Penetrant JFC-1 (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether) poses low health risks to humans under normal industrial use conditions. According to GHS classification standards, this product is not classified as hazardous, with an acute toxicity rating of low toxicity; oral LD50 in rats is greater than 5000 mg/kg, meaning that only a very large single dose could cause acute poisoning. In routine handling, the main health risks are related to local contact: it is mildly irritating to the skin (GHS skin irritation category 2) and also mildly irritating to the eyes (GHS eye irritation category 2B), generally not causing severe tissue damage or corrosion.
In terms of environmental impact, penetrant JFC-1 has good ecological compatibility. Its molecular structure is fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, which is easily biodegradable in the natural environment, not classified as a persistent organic pollutant (POPs), and does not accumulate in soil or water for long periods. Under normal use and discharge conditions, after treatment by sewage systems, its potential impact on aquatic ecosystems is relatively limited.
It should be emphasized that although this product is generally safe, large spills or improper discharge may still cause temporary effects on local water bodies (such as surface foam due to reduced surface tension). Therefore, standard operating procedures must be followed during handling, and untreated waste liquid must not be discharged directly into drainage systems or natural water bodies.
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Chemical Classification | Fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether (C₇~C₉) |
| CAS No. | 9036-19-5 |
| Hazard Classification | Non-hazardous (according to GHS standards) |
| Acute Toxicity | Low toxicity, oral LD50 in rats > 5000 mg/kg |
| Skin Irritation | Mild (GHS Category 2) |
| Eye Irritation | Mild (GHS Category 2B) |
| Flammability and Explosivity | High flash point, not flammable, no significant explosion hazard |
| Biodegradability | Easily biodegradable, not a persistent organic pollutant |
Penetrant JFC-1 is widely used in textile printing and dyeing, leather making, papermaking, metal processing, pesticide formulations, and household chemicals. Given its low toxicity and low irritation, this product is suitable for use in various conventional industrial environments without the need for special sealing or isolation facilities. Formulators can confidently incorporate it as a nonionic penetrating enhancer component into various systems.