Against the backdrop of stringent global textile environmental regulations, Huntsman’s green dyes and auxiliaries build a full-life-cycle compliance system based on the Responsible Care concept. Fully meeting the dual requirements of ZDHC and Oeko-Tex®100, these products balance eco-performance and application efficiency, providing core support for textile enterprises to break trade barriers and build green supply chains.

1 Core Requirements of Dual Standards

ZDHC: Focuses on supply chain hazardous chemical management (MRSL 3.1 limits heavy metals, PFAS, APEO, etc.), requiring hazard assessment and on-site audits for Level 3 compliance, with strict supply chain transparency demands.

Oeko-Tex®100: Focuses on end-product human eco-safety, testing over 1000 harmful substances, divided into 4 risk levels (Class Ⅰ for baby products with the strictest limits), and requiring annual certificate renewal.

2 Huntsman’s Full-dimensional Compliance Solutions

2.1 Green R&D: Compliance-oriented Innovation

Low-risk substitution: Launch fluorine-free/bio-based products (e.g., Zelan R3, 63% plant-based raw materials) to avoid PFAS risks.

Serialized compliant products: AVITERA® SE (bluesign® certified) adapts to all Oeko-Tex®100 levels; Knittex® SW meets all ZDHC MRSL requirements, improving dye-uptake and reducing water/energy consumption by 50%.

Strict internal control: Adopt enterprise standards higher than industry norms for common restricted substances (heavy metals, formaldehyde).

2.2 Production & Traceability: Whole-process Compliance

Green manufacturing: Closed-loop production at Suzhou base reduces wastewater and hazardous substance leakage; full pre-delivery testing (composition, heavy metals, biodegradability).

Digital traceability: Build carbon footprint and chemical traceability systems, providing complete compliance reports to meet ZDHC Level 3 transparency requirements.

2.3 Standard Synergy: Proactive Alignment & Certification

Participate in standard formulation: As a ZDHC Foundation funder, advance product design in line with the latest industry compliance demands.

High-level certification coverage: 68% of products hold bluesign® certification; Agion®, Lavaxl® and other series are listed in ZDHC eco-product list (Level 3 compliant).

Cross-standard compatibility: Realize "one certification for multiple standards" to lower customers’ certification costs.

3 Practical Application: Win-win of Compliance & Efficiency

High-level market access: Fabrics produced with AVITERA® SE + Knittex® SW pass Oeko-Tex®100 Class Ⅰ certification and meet ZDHC requirements, achieving "zero additional testing" for EU exports.

Cost & consumption reduction: Matching low-temperature dyeing process cuts energy consumption by over 10% and compliance costs by 20%-30% vs traditional schemes.

High-end market empowerment: Zelan R3 maintains high water repellency after 30 washes, helping brands enter the global high-end sustainable textile market.

4 Conclusion

Huntsman’s green dyes and auxiliaries realize full compliance with ZDHC and Oeko-Tex®100 through R&D innovation, whole-process production control and deep industry standard integration. It sets a benchmark for the textile dyeing and finishing industry, breaking the "eco-performance trade-off" misunderstanding. In the future, Huntsman will continue to iterate eco-product systems with bio-based and digital technologies, driving the global textile supply chain towards zero discharge and high performance.