MOA-5/AEO-5 (C12-14 fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene (5) ether) is produced by addition polymerization of natural fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide. Its linear alkyl structure endows the product with excellent biodegradability, allowing it to decompose rapidly in the natural environment after use without causing persistent organic pollution. According to data from the Guoli Chemical product database, the heavy metal content in this product is ≤10 mg/kg, and the arsenic content is ≤2 mg/kg, far below the hazardous substance limits for conventional industrial chemicals, posing a low risk to aquatic ecosystems.
From a regulatory perspective, the AEO series (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether) is listed as an assessed and permitted traditional nonionic surfactant under the EU REACH regulation, China's "Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances" and "Priority Control Chemicals List". It is neither a persistent organic pollutant (POP) nor a substance of very high concern (SVHC). This product is non-flammable (closed cup flash point >165°C) and is not classified as dangerous goods during transportation, thereby reducing the risk of environmental pollution from physical hazards.
In terms of compliant use, this product only has skin irritation (H315) and eye irritation (H319) and does not carry severe environmental hazard labels such as acute aquatic toxicity or reproductive toxicity. However, it should be noted that although the product itself is biodegradable, as a concentrated surfactant, it should be treated through a wastewater treatment system before discharge to avoid direct release into natural water bodies, which could cause local eutrophication.
| Indicator Item | Data | Environmental Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Metal Content | ≤10 mg/kg | Far below ecotoxicological limits, safe for aquatic life |
| Arsenic Content | ≤2 mg/kg | Meets strict international limit standards |
| Active Content | ≥99% | High purity, low impurities, reduces unintended pollution |
| Moisture Content | ≤1.0% | Low moisture ensures product stability, reduces need for preservatives |
| Free Alcohol Content | ≤2% | Complete reaction, low residual monomer |
| Flash Point (Closed Cup) | >165°C | Non-flammable liquid, reduces VOC emission risk |
| Biodegradability | Readily biodegradable (linear fatty alcohol structure) | Rapidly degrades in the environment, does not accumulate |
Guoli Chemical currently does not provide directly downloadable third-party environmental test reports (such as SGS, CTI, or Pony testing reports) in its product database. However, as a compliant manufacturer, routine outgoing products are accompanied by a Product Quality Certificate (COA), which includes measured data for key environmental indicators such as heavy metals, arsenic, and moisture.
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