Polyethylene glycol PEG-8000 is a recognized environmentally friendly chemical raw material. According to the toxicological and ecotoxicological data from the Guoli Chemical product database, this product exhibits low toxicity to aquatic organisms and is readily biodegradable. This means that under normal use and discharge conditions, PEG-8000 will not persist in natural water environments and can be decomposed by microorganisms into harmless substances, aligning with current mainstream green chemistry and sustainable development concepts.
Furthermore, based on the product's own safety assessment, the acute oral toxicity test of PEG-8000 in rats shows an LD₅₀ greater than 50,000 mg/kg, classifying it as a practically non-toxic substance; skin irritation and sensitization tests both yielded negative results, with no reports of genotoxicity or carcinogenicity. These data further indicate that the product poses an extremely low risk to human health and the environment throughout its life cycle, making it safe for use in fields with stringent purity and environmental requirements, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products.
The following is a summary of the key environmental technical parameters for polyethylene glycol PEG-8000 from the Guoli Chemical product database:
| Test Item | Data/Conclusion |
|---|---|
| Aquatic Toxicity | Low toxicity |
| Biodegradability | Readily biodegradable |
| Acute Oral Toxicity (Rat) | LD₅₀ > 50,000 mg/kg (Low toxicity) |
| Skin Irritation | Non-irritating |
| Sensitization | Non-sensitizing |
| Mutagenicity (In Vitro) | Negative |
| Heavy Metal Content | ≤10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic Content | ≤2 mg/kg |
Regarding your inquiry about product test reports (such as RoHS, REACH, MSDS, COA, etc.), currently, the Guoli Chemical product database does not provide electronic versions or specific file numbers for such third-party test reports. Typically, these specialized test reports need to be customized based on the customer's procurement requirements, target market regulations (e.g., EU REACH requirements), and product batches.