Peregal O-25 (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether) is a nonionic surfactant. Its molecular structure uses natural fatty alcohol as the starting material and does not contain alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (APEO) or nonylphenol (NP\/NPE), which are heavily restricted by international regulations. Therefore, it is fully compliant with APEO control requirements, meeting the APEO ban requirements of international environmental standards such as the EU REACH regulation and the textile OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
In terms of biodegradability, Peregal O-25 has good biodegradability, which is a common advantage of fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether surfactants. Its application field data also clearly states that "good biodegradability meets the requirements of modern clean papermaking production." However, it must be objectively noted that according to the GHS classification standard, Peregal O-25 is classified as Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 3 (H402) and Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 3 (H412), meaning it is harmful to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects. This indicates that during industrial use, wastewater containing this product should not be directly discharged into natural water bodies, but must be properly treated before discharge.
Overall, Peregal O-25 is a relatively environmentally friendly variety among current surfactants — it is APEO-free, has good biodegradability, and is based on renewable natural raw materials, but it is not a zero-environmental-impact product. Its environmental compliance is mainly reflected in meeting current regulatory requirements for prohibited\/restricted substances, not absolute ecological non-toxicity.
| Environmental Indicator | Description |
|---|---|
| APEO\/NP\/NPE Content | Not contained (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, not alkylphenol type) |
| Biodegradability | Good, meets clean production requirements |
| Acute Aquatic Toxicity | Category 3 (H402) — Harmful to aquatic organisms |
| Chronic Aquatic Toxicity | Category 3 (H412) — May cause long-term adverse effects |
| Raw Material Source | Natural fatty alcohol (renewable resource) |
| REACH Compliance | Does not contain SVHC substances of very high concern, meets EU regulations |
Currently, there are no third-party environmental test reports (such as ROHS, REACH, APEO test reports issued by SGS, CTI, etc.) for Peregal O-25 available in the Guoli Chemical product database for direct reference. Regular chemical manufacturers can typically provide the following types of test documents upon customer request:
If you need formal test reports for customer audits or export compliance, it is recommended to directly contact the sales or technical department of Haian Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd., specifying the required test items and standards (such as ROHS Directive 2011\/65\/EU, REACH Regulation EC 1907\/2006, etc.). The manufacturer can provide third-party test reports or factory quality assurance documents for the corresponding batch of products.