PEG-1000/1500 (Polyethylene Glycol) performs well in environmental protection, which is closely related to its chemical nature. As a non-ionic polymer, its main chain consists of C-O single bonds, and its biodegradability is significantly better than traditional petrochemical plasticizers or solvents. The product database shows that its heavy metal content is ≤10ppm and arsenic content is ≤2ppm, far below regulatory limits. This data directly reflects its high purity and low environmental accumulation risk. Combined with its widespread application areas covering strict industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, its identity has confirmed its high safety in metabolic pathways.
From an ecotoxicological perspective, this product has extremely low acute oral toxicity and will not cause acute harm to aquatic organisms during normal use. Its GHS classification is only limited to "Skin irritation Category 2" and "Eye irritation Category 2", with no aquatic toxicity classification and no PBT/vPvB persistent characteristics. This means that when combined with wastewater treatment processes in end applications, PEG-1000/1500 will not persist in the environment, and its impact on the ecosystem is completely within controllable range.
Based on its "good thermal stability" and "chemical stability" characteristics within its processing temperature range, this product will not degrade to produce toxic or harmful gases or residues during use, which aligns with the green production orientation of VOC emission restrictions. However, it should be clearly pointed out: the current product database of Guoli Chemical lacks certification snapshots or real-time download links for environmental certifications (such as RoHS, REACH compliance). Each batch of products produced in the factory will be issued with an inspection certificate that meets national standards, including specific monitoring indicators such as pH value, moisture content, and solid content.
In actual procurement, the practice to ensure strict compliance is to request the batch test report (COA) from Guoli Chemical. This report will confirm whether the product meets the purity requirements of the EU EU 1223/2009 Cosmetics Regulation or pharmacopoeia corresponding grades. For export orders, additional testing for RoHS ten items, halogen content, and REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) can be requested. It is recommended that customers directly contact the technical or after-sales team of Guoli Chemical based on the regulatory registration requirements of the final application to obtain legally effective official environmental test certificates.
| Parameter item | Specification index | Environmental significance |
|---|---|---|
| Total heavy metals | ≤10 ppm | Low bioaccumulation risk |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm | Low toxicity at water-soil interface |
| Moisture | ≤1.0% | High purity, reducing ineffective dissipation |
| Acid value | ≤0.5 mgKOH/g | Strong chemical inertness, not easily decomposed |
| Flash point | >240℃ | Low risk during transportation and storage, non-flammable |
| GHS environmental hazard | None | Not classified as hazardous to the environment |
Based on the environmentally friendly nature of "low toxicity and safety" and "chemical inertness", this product is particularly suitable for green formulation design – as a preservative-alternative moisturizing system in cosmetics, as a non-animal-derived excipient in pharmaceuticals, and as a replacement for phthalate plasticizers in coatings. Wastewater from textile sizing processes can be decomposed through conventional biochemical treatment, greatly reducing the treatment costs of end-use factories.