Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARY
KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV
This document is a high-level summary intended to provide the general public with anoverview of product safety for this substance. It is not intended to replace the Safety Data
Sheet, which is available from suppliers and should be referred to for full details ofrecommended safety procedures for each type of use. It is not intended to replace orsupersede manufacturer’s instructions and warnings for their consumer products containing
this substance.

1. Substance Identity
Brand Name: KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV
Chemical Name: Sodium polyoxyethylene(10) lauryl ether carboxylate (Main component)
CAS Number: 33939-64-9 (Main component)

2. Uses and Applications
KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV is an anionic surfactant. It is mainly used in a body cleansing
agent and others.
For the industrial use, KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV is mainly used as aqueous cleaner, andothers.

3. Physical/Chemical Properties
KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV has no identified physicochemical hazards.
PropertyValue

Physical state

Liquid or petrolatum-likeColour

Colorless to pale yellow clearOdourCharacteristic odour

pHNo data available

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Density

1.028 g/mL (10 ℃) (50 ℉)
1.024 g/mL (20 ℃) (68 ℉)
1.022 g/mL (40 ℃) (104 ℉)

Melting point

No information available

Boiling point

No information available

Flash point

Not applicable

Flammability

No information available

Explosive properties

No information available

Self – ignition temperature

No information available

Vapour pressure

No information available

Water solubility

SolubleOctanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

No information availableViscosity

35 mPa･s (10 ℃) (50 ℉)
20 mPa･s (20 ℃) (68 ℉)
15 mPa･s (40 ℃) (104 ℉)

4. Human Health Safety Assessment
Consumer: The exposure to KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV is at safe levels.
Worker: The repeated exposure of KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV does not cause any toxiceffects
Effect Assessment

ResultAcute Toxicity
oral/ dermal
Irritationskin/ eyeSensitization
Toxicity after repeated exposure
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Toxicity for reproduction

No acute toxicity after oral/ dermal exposurein practical use
The substance does not cause damage toany organs following single exposure
Undiluted substance causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation ※Based on the available data, unlikely tocause allergic skin reaction ※Unlikely to cause any toxic effects throughprolonged or repeated oral exposure inpractical use ※Based on the available data, unlikely tocause genetic defects ※Based on the available data, unlikely tocause cancer ※Based on the available data, unlikely to bedamaging to fertility or the unborn child ※※ Judgement from the information on a similar substance

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5. Environmental Safety Assessment
The test results with fish, aquatic invertebrates and algae suggest that KAO AKYPO RLM100NV could cause toxicity to aquatic organisms. However, KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV isunlikely to persist in the environment because of showing the readily biodegradation. KAO
AKYPO RLM-100NV is unlikely to cause bioaccumulation by the food chain, because KAOAKYPO RLM-100NV is not PBT/ vPvB.
Effect Assessment

ResultBased on the available data, likely to cause toxicity toaquatic organism ※Readily biodegradable ※Biodegradation
Not persistent in the environment, not bioaccumulatingin organisms and not toxic nor very persistent and very
PBT/ vPvB conclusion*bioaccumulating ※※ Judgement from the information on a similar substance*PBT=Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB=Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
Aquatic Toxicity

6. Exposure
Consumer
The consumer can come into contact with the substance in use of the body cleansing agent,and others, but the concentration of KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV in use is below the level
which would give rise harmful effects of concern. When it’s used as the recommended use,
consumer should always read product information before use and follow the label/ use
instructions.
WorkerThe exposure can occur either in KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV manufacturing facilities or in thevarious industrial facilities when KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV is used. Those workers inindustrial operations during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures could be
exposed with KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV. Only qualified and trained workers handle theundiluted substance. The manufacturing facilities offer thorough training program foremployees and appropriate work processes, as well as safety equipment (goggles andgloves) in place to present an unnecessary exposure. Safety showers and eye-wash stations
are accessible nearby. Workers are required to be trained in accordance with the safetymeasures in the Safety Data Sheet.
Environment
Since this substance is used extensively, it is discharged to waste water treatment plantsfrom industrial sites such as manufacturing, preparation, handling, storage and use of thesubstance as well as from consumer households. However, the substance is readily
biodegradable, so that it is removed efficiently in waste water treatment plants. The
substance is biologically degraded in the surface water even if it remained slightly in thewaste water. Hence, the chronic exposure to aquatic organisms of the substance is unlikely
to occur. Furthermore, the substance does not accumulate by the food chain, and there is noconcern to human health by the exposure of the substance through environmental pathway.

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7. Risk management recommendations
When you use the substance, make sure to be measured the adequate ventilation. Always
wear appropriate eye protection equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke where the substanceis handled, processed or stored. Wash hands and skin after contact with the substance.
Wash hands and skin with a large amounts of water and soap, when the substance attaches
to skin (or hair). If the substance gets into your eyes, rinse your eyes thoroughly for several
minutes. If you wear contact lens, and you can take it off easily, take it off and continue torinse your eyes. When it causes your skin irritation or eye irritation, seek medicaladvice/attention.
Waste water containing the substance must be passed the waste water treatment plants inorder to remove the substance. No specific measures are needed, because it is notexpected to be released into the air.

8. Regulatory Information / Classification and Labelling
Under GHS classification chemical substances are classified in hazards for physicalproperties, human health and environment. The hazard information for industrial products
are transmitted via specific labels and Safety Data Sheet. GHS offers the standardization forhazard communication. The subjects who could be assumed to be exposed to the substance,workers, consumers, transport workers, and emergency responders, can better understandthe hazards of the chemicals in use through the transmission.
Labeling according to UN GHS
UN GHS is the basis for country specific GHS labeling.
KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV may be assigned to following GHS classification.

Classification and Labeling Information
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Dam. 2
Aquatic Acute 2
Hazard Statements:
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
Signal WordCaution
The laws of manufacturing, sale, transport, use and disposal are different among countries
or areas. Details are referred to Safety Data Sheet provided by the supplier.

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9. Conclusion
Though KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV is suggested to cause toxicity to aquatic organisms, there
is no concern to the environmental organisms due to the rapid biodegradation of KAO
AKYPO RLM-100NV. In the PBT/vPvB assessments for KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV, thesubstance is not PBT/vPvB. Contact with the undiluted KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV may
cause irritation to the skin and serious irritation to the eyes. When handling the substance,workers should follow the standard safety measures and refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
Consumers will usually not come into contact with the substance bulk and the substance isused diluted products, therefore, it is considered that KAO AKYPO RLM-100NV gives rise nohazardous effects to human health.

10. Contact information within company
For further information on this substance or product safety summaries in general, pleasecontact:
Name

Kao Corporation, Global Chemical Business

Telephone number+81-3-5630-7700

Fax number+81-3-5630-7889

E-mail address
chemical@kao.co.jp
Additional information can be found at the International Council of Chemical Associations
portal, found at http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/global-product-strategy/.

11. Glossary
Acute Toxicity

Adverse effects that result from a single exposure

Biodegradation

Biological degradation of a substance in environments

Bioaccumulation

Accumulation of substances in environments

Carcinogenicity
Toxicity after
repeated exposure

Action influence to cause a cancerAdverse effects that result from repeated exposure

HazardGlobally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling ofChemicals
Hazardous property for human health or environments

Mutagenicity

Effects to induce gene mutations

Toxicity forreproduction
Sensitization

Adverse effects for teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, andreproductivity
Inducibility of allergy

GHS

12. Date of issue
Dec. 14, 2017

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