Oleyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Ether OV-10 (CAS: 9004-98-2) has several environmental advantages. First, its raw material is derived from natural oleyl alcohol, a renewable resource derivative, which reduces the environmental burden at the source. Second, the product is prepared using a precise ethoxylation process with controlled molecular structure, high product purity (active content ≥99%), and low free alcohol residue (≤3.0%), reducing the potential environmental impact of impurities. In formulation applications, the low-foaming characteristic of OV-10 helps reduce water consumption and rinsing energy during industrial cleaning, indirectly improving resource efficiency.
From a regulatory classification perspective, according to the GHS classification in the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), OV-10 is only labeled as H315 (skin irritation) and H319 (eye irritation), with the signal word "Warning". It is not classified as a substance with acute or chronic hazard to the aquatic environment (no H400/H410/H411 environmental hazard codes). This means that under normal use and reasonable disposal conditions, the direct environmental risk of this product is relatively controllable. However, it should be noted that the product instructions clearly state that waste disposal must be handled as hazardous waste in accordance with local/national regulations, and it is strictly forbidden to discharge into soil, waterways or public sewers.
The following key parameters reflect the environmentally relevant characteristics of OV-10:
| Parameter | Value | Environmental Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Raw material source | Derived from natural oleyl alcohol | Renewable resource, reduces carbon footprint |
| Active content | ≥99% | High purity, few impurities, low environmental impact |
| Free alcohol residue | ≤3.0% | Sufficient reaction, low unreacted content |
| Foam characteristic | Low foaming | Easy rinsing, water and energy saving |
| GHS environmental hazard classification | No H400 series codes | Not classified as acute/chronic environmental hazardous substance |
| Heavy metal content | ≤10 ppm | Complies with general industrial product standards |
| Arsenic content | ≤2 ppm | Strictly control harmful elements |
| Biodegradability potential* | Expected to be biodegradable | Nonionic ether structure can be gradually decomposed by microorganisms |
*Note: Biodegradability is inferred based on the general characteristics of similar polyoxyethylene ether chemical structures. There is no specific OECD 301B or other standard biodegradation rate test data in the product database.
Guoli Chemical provides a standard Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each batch of Oleyl Alcohol Polyoxyethylene Ether OV-10. The COA includes actual test results for routine physicochemical indicators such as hydroxyl value, acid value, water content, pH value, and cloud point. These documents can be provided with the product and serve as basic evidence of product quality compliance.
If you need specific environmental compliance test reports (such as REACH SVHC testing, RoHS hazardous substance testing, biodegradability testing, perfluorinated compound screening, VOC content testing, etc.), Guoli Chemical's product database currently does not have such ready-made third-party reports. It is recommended that you directly contact Guoli Chemical's sales or technical department, specify the required test items and standard requirements (such as OECD 301 series, ISO 14851, EPA regulations, etc.), and we can coordinate with a third-party authoritative testing institution to issue a customized report according to your needs. Typically, such specialized testing requires separate arrangement and will incur corresponding costs and lead time.