WORLDWIDE

ENGINEERING
STANDARDS

Material Specification
Materials

GMW3059

Restricted and Reportable Substances for Parts

3 Requirements
1 Scope
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the English
and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
1.1 Material Description. This specification lists
substances whose use in materials and
components, in the interests of personnel and
environmental safety, are either prohibited or
limited.
1.1.1 These restrictions are based on existing
legislation or self-imposed regulations.
1.1.2 The aim of this specification is to restrict/stop
the usage of the substances listed, to facilitate
compliance with current and future regulations.
1.1.3 For additional information on GMW3059,
including electronic versions of forms, original
version of Directive 2000/53/EC Annex II and all
subsequent revisions, frequently asked questions
and the exemption process, see the web site
http://www.gmw3059.com/.
1.2 Symbols. Not applicable.
1.3 Typical Applications. This specification
applies to materials and components specified by
the purchaser and does include items where the
design is held by the supplier, such as "black box"
items.

2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are
applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
2000/53/EC
DIN 50993-1

ISO 3613
ISO 3892

2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
GMW3001
GMW3034

GMW14444
GMW15635

2.3 Additional References.

Global Automotive Declarable Substance List
(GADSL).

3.1 General. Most requirements of this

specification are contained in the Global
Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL),
available at http://www.gadsl.org/. Additional
requirements to the GADSL list are contained in
Table 1. All substances listed that are present in
the component or product must be declared if the
permitted limits are exceeded. Content limits are
specified for all substances whether Prohibited (P)
or just requiring Declaration (D). For amounts
below this limit a declaration is not required. This
percentage is to be calculated for the single
material/surface treatment, not at the part or the
assembly level.
3.1.1 If technical requirements make the use of
Prohibited (P) substances absolutely necessary, a
deviation from this specification must be agreed
upon between the supplier and the responsible
department at the purchaser.
3.1.2 This specification requires the supplier to
input the full material composition of their parts,
including any GMW3059 substances, in the
International Material Data System (IMDS,
web site: http://www.mdsystem.com). Reporting in
IMDS will also fulfill the specific reporting
requirements that are contained in GMW3059.
3.1.3 Detailed information on GM's IMDS
requirements is available on the GM Supply Power
web site: http://www.gmsupplypower.com (from
any
Power-Section
into/Library/General
Information/Environmental Sourcing Information/
IMDS).
3.2 Requirements on Delivery. Independent of
this regulation, the supplier bears the responsibility
for ensuring that the materials and components
delivered meet the relevant legislations and
regulations of the countries to which they are
supplied.
The requirements defined in this specification
apply for all new and carryover materials and
components supplied, unless otherwise specified
on the drawing. These requirements also apply to
resourced
or
redesigned
materials
and
components.

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GMW3059

Table 1: Restricted (P) and Reportable (D) Substances

Substance

Rating

All substances
listed on the
GADSL are
declarable in
GMW3059.
All substances
listed as
prohibited on
the GADSL are
prohibited in
GMW3059.

Requirement Detail
The GADSL is located on www.gadsl.org

GM Requirements IN ADDITION to the GADSL:

Acetaldehyde

P > 10 parts
per million
(ppm)

Prohibition applies to passenger compartment materials only per GMW14444 Code E.

Homogeneous Materials less than 10 g are exempt.
Acetaldehyde is D for all parts per GADSL.
Test method: GMW15635.

Asbestos
Minerals

P for GM
Brasil only
See GADSL
for
threshold

Prohibition applies to GM Brasil only. (Asbestos fibers are P for all GM Regions).

Benzene

See GADSL

Prohibition applies to non-fuel applications only.

Cadmium and
its compounds

P > 20 ppm
for EU
market only

Prohibition applies to portable batteries and Accumulators only, that shall have maximum
threshold for Cadmium 20 ppm.

Chromium(VI)Salt

P for all
applications

For applications where the hexavalent chromium is not leachable:

A maximum concentration of 1000 ppm by weight and per homogeneous material shall
be tolerated.
Test method: A reliable test for total chromium can be used to determine that the
application is hexavalent chromium free. Mass of homogenous material can be
determined by ISO 3892 or other appropriate method.
For applications where the hexavalent chromium is leachable:
A maximum concentration of 0.1 g/cm per homogeneous material shall be tolerated.
Test method: GMW3034 or DIN 50993-1 or ISO 3613.

Formaldehyde

P > 10 ppm

Prohibition applies to passenger compartment materials only per GMW14444 Code E.

Homogeneous Materials less than 10 g are exempt.
Formaldehyde is D for all parts per GADSL.
Test method: GMW15635.

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Substance
Lead and its
compounds

GMW3059

Rating

Requirement Detail

See GADSL

Lead in solders in electrical applications and on glazing (new Annex II exemptions

8a to 8j).
All usages of:
Lead in solders in electrical applications and on glazing is prohibited for all parts
released for the first time for all vehicles and for carryover parts in new and major
vehicles Type Approved after January 1, 2011. For exemptions to prohibition because of
unavailable technical solutions or implementation timing issues, refer to the most recent
version of Annex II of the European Union (EU) End-of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive
2000/53/EC.

