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Alcohols, C16-18 (even numbered), ethoxylated, < 2.5 EO
EC / List no.: 939-518-5
CAS no.: -
Mol. formula:
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance 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 ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 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,
lubricants and greases,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
plant protection products,
air care products 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:
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones),
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).
This substance is intended to be released from scented:
clothes.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
polishes and waxes and
coating products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work,
printing and recorded media reproduction and
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
wood and wood products,
furniture,
pulp, paper and paper products,
plastic products,
fabricated metal products and
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
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:
washing & cleaning products,
polymers,
inks and toners,
coating products,
lubricants and greases,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
textile treatment products and dyes.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials and
in the production of articles.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
metal surface treatment products,
textile treatment products and dyes,
polymers,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
lubricants and greases and
leather treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
printing and recorded media reproduction and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles,
fabricated metal products,
textile, leather or fur and
food 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
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 23/05/2023