Chemical Selection for Oeko-Tex & GOTS Certification
Major retail brands now demand Oeko-Tex Standard 100, GOTS, and ZDHC MRSL compliance. Wrong chemicals can lead to entire order rejection.
Key Requirements
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
- APEO-free products mandatory
- Formaldehyde limits (16-75 ppm by product class)
- Heavy metal limits
- Specific azo dye bans
GOTS
- Approved synthetic or natural components only
- Biodegradability requirements
- GOTS positive list compliance
ZDHC MRSL
- Manufacturing Restricted Substances List
- Wastewater quality guidelines
Critical Control Points
| Process | Risk | Check | |---------|------|-------| | Softening | APEO, formaldehyde | Use APEO-free products | | Dyeing | Azo dyes | Banned amine list check | | Finishing | Formaldehyde, PFC | C6 or PFC-free alternatives | | Antifoam | Mineral oil residue | Food-grade compatible |
Grohn Kimya Compliance
- ✅ Grosil series: APEO-free silicone softeners
- ✅ Grofiks LF: Low formaldehyde fixer — Oeko-Tex compliant
- ✅ Grocarrier NGS: APEO-free, low VOC carrier
- ✅ PFC-free water repellent alternatives available
Contact us for free compliance consulting during certification preparation.