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Suppliers may be required to apply for a waiver for some GM regions/(units) (refer to
Appendix A).
https://www.gmsupplypower.com/apps/r4psanon/portal/dt?action=content&provider=HomePageContainer

Lead in Bearing Shells and Bushes for Engines, Transmissions and AirConditioning Compressors:
Prohibited Model Year (MY) 2011.
Lead in all other applications:
Prohibited for all other applications: Exemptions to Prohibition according to Directive
2000/53/EC Annex II.
Mercury and its
compounds

P > 50 ppm
for Brasil
market only

P > 5 ppm
for EU
market only
Polyaluminum
Hydroxide
(PAH);
Polycyclic
Aromatic
Hydrocarbon
(PCAH)
selected

P starting
MY 2010

GM Brasil: Prohibition applies to the batteries, with lead-acid electrochemical system,

that shall have maximum threshold for Mercury 50 ppm by weight.
EU market: Prohibition applies to all batteries and accumulators that shall have
maximum threshold for Mercury 5 ppm by weight.
P shall not apply to button cells with a mercury content < 20 000 ppm by weight (2% by
weight).
Prohibition applies to Extender Oils and Extender Oils in Tires. All other applications are
declarable.
See GADSL for substance list and threshold.

3.2.1
Chemical
Requirements.
Questions
regarding the presence of these substances can
be resolved by using the test method listed or by
any appropriate accepted analytical method.
3.2.2 Exceptions.
3.2.2.1 When using Data Sheets (Appendix A):
The substances and the materials/components
they are used in must be detailed if they contain
substances listed in the GADSL or Table 1 in
amounts exceeding the stated limits. If the
substance is listed as Prohibited, "P", prior
approval and sign off of Appendix A is required by
the department listed in the Contact List for the

Unit the part is being supplied to. Otherwise, check

the appropriate box and submit Appendix A as a
declaration of compliance to the unit contact as
listed in the Contact List.

4 Manufacturing Process
Not applicable.

5 Rules and Regulations

5.1 All materials supplied to this standard must
comply with the requirements of GMW3001, Rules
and Regulations for Material Specifications.

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GMW3059

Restricted and Reportable Substances for Parts

per GMW3059.

6 Approved Sources
Not applicable.

9 Release and Revisions

7 Notes
7.1 Glossary. Not applicable.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
Asm
Assembly
CAS
Chemical Abstracts Service
D
Declarable
ELV
End-of Life Vehicle
EU
European Union
GADSL
Global
Automotive
Declarable
Substance List
IMDS
International Material Data System
MY
Model Year
P
Prohibited
PAH
Polyaluminum Hydroxide
PCAH
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
ppm
Parts Per Million
RPO
Regular Production Option

9.1 Release. This standard originated in May

1998, replacing HN 1000, Clause J (Holden),
GM1000M (GMNA), EDS-A-0101 (GMDAT), and
QU 000000, QU 000001, QU 000002, QU 000003,
QU 000004, QU 000005, and STD 3977 (GME). It
was approved and first published in March 1999.
9.2 Revisions.
Rev

Approval
Date

OCT 2008

GM Shanghai is using IMDS

exclusively to verify GMW3059
compliance...
Asbestos,
Acetaldehyde, Hex Chrome,
Lead
and
Formaldehyde
requirements updated. (Global
Environmental Team)

FEB 2010

Cadmium and its compounds,

Lead and its compounds,
Mercury and its compounds
requirements
updated.
Exceptions
on
Allison
Transmission removed. (Global
Environmental Team)

8 Coding System
This standard shall be referenced in other
documents, drawings, etc., as follows:

Description (Organization)

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Name

CAS Number

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Printed Name/
GM Division:
Date:

Printed
Name:

Date:

Signature:

Standard Number

Signature:

Mass

Name

Waiver Number: ___________

Not Approved:

Approved:

Purpose for Use and Plan to

Eliminate Use Including Timing
Mass % Substance
and Substitute Substances
in Material

Substance

Unit Approval if "P Substances Present

Name

Mass % Material in
Component

Material/Surface Treatment

Supplier Certification

Part Number

Component in Assembly

2. This part does contain substances listed in GMW3059 above the reporting limits as detailed below.

1. This part does not contain substances listed in GMW3059 above the reporting limits.

FAX:

Mail Code (if applicable):

Country:

Asm/Part Revision Level:

DUNS Number :
Phone:

Comments:

Model Year/Vehicle Line:

Company:

Address:

Department:

Asm/Part Mass:

Asm/Part Name:

Name:

Manufacturer/Supplier Information

Engine Transmission RPO (Family):

Unit Supplied to:

Asm/Part Number:

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Assembly (Asm)/Part Information

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GMW3059

Appendix A: Waivers Only (GM Brasil Suppliers Use Separate Form)

