Dodecyl polyoxyethylene ether AC-1210 (CAS No.: 26635-75-6) has a hazard level of "Warning". According to product safety data, its main risks to human health are related to direct contact: it is classified as Skin Irritant Category 2 (H315) and Serious Eye Irritant Category 2 (H319). This means the product may cause skin reactions such as redness, dryness, and cracking, and eye contact may cause severe discomfort and damage. Under normal industrial operating conditions, as long as proper personal protection is used, the risk is completely controllable.
From the perspective of acute toxicity, this product is not a highly toxic substance. However, it should be noted that inhalation of its vapor, mist, or spray may cause respiratory irritation, and ingestion requires immediate medical attention. The product is chemically stable under recommended storage conditions (5~40°C, cool, dry, and well-ventilated area) and will not spontaneously decompose to produce toxic substances. However, in case of fire, it may release carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and other toxic or irritating gases; firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
In terms of the environment, this product is classified as Aquatic Chronic Toxicity Category 3 (H412), indicating that it has chronic toxic effects on aquatic organisms (such as fish, algae, and aquatic invertebrates) and the effects are long-lasting. The product is not easily biodegradable in the natural environment, so it is strictly prohibited from being directly discharged into water bodies, sewers, or soil. Spills must be collected with inert absorbent materials, and rinse water must be treated in accordance with environmental regulations. It is worth noting that according to current international dangerous goods transport regulations, this product is not classified as dangerous goods, so the risk during transportation is low.
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Dodecyl polyoxyethylene ether AC-1210 |
| CAS No. | 26635-75-6 |
| Product Type | Nonionic surfactant (with weak cationic properties) |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Skin Irritation Classification | Category 2 — H315: Causes skin irritation |
| Eye Irritation Classification | Category 2 — H319: Causes serious eye irritation |
| Aquatic Toxicity Classification | Category 3 — H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
| Transport Hazard Classification | Not classified as dangerous goods |
| Storage Temperature | Recommended 5~40°C |
| Shelf Life | Up to two years under recommended storage conditions |
Given the hazardous properties of this product, in application fields such as textile dyeing and printing, metal processing, daily chemical products, pesticide formulations, and industrial cleaning, the following risk control measures are recommended: In formulation design, try to reduce the concentration of free surfactant; in personal care products, strictly control the addition amount to ensure the final product passes skin irritation tests; in pesticide formulations and industrial cleaning applications, priority should be given to closed and automated feeding processes to reduce operator contact opportunities.