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Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated

1 - 2.5 moles ethoxylated

EC / List no.: 500-213-3

CAS no.: 68439-50-9

Mol. formula:

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Warning! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is very toxic to aquatic life and is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 to < 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.

This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses

This substance is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, plant protection products, fertilisers, air care products, coating products, lubricants and greases and polishes and waxes.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Article service life

Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: vehicles and machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on: fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys), paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper), plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones), metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery) and leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture).

Widespread uses by professional workers

This substance is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, coating products, adhesives and sealants, polishes and waxes, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas: municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment, formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging, printing and recorded media reproduction and building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: chemicals and .
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Formulation or re-packing

This substance is used in the following products: inks and toners, washing & cleaning products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints and photo-chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and in processing aids at industrial sites.

Uses at industrial sites

This substance is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, metal surface treatment products, inks and toners, textile treatment products and dyes, coating products, lubricants and greases, pH regulators and water treatment products, adhesives and sealants and polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction, municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, textile, leather or fur, machinery and vehicles and fabricated metal products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles and of substances in closed systems with minimal release.

Manufacture

Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.

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