Emulsifier FM (triethanolamine monooleate, CAS: 2717-15-9), as a widely used non-ionic surfactant, its environmental friendliness needs to be comprehensively evaluated from three dimensions: biodegradation potential, toxicological characteristics, and waste management. From the chemical structure perspective, its core raw materials are natural fatty acids (oleic acid) and triethanolamine. The ester bonds and long-chain alkyl structures in the molecule provide possible action sites for microbial degradation, and theoretically possess good primary biodegradability. At the same time, under compliant use conditions, the product itself does not contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) explicitly prohibited by international conventions (such as the Stockholm Convention).
According to the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS), the GHS classification of this product is only "Skin Sensitizer Category 1" (H317), and it is not classified as acutely aquatic toxic substances or persistent, bioaccumulative toxic substances (PBT/vPvB). This preliminarily indicates that its acute hazard risk to the aquatic environment is low. However, waste disposal must strictly comply with regulations, and discharge into sewers, surface water, and groundwater is prohibited. Empty containers and materials adsorbing leaked substances should also be handed over to professional institutions as industrial hazardous waste for disposal, ensuring environmental safety from a life cycle management perspective.
It should be specifically noted that the current Guoli Chemical database does not contain a complete environmental test report for this product (such as OECD 301 series biodegradability test reports, aquatic toxicity test data, etc.), nor does it provide specific compliance declarations for VOC content or heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium). Therefore, an existing test report cannot be directly displayed. It is recommended that users who need to pass product customs or have end-customer review requirements directly contact the sales personnel or technical support team of Guoli Chemical, and according to your specific application scenario, apply for corresponding compliance declarations (such as RoHS, REACH) or commission a third-party testing agency for targeted analysis.
The following are some technical indicators related to environmental assessment, sourced from the Guoli Chemical database:
| Indicator Name | Specification/Value | Environmental Relevance Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy metal content (as Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg | Meets general chemical heavy metal limit requirements, reducing environmental accumulation risk |
| Arsenic content (As) | ≤2 mg/kg | Far below the arsenic limit for hazardous waste |
| pH value (1% aqueous solution) | 5.0~9.0 | Near neutral, reducing severe impact on water body pH |
| Water content | ≤1% | High purity, low volatility, reducing transportation energy consumption and VOC emissions |
| Flash point | >150℃ | Non-flammable liquid, reducing fire environmental risk during storage and transportation |
| Biodegradability or aquatic toxicity | No data currently available | It is recommended to contact us for additional test materials |
If you are using this product for export products or downstream formulations with strict environmental standards (such as EU Ecolabel certified cosmetics, Nordic Swan certified cleaning agents), it is recommended to take the following steps to ensure compliance: