Question

Does high-quality polyether F-6 meet environmental requirements? Can a test report be provided?

Answer
2026-06-06 官方文档 优质聚醚F-6

High-quality polyether F-6 meets environmental requirements, is a low-toxicity, easily biodegradable green chemical product; for test reports, please directly contact Guoli Chemical, as electronic report files are not included in the database.

Detailed Description

High-quality polyether F-6 (Castor oil ethoxylate, CAS number: 61791-12-6) performs excellently in terms of environmental compliance. According to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), this product does not fall under the classification of physical hazards, health hazards, or environmental hazards, posing no significant harm to humans or the environment under normal use conditions. Its raw material is derived from natural castor oil, and the ester bonds and ether bonds in its molecular structure are easily degraded by microorganisms in the natural environment, aligning with the current industry trends of green chemistry and sustainable development.

From an ecotoxicological perspective, this product exhibits low toxicity to aquatic organisms and has good biodegradability, preventing long-term accumulation in the environment. The product is non-flammable and non-irritating to the skin and eyes, effectively reducing the overall environmental load of end-use formulations in industrial applications. However, it should be noted that while the product itself is low-toxicity and environmentally friendly, large spills may still affect water reoxygenation due to physical coverage, and spill emergency response procedures must be followed during use, prohibiting direct discharge into water bodies or irrigation systems.

Regarding test reports, the database currently does not include electronic copies of SGS, RoHS, REACH, or MSDS reports for this product. As a regular manufacturer, Guoli Chemical provides a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each batch of product. For third-party test reports (such as SGS test reports, environmental compliance declarations, etc.), it is recommended to directly contact Guoli Chemical's sales or technical department, provide specific requirements, and the manufacturer will arrange for issuance. Such reports are typically applied for separately for specific batches based on customer needs.

Environmental Technical Parameters

Parameter Index Description
GHS Classification Non-hazardous substance Not classified as physical hazard, health hazard, or environmental hazard
Biodegradability Readily biodegradable Can be rapidly decomposed by microorganisms in the natural environment
Aquatic Toxicity Low toxicity No significant acute toxicity effects on aquatic organisms
Heavy Metal Content None Product does not contain harmful heavy metals (Data source: Guoli Chemical database)
Arsenic Content None Product does not contain arsenic (Data source: Guoli Chemical database)
Flash Point (Closed Cup) >230°C High flash point, non-flammable, high safety in storage and transport
pH Value (1% Aqueous Solution) 5.0~7.0 Nearly neutral, extremely low corrosivity to contact surfaces
Active Content ≥99% High purity, reducing environmental risks from by-products

Application Recommendations

Based on its excellent environmental performance, high-quality polyether F-6 is particularly suitable for industry scenarios with strict environmental requirements:

  • Wastewater Treatment Defoaming: Used for foam control in industrial wastewater treatment processes. Due to its easy biodegradability, it does not add burden to subsequent biological treatment systems.
  • Textile Printing and Dyeing Pretreatment: Used as a penetrating agent and degreasing agent, meeting high environmental standards for auxiliaries in textile exports (such as OEKO-TEX certification requirements).
  • Water-Based Coating Defoaming: Used in low-VOC formulation systems for architectural coatings and industrial coatings, helping to upgrade the environmental performance of coating products.
  • Fermentation Process Defoaming: In fields requiring high safety, such as food fermentation and biopharmaceuticals, its low toxicity ensures process safety.

Notes

  • Although this product is an environmentally friendly surfactant, it is not for direct consumption. Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in the operation area.
  • Waste disposal should follow local chemical waste management regulations and must not be dumped or landfilled arbitrarily. It is recommended to dispose of it through qualified hazardous waste treatment agencies.
  • To obtain a COA (Certificate of Analysis) or third-party test reports (such as SGS, REACH compliance declarations, etc.), please directly call or email Guoli Chemical's sales department, provide the required test items and purpose, and the manufacturer will arrange issuance based on your needs.
  • The product shelf life is 12 months (under cool, dry storage conditions at 5°C~35°C). After this period, it should only be used after passing re-inspection to avoid the environmental compliance of end-use applications being affected by product deterioration.