Question

Does Pingpingjia O-15 meet environmental requirements? Can a test report be provided?

Answer
2026-06-06 官方文档 平平加O-15

Pingpingjia O-15 is a low-toxicity surfactant that poses a chronic hazard to aquatic life (H412 classification), requiring strict control of emissions; currently, the Guoli Chemical product database does not include a dedicated environmental test report electronic document for this product.

Environmental Compliance Analysis

Pingpingjia O-15 (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene (15) ether) as a non-ionic surfactant needs to be assessed for its environmental characteristics from three aspects: biodegradability, aquatic toxicity, and regulatory compliance. According to the GHS classification criteria, this product is classified as "Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term chronic: Category 3", with hazard statement H412 (Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects). This means that although this product is not a highly toxic chemical, its potential risk to the aquatic ecological environment cannot be ignored and must be properly treated before discharge.

From ecotoxicological data, the acute fish toxicity LC50 (96h) of Pingpingjia O-15 is >100 mg/L, and the acute daphnia EC50 (48h) is >100 mg/L. According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), these values fall within the chronic aquatic hazard category 3. Meanwhile, its acute oral toxicity LD50 is >2000 mg/kg (rat), classifying it as a low-toxicity substance. From a chemical structure perspective, fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether surfactants (AEO series) generally have good primary biodegradability and can be effectively degraded under conventional wastewater treatment conditions, but in untreated discharge, they will still pose a long-term impact on the aquatic environment.

For domestic environmental compliance, this product must comply with the requirements of the "Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals" and the "Measures for the Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances." Enterprises should ensure that production wastewater is effectively treated to meet discharge standards before being released, avoiding direct discharge into surface water or groundwater. If it is needed for export or specific certification requirements (such as REACH, OEKO-TEX, etc.), it is recommended to contact the Guoli Chemical technical team to confirm whether the product meets the corresponding regulatory limit standards.

Technical Parameters

Parameter ItemTest Data
Acute Toxicity LD50 (Rat, Oral)>2000 mg/kg
Acute Fish Toxicity LC50 (96h)>100 mg/L
Acute Daphnia Toxicity EC50 (48h)>100 mg/L
GHS Aquatic Hazard ClassificationChronic Category 3 (H412)
Heavy Metal Content≤10 mg/kg
Arsenic Content≤2 mg/kg
Active Matter Content≥99%
Free Alcohol Content≤1%
Biodegradability (Estimated)Good primary biodegradability (common to AEO type)

Explanation of Test Reports

Currently, the Guoli Chemical product database does not include an independent environmental test report or third-party certification electronic document for this product. The safety data sheets (SDS), GHS classification information, and physicochemical parameters included in the database are compiled based on batch test results and industry standards, serving as basic references for product safety compliance but not as officially issued test reports.

If you need formal product test reports (COA), safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS), REACH compliance declarations, RoHS test reports, or other specific certification documents, it is recommended to obtain them through the following channels:

  • Directly contact the Guoli Chemical sales or technical department to specify the type and purpose of the required report;
  • Provide batch number information to retrieve corresponding batch test data;
  • If there are special testing requirements (e.g., biodegradability tests, aquatic toxicity test reports, etc.), Guoli Chemical can coordinate with a third-party laboratory to issue a formal report.

Precautions

  • Although this product is low-toxicity, it is strictly prohibited from being directly discharged into water bodies without treatment; it should be incorporated into the enterprise's wastewater treatment system for unified treatment before discharge.
  • In case of leakage, immediately collect with inert absorbent materials (sand, vermiculite) to prevent entry into sewers, surface water, or groundwater, and dispose of waste according to local regulations.
  • During operation, wear protective gloves, protective goggles, and protective clothing to avoid direct skin and eye contact.
  • If involved in applications with high environmental standards (e.g., cosmetic raw materials, food processing cleaning, etc.), it is recommended to confirm the product grade and applicable certification standards with Guoli Chemical in advance.