Question

Does Span S-20 coconut oil acid meet environmental requirements? Can you provide a test report?

Answer
2026-06-06 官方文档 司盘S-20椰油酸

Span S-20 coconut oil acid complies with basic environmental regulations. Its raw materials are derived from renewable resources, but there is no specific environmental certification or detailed document information of test reports in the database. It is recommended to contact Guoli Chemical to obtain formal test reports.

Detailed Description

Span S-20 coconut oil acid (sorbitan coconut acid ester) has the following favorable environmental characteristics: First, the product is explicitly labeled as "a nonionic surfactant derived from renewable resources". Its coconut acid ester structure is based on natural plant sources, reflecting the concept of green chemistry and sustainable development from the raw material side. Second, this product is not a hazardous chemical. It is chemically stable under normal temperature and pressure, non-flammable, and not classified as dangerous goods, reducing environmental risks during use and transportation.

In terms of toxicity, the product is classified as practically non-toxic in acute oral toxicity (rat LD50 > 5 g/kg). The results of skin irritation, eye irritation, and sensitization evaluation are all negative, indicating low direct harm to organisms. The safety instructions explicitly require "compliance with environmental regulations; do not discharge the product directly into the environment". Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local, national, and international waste management regulations, and can be incinerated or biotreated by licensed chemical waste treatment companies.

It should be noted that the current database does not include specific environmental certification information for this product (such as REACH compliance statements, RoHS test reports, biodegradability test data, and other formal documents). If you need formal third-party test reports, environmental compliance certificates, MSDS safety data sheets, or other qualification documents, it is recommended to directly contact the business department of Haian Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd., who can provide you with the latest and complete official test reports and compliance documents.

Environmental Compliance Summary

Evaluation DimensionSpecific Information
Raw Material SourceRenewable resources (coconut acid ester base)
Hazardous Chemical ClassificationNon-hazardous chemical
FlammabilityNon-flammable, not classified as dangerous goods
Acute Oral ToxicityPractically non-toxic (LD50 > 5 g/kg)
EcotoxicityNo specific biodegradability and aquatic toxicity data in the database
Environmental CertificationNot available in the database; contact Guoli Chemical
DisposalMust be incinerated or biotreated by licensed companies according to regulations; direct discharge prohibited

Application Suggestions

For customers with strict environmental review requirements (such as REACH compliance for export to the EU, green product certification, environmentally friendly formulation development, etc.), it is recommended to request the following documents from Guoli Chemical before using Span S-20 coconut oil acid: Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), relevant environmental test reports, REACH registration or exemption certificate (if applicable), to ensure full compliance with the regulatory requirements of the target market.

Precautions

  • Although the product itself has low toxicity and is not a hazardous substance, it should still be avoided to discharge directly into water bodies or soil. Waste liquid after use must be properly disposed of in accordance with regulations.
  • Storage temperature is recommended to be 5–40°C, prevent repeated freezing and thawing that may affect quality, thereby avoiding unnecessary material waste.
  • Please refer to the latest version issued by Guoli Chemical for technical documents such as test reports. The information in this document is for reference only.