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Alcohols, C12-15, ethoxylated

1 - 2.5 moles ethoxylated

EC / List no.: 500-195-7

CAS no.: 68131-39-5

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 to < 1 000 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, coating products, air care products, polishes and waxes, lubricants and greases, adhesives and sealants, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and plant protection products.
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).
This substance can be found in products with material based on: paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper), plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones) and metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).

Widespread uses by professional workers

This substance is used in the following products: coating products, adhesives and sealants, inks and toners, washing & cleaning products, photo-chemicals and lubricants and greases.
This substance is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction, mining and building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: wood and wood products, furniture, pulp, paper and paper products, plastic products, fabricated metal products, electrical, electronic and optical equipment and machinery and vehicles.
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), outdoor use and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).

Formulation or re-packing

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

Uses at industrial sites

This substance is used in the following products: coating products, inks and toners, adhesives and sealants, washing & cleaning products, lubricants and greases and photo-chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction, mining and building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: machinery and vehicles, pulp, paper and paper products, plastic products, wood and wood products, fabricated metal products, electrical, electronic and optical equipment and furniture.
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.

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