT

Helizarin Lemon Yellow FF-G

Helizarin Navy Blue ECO

Helizarin Orange FB-GT HP

Helizarin Reactive Resist Lq.

Helizarin Red 3GRD Conc.

Helizarin Red BRS

Helizarin Red FB-BBT HP

Helizarin Red FB-BG HP

Helizarin Red FB-BT HP

Helizarin Royal Blue ECO

Helizarin Turquoise FB-BT HP

Helizarin Violet FB-BT ECO HP

Helizarin Violet FB-BT HP

Helizarin Violet FF-BT

Helizarin White FF-RT

Helizarin White FF-W

Helizarin White Paste FB-S ECO

Helizarin Yellow FB-GG HP

Helizarin Yellow GTN

Hydrosulfite E
Hydrosulfite EN
Hydrosulfite F

Kieralon Antiperox FB-PK

Kieralon Antiperox X-CP

Kieralon Mercerizer MC

Kieralon Wash DB

Kieralon Wash DE ECO

Kieralon Wash ECD

Kieralon Wash ESD

Kieralon Wash F-ALB

Kieralon Wash FB-JET-B

Kieralon Wash FB-OL New

Kieralon Wash FB-OLS New

Kieralon Wash FF-DO

Kieralon Wash JET-B Conc.

Kieralon Wash LNB

Kieralon Wash MFB

Kieralon Wash XC-J Conc.

Kieralon Wet M

Lufibrol Chelant TA Pwd.

Lufibrol Chelant TB Lq.

Lufibrol Chelant TB Pwd.

Lufibrol Extract EX

Lufibrol Extract FE

Lufibrol Extract FF-SAB

Lufibrol Extract KE

Lufibrol Extract MSD

Lufibrol Extract RED

Lufibrol Extract SE

Luprintol Emulsifier PE New

Luprintol Soft F-SIG

Luprintol Soft SIG

Luprintol Soft VSN

Lurapret Dispersion DPS

Lurapret Dispersion SB 630

Lurapret Dispersion TX 6076

Lurotex Protector RP

Lutexal Additive HVW

Lutexal Thickener GP ECO

Perapret Additive F-PEB

Perapret Additive F-PEB New

Perapret Additive PEP

Perapret Additive PU New

Perapret Booster XLR

Perapret Hydrophil A 25

Prestogen Stabilizer D 2000

Prestogen Stabilizer FB-E

Prestogen Stabilizer FB-PL

Prestogen Stabilizer FC-D

Primasol Anticrease CM

Primasol Anticrease JET

Primasol Deaerator NF

Primasol Deaerator PAD

Primasol Deaerator TX 5211

Primasol Level AMK

Primasol Level FC-AM

Primasol Level FF-AM

Primasol Level V

Primasol Level VS

Rongalit Discharge C

Rongalit Discharge ST Lq.

Rongalit Reducer 2 PH-A

Rongalit Reducer 2 PH-B Lq.

Rongalit Reducer PS

Setamol Disperse BL

Setamol Disperse LD Conc.

Setamol Disperse WL

Setamol Disperse WS

Setamol Disperse XP-D

Siligen Level FA

Siligen Softener AFN New

Siligen Softener FB-SIN

Siligen Softener FF-SI

Siligen Softener SIE

Siligen Softener SIO

Siligen Softener WF
Size C
Size CA
Size CB
Size CE
Size CO
Size CO lq.
Size CO Pwd.
Size PPM
Size PPM-1
Size SF-2
Size TX TYT
Size UCF-4

Textile Wax FB-AS ECO

Textile Wax FB-AW
Textile Wax W

Ultraphor Whitener BN Lq.

Ultraphor Whitener HFN Lq.

Ultraphor Whitener RN Lq.

Ultraphor Whitener RN Plus Lq.

Ultraphor Whitener SFG Lq.

Ultraphor Whitener SFN Lq.

Ultraphor Whitener SFR Plus Lq.

Uniperol Antifelt F

Uniperol Antistain A

Uniperol Bleach CP

Uniperol Bleach IN

Uniperol Bleach IT

Uniperol Buffer PC

Uniperol Buffer S

Uniperol Buffer TX P-DP

Uniperol Level AC

Uniperol Level EL

Uniperol Level LP

Uniperol Level P

Uniperol Level PEL Conc.

