OP-40 Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene Ether is a non-ionic surfactant with stable chemical properties, but its use poses clear health and environmental risks. According to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), individual protection, proper storage conditions, and comprehensive emergency response plans must be implemented during operation, with a focus on preventing skin contact, eye damage, and ecological pollution.
This product is highly toxic to aquatic life (H400/H410), and even minor spills can cause long-term damage to water environments. It is strictly prohibited to discharge the product or its waste directly into soil, waterways, or drainage systems. All waste must be disposed of as hazardous waste by qualified professional organizations.
Operators must wear the following throughout the operation:
Thoroughly wash hands and exposed skin after operation. Store work clothes separately and wash them regularly. Eating, drinking, or smoking is strictly prohibited in the operation area.
| Contact Type | First Aid Measures |
|---|---|
| Skin Contact | Remove contaminated clothing, rinse with plenty of water and soap for at least 15 minutes; if irritation persists, seek medical attention |
| Eye Contact | Immediately rinse with flowing water or saline for at least 15 minutes (hold eyelids open, rotate eyeballs); seek immediate medical attention without delay |
| Inhalation | Move to fresh air, keep respiratory tract unobstructed; administer oxygen and seek medical help if breathing is difficult; if breathing stops, trained personnel should perform artificial respiration |
| Ingestion | Do NOT induce vomiting (to prevent secondary injury or aspiration); rinse mouth with water; if conscious, give small amounts of water; immediately bring SDS or label and seek medical attention |
| Spillage | Small spills: collect with inert absorbent material (sand, vermiculite) into sealed containers; large spills: cordon off area, build dikes to prevent entry into drainage systems; dispose of waste through professional agencies |
This product is highly toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H410). It is strictly prohibited to discharge the product or its containers directly into soil, waterways, or drainage systems. Emergency shower equipment and eyewash stations should be installed in workplaces. If a spill has entered water bodies or soil, immediately notify the local environmental protection department and cooperate with emergency monitoring and disposal.
Before use, the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be consulted, and relevant safe operating procedures must be followed. Waste products and packaging should be handled in accordance with national and local hazardous waste management regulations, and handed over to units with hazardous waste operation permits for harmless disposal.
Data source: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of OP-40 Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene Ether provided by Haian Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd.