Question

Does PEG600DO, Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dioleate, meet environmental requirements? Can a test report be provided?

Answer
2026-06-06 官方文档 PEG600DO,聚乙二醇600双油酸酯

PEG600DO (Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dioleate) has a good foundation for environmental compliance. It is a low-toxicity, partially biodegradable nonionic surfactant with low environmental risk under normal use conditions.

Detailed Description

PEG600DO (Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dioleate) has the following advantageous characteristics in terms of environmental compliance: First, according to GHS classification standards, this product is not classified as a dangerous chemical, with no flammability, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity risks. Second, its acute oral toxicity is extremely low (rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg), making it a practically non-toxic substance with minimal direct harm to the ecological environment. Furthermore, the product has certain biodegradability and can gradually decompose in the natural environment without causing persistent pollution accumulation.

In terms of controlling harmful impurities such as heavy metals, Guoli Chemical's production standards strictly require: total heavy metals ≤20 ppm, arsenic content ≤2 ppm. These indicators are at low levels, meeting the limits for harmful substances in chemicals under major domestic and international environmental regulations. The product's water content is controlled at ≤1.0% and free alcohol at ≤3%, ensuring high purity and reducing potential environmental impacts of by-products.

However, it should be noted that although the product has some biodegradability, its degradation rate and extent are still affected by environmental conditions. Guoli Chemical's safety instructions clearly state: Large spills should be prevented from entering sewers, water sources, or soil, and waste disposal must comply with local environmental regulations. Therefore, in practical applications, enterprises should confirm compliance in combination with specific regulations in their regions (such as EU REACH, China's "Measures for the Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances", etc.).

Technical Parameters

Environmentally Relevant IndicatorDataDescription
GHS Hazard ClassificationNon-dangerous chemicalNot classified as flammable, explosive, or strongly corrosive
Acute Toxicity (Oral LD50)> 5000 mg/kg (rat)Low toxicity / practically non-toxic
BiodegradabilityHas certain biodegradabilityCan gradually decompose naturally, not a persistent pollutant
Total Heavy Metals≤20 ppmMeets limits of major environmental regulations
Arsenic Content (As)≤2 ppmStrictly controlled, far below hazard threshold
Water Content≤1.0%Product purity ≥99%, minimal by-products
Free Alcohol Content≤3%Low content of unreacted substances
Flash Point (Closed Cup)> 200°CNon-flammable, high safety in transport and storage

Application Suggestions

With its low toxicity, low irritation, and biodegradability, PEG600DO offers significant advantages in the following fields with high environmental requirements: as a green emulsifier in cosmetics and personal care products, meeting consumer demand for natural and mild formulations; as a replacement for traditional alkylphenol ethoxylate emulsifiers in pesticide formulations, avoiding environmental hormone controversies associated with APEO substances; as a low-foam emulsifying component in industrial cleaning agents, contributing to the overall environmental upgrade of the formulation.

About Test Reports

According to Guoli Chemical's existing product database, the product batches are usually accompanied by the following test item data: appearance, active content (≥99%), acid value (≤2 mgKOH/g), saponification value (90~110 mgKOH/g), iodine value (40~60 gI₂/100g), hydroxyl value (≤10 mgKOH/g), moisture (≤1.0%), pH value (1% aqueous solution 5.0~7.0), heavy metals and arsenic content, etc. However, the database does not currently contain publicly available third-party environmental test report templates (such as REACH compliance declarations, RoHS tests, VOC tests, biodegradability test reports, MSDS/SDS documents, etc.).

In actual orders, Guoli Chemical can provide the product's Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) according to customer needs. For compliance test reports targeting specific regulations (such as EU REACH registration number, China Environmental Labeling Certification, OECD biodegradability test report, etc.), it is recommended to directly contact Guoli Chemical's sales or technical department to specify the intended use and report requirements, so as to obtain the latest and most complete technical compliance document support.