Uniperol Level SE

Uniperol Multifunction O Micro

Uniperol Oxidant AR

Product Group B)
Catalysts
The BASF products can be used for processing textiles that meet the requirements.
Please be aware that the product is used as catalyst in resin finish. The product shall be considered together
with the corresponding resin finish process that may impose limitations for the finished textile. Provision is the
application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for chemical applications
throughout the textile industry.

Fixapret Catalyst FB

Fixapret Catalyst F-M

Fixapret Catalyst LF

Product Group C)
Traces of formaldehyde; also in use for baby articles
The BASF products can be used for processing textiles that meet the requirements. The application is limited
to:
- Textile articles with formaldehyde limit value of < 75 ppm formaldehyde (Standard EN ISO 14184 1).
Based on the experience, BASF is aware that procedures can be developed by the customer which
result in formaldehyde levels of < 65 ppm in the finished textiles (EN ISO 14 184-1).
or
- Textile articles with formaldehyde limit value of <16 ppm (Standard EN ISO 14184-1) when applied
under specific recommended conditions.
Provision is the application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for
chemical applications throughout the textile industry.

Helizarin Binder ET ECO

Helizarin Binder FF-SR

Helizarin Binder TOW

Helizarin Binder TOW Plus

Helizarin Binder UDT

Helizarin Fixing Agent VLF

Helizarin White Paste FF-AW

Product Group D)
Traces of formaldehyde
The BASF products can be used for processing textiles that meet the requirements. The application is limited
to:
- Textile articles with formaldehyde limit values of < 75 ppm formaldehyde (Standard
EN ISO 14184-1). Based on the experience, BASF is aware that procedures can be developed by

the customer which result in formaldehyde levels of < 65 ppm in the finished textiles
(EN ISO 14 184-1).
Provision is the application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for
chemical applications throughout the textile industry.

Fixapret Resin AP

Fixapret Resin ECL

Fixapret Resin ECO

Fixapret Resin F-AMC

Fixapret Resin F-AP

Fixapret Resin F-ECO

Fixapret Resin F-ECO Plus

Fixapret Resin L-RR

Fixapret Resin LT

Fixapret Resin PC

Helizarin Binder AP ECO

Helizarin Binder KTN New

Helizarin White Paste FB-T

Lurapret Compound CHF 800

Lurapret Dispersion D 2374

Lurapret Dispersion D 888

Lurapret Dispersion DS 335

Lurapret Dispersion DS 703

Lurapret Thickener DTU

Perapret Antipill HVN ECO

Perapret Stiffener VA New

Siligen Softener SP

BASF products Group E)

Traces of formaldehyde; levels depend on the specific application.
The BASF products can be used for processing textiles that meet the requirements. The application is limited
to:
- Textile articles with formaldehyde limit values of 75 ppm (Standard EN ISO 14184-1) when
applied under specific recommended conditions. Based on the experience, BASF is aware that
procedures can be developed by the customer which result in formaldehyde levels of < 65 ppm in
the finished textiles (EN ISO 14 184-1).
Provision is the application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for
chemical applications throughout the textile industry.

Fixapret Resin AMC

Fixapret Resin CL

Fixapret Resin CM

Fixapret Resin F-CL

BASF Product Group N)

The BASF products contain C.I. Pigment Black 7.
Recommended use: Printing of textiles, dyeing in the textile industry.
Unsuitable for use: Textile printing and pigment dyeing with mixtures of C.I. Pigment Orange 13 or 34 with C.I.
Pigment Black 7
Provision is the application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for
chemical applications throughout the textile industry.

Helizarin Black FF-RT

Helizarin Black F-HDT HP

Helizarin Black HDT

Helizarin Black Special ECO

BASF Product Group O)

The BASF products contain C.I. Pigment Orange 13 or 34.
Recommended use: Printing of textiles, dyeing in the textile industry.

Helizarin Dark Brown TT

Unsuitable for use: Textile printing and pigment dyeing with mixtures of C.I. Pigment Orange 13 or 34 with C.I.
Pigment Black 7
Provision is the application in accordance with BASFs recommendations and/or industry standards for
chemical applications throughout the textile industry.

Helizarin Brilliant Orange FF-RT

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