Question

Does Agricultural Emulsifier 600 (triphenylethylene phenol polyoxyethylene ether) meet environmental requirements? Can a test report be provided?

Answer

Agricultural Emulsifier 600 (triphenylethylene phenol polyoxyethylene ether) is not an environmentally friendly product. It is harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects, and its discharge must be strictly controlled.

Detailed Description

Agricultural Emulsifier 600 (triphenylethylene phenol polyoxyethylene ether, CAS number: 99734-09-5) is explicitly classified as Aquatic Chronic Toxicity Category 3 (H412) under the GHS classification of the product, meaning that the product is harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. According to the product safety data, its 96h LC50 (median lethal concentration) for fish is in the range of 10–100 mg/L, placing it among chemicals with a certain level of toxicity to the aquatic environment and not meeting the standard of "environmentally harmless."

Notably, Agricultural Emulsifier 600 has relatively low acute mammalian toxicity (rat oral LD50 > 2000 mg/kg), but this does not indicate environmental friendliness. The key indicators that determine its "non-compliance with environmental requirements" are aquatic ecotoxicity and its long-lasting persistent effects. The product safety instructions explicitly require: "Do not discharge into water bodies" and "Keep product away from drainage systems, surface water, and soil to prevent environmental contamination."

Therefore, if your application scenario focuses on environmental compliance (such as green pesticide formulation certification, export to markets with high environmental standards like Europe and the US), Agricultural Emulsifier 600 may not be the optimal choice. It is recommended to strictly collect and professionally dispose of waste liquid during actual use, avoiding any form of direct discharge. At the same time, you can consult the Guoli Chemical technical team to learn about more environmentally friendly alternative product solutions.

Technical Parameters

The following are key parameters related to environmental assessment:

ParameterDataDescription
GHS ClassificationAquatic Chronic Toxicity Category 3 (H412)Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Fish 96h LC5010–100 mg/LModerate aquatic toxicity range
Rat Oral LD50> 2000 mg/kgLow acute mammalian toxicity, but does not indicate environmental safety
BiodegradabilityNot availableBiodegradability data for this product is not provided in the database
BioaccumulationNot availableLog Pow or BCF data for this product is not provided in the database

Regarding Test Reports

Currently, there are no environmental test reports available for direct download for this product in the Guoli Chemical product database. If you need an SGS test report, RoHS/REACH compliance declaration, VOC test report, biodegradability test report, or other third-party environmental testing documents, the following approaches are recommended:

  • Contact the Guoli Chemical sales or technical department to directly request the product Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and ask whether any existing third-party environmental test reports are available
  • Entrust batch-specific testing: If testing is required for specific environmental indicators (e.g., heavy metal content, APEO, VOC, etc.), you can commission a third-party testing agency (such as SGS, Intertek, CTI, etc.) to conduct targeted tests on the purchased batch
  • Clarify specific requirements: Environmental regulations vary by country and region (e.g., China pesticide registration, EU REACH, US EPA). It is recommended to specify the required test items and standards to facilitate targeted cooperation by Guoli Chemical

Notes

  • Waste liquid, cleaning wastewater, and waste containers generated during use must be disposed of by qualified professional agencies in accordance with hazardous waste management regulations, and are strictly prohibited from being discharged into sewers or natural water bodies
  • In the event of a spill, use inert absorbent materials (e.g., sand, vermiculite) to contain and collect the spill to prevent contamination of soil and groundwater
  • If the product is used in exported formulations, be sure to confirm in advance the specific requirements of the target market's environmental regulations for this type of non-ionic surfactant