Question

Does emulsifier SG-100 meet environmental requirements? Can a test report be provided?

Answer
2026-06-06 官方文档 乳化剂SG-100

Emulsifier SG-100 has good environmental compliance, and multiple ecotoxicological indicators meet environmental requirements; Guoli Chemical can provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each batch of products, and third-party special environmental test reports can be applied for separately as needed.

Detailed Description

Emulsifier SG-100 (PEG-100 Stearate) performs well in terms of environmental compliance and is an environmentally friendly nonionic surfactant. According to the ecotoxicological data tested by authoritative institutions in Guoli Chemical's product database, this product meets internationally recognized environmental standards in terms of biodegradability, ecotoxicity, heavy metal limits, etc., meeting the selection requirements of downstream customers for green chemicals.

In terms of biodegradability, this product has been tested by the OECD 301 method, with a degradation rate greater than 60% in 28 days, belonging to the "readily biodegradable" level. After being discharged into the environment, it can be quickly decomposed by microorganisms and will not accumulate in the ecosystem for a long time. Ecotoxicity tests show that the 96-hour LC₅₀ for fish is greater than 100 mg/L, belonging to the low ecotoxicity level, causing minimal harm to aquatic organisms. In addition, the heavy metal content of the product is strictly controlled at ≤20 mg/kg, and the arsenic content is ≤2 mg/kg, far below the conventional access limits for daily chemicals and industrial products.

Regarding test reports, Guoli Chemical issues a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each batch of emulsifier SG-100, covering appearance, pH value, active content, acid value, saponification value, moisture, heavy metals, and other conventional indicators. If a third-party special environmental test report is required for specific end applications (such as cosmetic registration, REACH compliance, export customs clearance, etc.), or a complete ecotoxicological report including OECD 301 biodegradability, fish acute toxicity, and other items, please contact the sales department of Guoli Chemical. We will coordinate the issuance or entrust a third-party testing institution with CNAS/CMA qualification to provide it according to your needs.

Technical Parameters

Environmental Related IndicatorsTest DataTest Method/StandardEnvironmental Assessment
Biodegradability28-day degradation rate > 60%OECD 301 methodReadily biodegradable
Fish Acute Toxicity96 h LC₅₀ > 100 mg/LFish acute toxicity testLow ecotoxicity
Total Heavy Metals≤20 mg/kgAtomic absorption/ICPMeets daily chemical requirements
Arsenic Content≤2 mg/kgAtomic fluorescence/ICP-MSMeets daily chemical requirements
GHS Hazard ClassificationNo classificationGHS classification standardNon-hazardous chemical
List of Hazardous ChemicalsNot included"List of Hazardous Chemicals"Non-hazardous chemical
Acute Oral ToxicityLD₅₀ > 5000 mg/kgRat acute oral toxicity testPractically non-toxic
Skin IrritationIrritation index < 0.5Primary skin irritation testNo significant irritation
Genetic ToxicityAmes test negativeBacterial reverse mutation testNo genetic toxicity

Application Suggestions

Based on the excellent environmental and safety characteristics of emulsifier SG-100, it is particularly suitable for the following fields with strict environmental requirements:

  • Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Meets the safety requirements for cosmetic ingredients, can be used in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and other leave-on and rinse-off products, complying with EU EC 1223/2009 and China's "Cosmetic Safety Technical Specifications".
  • Export Textile Auxiliaries: Good biodegradability, meets the environmental requirements for auxiliary residues in international textile ecological standards such as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, and can be safely used in the processing of infant textiles.
  • Pesticide Formulations: Used as an environmentally friendly pesticide emulsifier, low ecotoxicity ensures safety to aquatic organisms during field application, aligning with the development trend of green pesticides.
  • Biodegradable Plastic Processing: When used as an internal lubricant, the product itself is biodegradable and has good compatibility with biodegradable plastic systems such as PLA and PBAT.

Precautions

Although this product has excellent environmental indicators, the following points still need attention during normal use: Waste must not be directly discharged into sewers or natural water bodies; high-temperature incineration with tail gas purification devices is recommended for disposal; the ester bond of the product may hydrolyze in strong acid (pH<3) or strong alkali (pH>8) environments, affecting the use effect and producing free fatty acids and polyethylene glycol; avoid long-term use or storage under such extreme conditions. If batch COA or special environmental test reports are required, please contact the sales department of Guoli Chemical in advance, specifying the specific purpose and required test items, so that we can arrange them in a timely manner.