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Instructions for Appendix A

Department: Enter the department within the

supplier company that the contact belongs to.
Mail Code (if applicable): Enter internal mail code
if required within Supplier Company to get mail to
the contact person.
Address: Enter address (including country),
telephone number, and fax number for supplier.
Declaration Section: Mark the applicable box.
Component in Assembly: If there is more than
one component in the assembly/part being
supplied, enter the part number, name, and mass
of the specific component that the reported
substance is found in. If there is more than one
component that contains the reported substance,
list all components that apply. If there is more than
one reported substance, list all components that
contain each substance.
Material/Surface Treatment: Enter the standard
number, name, and mass percentage of the
material or surface treatment that contains the
restricted or reported substance.
Substance: Enter the Chemical Abstracts Service
(CAS) number, name, and mass percentage of the
reported substance present in the material/surface
treatment.
Purpose for Use and Plan to Eliminate Use
Including Timing and Substitute Substances:
State the reason this substance must be used.
Also state what plans are in place to eliminate the
use of this substance, by what date the use will be
eliminated and what the substitute substance
will be.
Supplier Certification: Sign, print name and date
to certify all listed information is true and correct.
Unit Approval if "P" Substances Present: If the
substance listed is a "P", substance the unit the
part is being supplied to must sign the form to
approve the use.

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The form should be mailed to each unit that the

part is being supplied to. If the part is being
supplied to more than one unit, the form must be
mailed to each unit. GM Brasil suppliers, please
contact GM Brasil for a separate waiver form.
Assembly (Asm)/Part Information: Title block Enter the information that identifies the part being
supplied.
Asm/Part Number: Enter the part identification
number assigned by the unit the part is being
supplied to.
Asm/Part Name: Enter the name of the part as
assigned by the unit the part is being supplied to.
Model Year/Vehicle Line: Enter the model year of
the vehicle the part is being supplied for and the
name of the vehicle. For Powertrain parts, please
enter the model year and Engine/Transmission
Regular Production Option (RPO) (or family).
Asm/Part Revision Level and Revision Date:
Enter any information that would identify what the
most current level of revision and what date that
last revision occurred.
Unit Supplied to: Enter the name of the
organization you are supplying the part to. A list of
units along with contact information for each is in
the appendix.
Asm/Part Mass: Enter the mass of the complete
assembly being supplied.
Comments: Enter any other information that would
help identify the part.
Manufacturer/Supplier Information: Title block Supplier enters their information.
Name: Enter contact name at the supplier.
DUNS Number: Enter the DUNS Number that is
supplying the part.
Company: Enter company name that is supplying
the part.

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Contact List
Unit Contact:
Unit:

GME - Opel

GM Holden

GM North America

Dept.:

Corrosion Protection &

Coating Systems

Materials Engineering

Materials Technology

Postbox/Mail Code:

IPC: R2-50

Mail Point HG01

483-730-472

Location:

Friedrich-Lutzmann-Ring

191 Salmon Street

Pontiac
North
Powertrain
Campus, Building B Powertrain Global

D-65423 Rsselsheim

Port Melbourne 3207

823 Joslyn Avenue,

Pontiac, MI 48340-2925

Germany

Australia

USA

Mr./Mrs.:

Klaus Lang

Afia Demiri

Dr. Yucong Wang

Phone:

+49(0)6142 7-7 83 92

61 3 9647 1473

+1 248-508-8122

Fax:

+49(0)6142 7-7 82 03

61 3 9647 1286

+1 248-857-4441

Unit Contact:
Unit:

GME - Saab

GM do Brasil Ltd.

GMDAT

Dept.:

ECM-Chemical & Polymeric

Materials & Fastening Eng.

Polymer/Organic Material Lab

Postbox/Mail Code:

SE1-A16-012

Cx. Postal 197

199-1, Cheongcheon-Dong
Bupyung-Gu

Location:

A16 Saabvagen
SE-461 Trollhattan

Av. Do Estado, 2880

Incheon 400-705

Sweden

Sao Caetano do Sul SP-Brasil

Korea

Mr./Mrs.:

Hanna LJungkvist

Marialice Ciuccio

Jin Gil

Phone:

+46 520 783 37

55 11 4234 3980

82-32 -520-0930

Fax:

+46 520 781 50

55 11 4234 8765

82-32-520-4952

Unit Contact:
Unit:

GM PATAC (GM China)

GM Powertrain North
America

GM Technical Centre India

Dept.:

Materials Engineering

Materials Engineering

IMDS Compliance Group

Postbox/Mail Code:

No.3999, Long Dong Avenue 483-730-472

IN1-400-205

Location:

Shanghai 201201

823 Joslyn Avenue

Units 1-8, 3rd Floor

Pontiac, MI 48340-2925

ITPL, Whitefield Road

China

USA

Bangalore, India

Mr./Mrs.:

Shuwen Liu

Derek Ewing

Kirankumar Jagatap

Phone:

86-21-2894 1427

+1 734-756-1351

011-91-80-4041-4814

Fax:

86-21-5858 0839

+1 248-857-2550

011-91-80-4115-8562/64

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