MOA-7 (AEO-7), as an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, has the following advantages in environmental compliance: First, it does not contain APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylates) — APEO is strictly restricted in many regions globally due to environmental hormone issues, and MOA-7, made from natural fatty alcohols, is one of the mainstream environmentally friendly alternatives to APEO; Second, the alkyl chain and polyoxyethylene ether chain in the molecular structure can undergo primary and ultimate biodegradation through aerobic microorganisms in the natural environment, meeting the basic requirements for surfactant biodegradability under EU REACH and China's "Measures for the Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances".
However, according to the product safety data sheet (SDS) of Guoli Chemical, the GHS hazard classification of MOA-7 clearly indicates H402: Harmful to aquatic life (Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3). This means the product poses a certain acute toxicity risk to aquatic ecosystems in concentrated form, and untreated spills or waste liquids must not be directly discharged into sewers, surface water, or soil. In industrial use, wastewater containing MOA-7 must be treated through standard wastewater treatment processes (e.g., activated sludge biological treatment) to meet discharge standards before being released. Additionally, the heavy metal content is controlled at lead (Pb) ≤20 mg\/kg and arsenic (As) ≤2 mg\/kg, data sourced from Guoli Chemical product database, both at low levels in the industry, posing no risk of heavy metal accumulation in soil and sediments.
Overall, under normal use and compliant discharge conditions, MOA-7 meets the basic environmental requirements of current domestic and international mainstream environmental regulations (such as EU REACH, China GB\/T 26396 safety standards for detergent raw materials, etc.) for cleaning agent raw materials. However, it is not a "completely environmentally harmless" product, and users are still responsible for pollution prevention and waste management.
| Indicator Item | Parameter Value | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| GHS Aquatic Environment Classification | Acute Hazard Category 3 (H402) | Guoli Chemical SDS |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤20 mg\/kg | Guoli Chemical Product Database |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 mg\/kg | Guoli Chemical Product Database |
| Biodegradability | Aerobic biodegradability (common property of alcohol ethoxylates) | Industry General Data |
| APEO Content | Not containing | Product Structural Characteristics |
| Iodine Value (Unsaturation) | ≤0.5 | Guoli Chemical Product Database |
| pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution) | 5.0~7.0 | Guoli Chemical Product Database |
As a regular chemical raw material manufacturer, Guoli Chemical can provide the following types of test reports (specific reports subject to actual application):
It is recommended to clarify the required report types and testing standards before purchase and contact the technical or sales team of Guoli Chemical directly to obtain the latest version of the testing documents. No specific report download links are available in the database; they need to be obtained through offline channels.