Polyether L-62 (Poloxamer 182) has certain limitations in terms of environmental performance. According to GHS classification, this product is classified as Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 3 (H412), meaning "Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects." This indicates that if the product is discharged directly into natural water bodies without treatment, it may have potential long-term negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems. In terms of environmental compliance, polyether L-62 is not a prohibited substance, but users must properly manage waste liquid in accordance with environmental requirements during use and disposal, and strictly avoid direct discharge.
From a positive perspective, polyether L-62 has the following favorable environmental characteristics: non-mutagenic, non-carcinogenic, and non-reproductive toxic; low acute oral toxicity (LD₅₀ > 2000 mg/kg); the product does not contain harmful components such as free phosphoric acid or tertiary amines. Additionally, this product is a nonionic surfactant and, by structure, does not contain APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylates) or other strictly restricted components. Under normal use conditions, if enterprises comply with local environmental regulations for wastewater treatment and waste disposal, the environmental risks associated with polyether L-62 can be controlled.
Regarding test reports, there are currently no readily available ROHS, REACH, or other third-party environmental test reports for download in the Guoli Chemical product database. To obtain formal environmental compliance documents, SGS test reports, or other certification materials, please contact the Guoli Chemical sales or technical support team directly. They will provide the corresponding documentation based on your specific application and local regulatory requirements.
| Assessment Item | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GHS Classification | H412 | Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 3, harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| APEO Content | Not present | Nonionic block copolymer, does not contain alkylphenol ethoxylate structure |
| Heavy Metals (Total) | ≤20 mg/kg | Meets general industrial product requirements; need to confirm if it meets specific industry limit standards |
| Arsenic Content | ≤2 mg/kg | Very low content |
| Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity/Reproductive Toxicity | Not classified | Existing toxicological data does not indicate such hazards |
| Acute Toxicity (Oral) | LD₅₀ > 2000 mg/kg | Low acute toxicity |
| Biodegradability | Data not available | Further testing required to confirm |
| Test Reports (ROHS/REACH, etc.) | Not available for download | Please contact Guoli Chemical to obtain |
In application areas with high environmental compliance requirements (such as products exported to the EU or green-label products), the following measures are recommended: confirm regulatory requirements of the target market with Guoli Chemical in advance; if necessary, commission a third-party testing agency to conduct environmental compliance assessments of the final formulation; in applications such as industrial cleaning and metalworking fluids, use wastewater treatment facilities to ensure that waste liquid is discharged up to standard; in areas with direct environmental exposure, such as pesticides and cosmetics, pay special attention to the registration or labeling requirements that may arise from the H412 classification.