Compared with common penetrating agents on the market, the environmentally friendly penetrating agent JFC-M alcohol (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, CAS: 5689-56-3) shows differentiated advantages in many aspects. The first is environmental compliance: Compared with Lili Chemical's JFC-2 (octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether / OP type, CAS: 9002-93-1), JFC-M alcohol is completely APEO-free (alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether). OP-type products are increasingly restricted under the EU REACH regulations and new domestic environmental standards because their degradation products have environmental hormone effects; while JFC-M alcohol has a 28-day biodegradation rate exceeding 60% (OECD 301B certification), meeting global mainstream environmental regulations, and there are no concerns for export orders.
The second is safety and low toxicity performance: JFC-M alcohol has an acute oral toxicity LD₅₀ > 2000 mg/kg (classified as low toxicity), and tests have verified that it is non-irritating and non-sensitizing to skin and eyes, and does not belong to GHS hazardous classification, so it can be transported as ordinary cargo. In contrast, some traditional penetrating agents (such as fast penetrating agent T type anionic products) may cause degreasing irritation to the skin at high concentrations or in specific formulations. The low toxicity and safety characteristics of JFC-M alcohol make it particularly suitable for modern factories with strict requirements for operator health and workshop environment.
In terms of process performance, JFC-M alcohol also performs excellently: penetrating force ≤ 5 seconds (1g/L aqueous solution, standard canvas settling method), which is at the same performance level as fast penetrating agents; meanwhile, it has a low foaming tendency — foam is well controlled and easy to rinse, reducing water consumption and energy usage, which is especially valuable in continuous production lines. In addition, its excellent chemical compatibility and compatibility are also highlights: it remains stable under a wide range of acid, alkali, and hard water conditions, and can be formulated with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric auxiliaries, offering far greater formulation adaptability than single ionic type penetrating agents.
| Indicator Item | Environmentally Friendly JFC-M Alcohol | Comparison with Similar Products |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Non-ionic (fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether) | JFC-2 is OP type (contains APEO, environmentally restricted); JFC-E is anionic type (sodium sulfosuccinate) |
| CAS Number | 5689-56-3 | — |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid | JFC-2 is a viscous liquid with poor fluidity in winter |
| Penetrating Force (1g/L, 25°C, canvas settling method) | ≤ 5 seconds | Same performance level as fast penetrating agents |
| HLB Value | 11.5~12.5 | Offers both penetrating and washing functions |
| Foam Characteristics | Low foaming | Traditional JFC products have higher foam, requiring additional defoamers |
| APEO Content | Free from APEO | JFC-2 (OP type) contains APEO, restricted for export |
| Biodegradability | Easily biodegradable (OECD 301B, 28 days > 60%) | OP type products have degradation products with environmental hormone effects |
| Skin/Eye Irritation | Non-irritating | Some anionic penetrating agents at high concentrations have degreasing irritation |
| Acute Toxicity (LD₅₀, oral, rat) | > 2000 mg/kg (low toxicity) | — |
| GHS Hazard Classification | Not classified as dangerous goods | Can be transported as ordinary cargo, lower logistics cost |
| Chemical Compatibility | Resistant to acid, alkali, hard water; compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric ions | Anionic penetrating agents have limited compatibility with cationic auxiliaries |
| Cloud Point | 85~95 °C | Not cloud point sensitive, wide application temperature range |
| Surface Tension (0.1% aqueous solution, 25°C) | Approx. 27 mN/m | Excellent wetting and spreading ability |
Based on the above advantages, JFC-M alcohol is particularly suitable for the following scenarios: