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EC number: 500-165-3 | CAS number: 66455-14-9 1 - 2.5 moles ethoxylated
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Uses by professional workers
Documentsopen allclose all
Uses by professional workers
- Registration/ Notification status for the use:
- use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines)
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC9a: Widespread use of functional fluid (indoor)
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines)
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC9b: Widespread use of functional fluid (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - Use as a lubricant/grease in a closed system
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - General exposure during maintenance work including draining, refilling.
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - General exposure during maintenance work including draining, refilling.
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - General exposure during maintenance work including draining, refilling.
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 20: Use of functional fluids in small devices
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - Material storage
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - Material storage
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
- no
Uses by professional workers
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
- Product category used:
- PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
- PC 31: Polishes and wax blends
- PC 35: Washing and cleaning products
- Sector of end use:
- SU 0: Other: Professional uses: Public domain
- Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
- no
Uses by professional workers
- Registration/ Notification status for the use:
- use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Manual filling of lubricant container, i.e. bath or tank
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Roller application or brushing of coatings
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Spraying onto equipment or article
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Material storage
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Material storage
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
- no
Uses by professional workers
- Registration/ Notification status for the use:
- use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Fill bath with fluid
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Drilling, grinding etc
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Use of high speed machinery (not MWF uses) - open systems giving rise to mist
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Treat and dispose spent fluid
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Material storage
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- (Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Material storage
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
- no
Uses by professional workers
- Registration/ Notification status for the use:
- use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Transfer of professional product to a container (bottle/bucket/machine); medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Transfer of professional product via a dedicated system (bottle/machine); no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Use in a closed process
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Use in a closed process; Occasional exposure
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 3: Manufacture or formulation in the chemical industry in closed batch processes with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Semi-closed system
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; (Trigger) spraying; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; (Trigger) spraying; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Spraying; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Spraying; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Brushing after trigger spraying or brushing with tools; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Brushing after trigger spraying or brushing with tools; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Manual application; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Manual application; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; short-term; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
- no
Uses by professional workers
- Registration/ Notification status for the use:
- use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends
- Environmental release category (ERC):
- ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Transfer of professional product to a container (bottle/bucket/machine); medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Transfer of professional product via a dedicated system (bottle/machine); no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Fully closed equipment
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Semi-closed system
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Brushing; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Brushing; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Manual application; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Manual application; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; no RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Name of activity / technique:
- Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; short-term; medium RMM
- Process category (PROC):
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
- no
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