Question

Does polyether L-61 meet environmental requirements? Can you provide a test report?

Answer
2026-06-06 官方文档 聚醚L-61

Polyether L-61 meets general environmental requirements under normal use conditions, with a water hazard class of WGK 1 (slightly hazardous) and low environmental impact; test reports need to be requested from Guoli Chemical's sales or technical department as needed.

Detailed Description

According to the information in Guoli Chemical's product database, polyether L-61 (Poloxamer 181, CAS number: 25322-69-4) has the following characteristics in terms of environmental compliance: This product is classified as water hazard class WGK 1 (slightly hazardous to water), which is the lowest hazard class in the German water hazard classification system, indicating its relatively low potential impact on the aquatic environment.

From a product design perspective, polyether L-61, as a nonionic polymer surfactant, features low environmental impact. Its chemical structure allows it to maintain stable activity under a wide pH range and hard water conditions, but this also means the product is not easily biodegradable in the natural environment. Therefore, during wastewater treatment after industrial use, it is recommended to properly treat wastewater containing this product in accordance with local environmental regulations to prevent direct discharge into surface water or groundwater.

Regarding test reports, Guoli Chemical's product database currently does not have electronic archives of third-party test reports such as SGS or CTI. If you require specific test reports such as RoHS, REACH, Halogen-Free, or biodegradability, please contact Guoli Chemical's sales or technical department directly, and we will coordinate to provide compliance documents based on your specific needs.

Summary of Environmental Compliance Points

Item Content Description
Water Hazard Class WGK 1 Slightly hazardous to water, lowest hazard class
Environmental Impact Low environmental impact Limited impact on the environment under normal use conditions
Biodegradability No data in database currently Contact technical department for verification data
GHS Classification Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2), Respiratory irritation (Category 3) No environmental toxicity-related classification
Waste Disposal Dispose of in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations Do not dispose of freely; must be handed over to qualified agencies for treatment

Application Recommendations

In industrial applications involving environmental compliance (such as textile printing and dyeing, pesticide formulations, water-based metalworking fluids, etc.), the low water hazard characteristic of polyether L-61 makes it well-suited for environmental adaptability. However, the following points should still be noted:

  • Wastewater should be appropriately treated before discharge to ensure compliance with local discharge standards.
  • In case of leakage, prevent it from entering sewers or water bodies, collect it using inert absorbent materials, and dispose of it as hazardous waste.
  • If your end products need to pass environmental certifications such as OEKO-TEX®, ZDHC, or Bluesign®, please communicate with Guoli Chemical's technical team in advance to confirm the compliance compatibility of the formulation.

How to Obtain Test Reports

Currently, there is no direct download of test reports in the database. To obtain relevant test reports for this product (such as REACH, RoHS, VOC testing, biodegradability reports, etc.), please contact us through the following methods:

  • Contact Guoli Chemical's sales department, providing specific testing items and standard requirements
  • Contact the technical department to confirm the correspondence between product batches and test data
  • For bulk purchases, we can assist in coordinating third-party testing and issuing targeted reports