Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARYEMULGEN 102KG
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: EMULGEN 102KGChemical Name: Polyoxyethylene (2) lauryl ether
CAS Number: 9002-92-0

2. Uses and Applications
EMULGEN 102KG is a non-ionic surfactant. It is used as an emulsifier for cosmetic productsand others.

For the industrial use, EMULGEN 102KG is mainly used as raw materials onreaction, emulsifier, and others.

3. Physical/Chemical Properties
EMULGEN 102KG has no identified physicochemical hazards.
Property

Value

Physical state

LiquidColour

Colourless to pale yellowOdour

Characteristic odourpH

6 (5% solution)

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0.898 g/mL ( 30 ℃) ( 86 °F)
0.891 g/mL ( 40 ℃) ( 104 °F)
0.883 g/mL ( 50 ℃) ( 122 °F)
7.5 °C ( 45.5 °F)

Density
Melting point
Boiling point

Flammability

No information available
168 °C ( 334.4 °F)(Cleveland open cup method)
No information available

Explosive properties

No information available

Self – ignition temperature

No information available

Vapour pressure

No information available

Water solubility

Emulsifiable

Octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

No information available
15.5 mPa･s ( 30 ℃) ( 86 °F)
12.5 mPa･s ( 40 ℃) ( 104 °F)
10 mPa･s ( 50 ℃) ( 122 °F)

Flash point

Viscosity

4. Human Health Safety Assessment
Consumer: The exposure to EMULGEN 102KG is at safe levels.
Worker: The repeated exposure of EMULGEN 102KG does not cause any toxic effects
Effect Assessment

ResultNo acute toxicity after oral/ dermal exposurein practical use
The substance does not cause damage toany organs following single exposure
Based on the available data, unlikely tocause skin irritation and 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

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

5. Environmental Safety Assessment
The test results with fish, aquatic invertebrates and algae suggest that EMULGEN 102KG
could cause a strong toxicity to aquatic organisms. It also could cause harmfulness toaquatic organisms with long lasting effects. However, EMULGEN 102KG is unlikely to2 of 5

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persist in the environment because of showing the readily biodegradation. EULGEN 102KG
does not bioaccumulate in the food chain.
Effect Assessment

ResultAquatic Toxicity

Based on the available data, likely to cause a strong
toxicity to aquatic organisms and harmful to aquatic life
with long lasting effectsBiodegradation

Readily biodegradable

PBT/ vPvB conclusion*

Not persistent in the environment, not bioaccumulatingin organisms and not toxic nor very persistent and very
bioaccumulating*PBT=Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB=Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

6. Exposure
Consumer
The consumer can come into contact with the substance in use of the cosmetic products, but
the concentration of EMULGEN 102KG in use is below the level which would give riseharmful 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.
Worker
The exposure can occur either in EMULGEN 102KG manufacturing facilities or in the various
industrial facilities when EMULGEN 102KG is used. Those workers in industrial operations
during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures could be exposed withEMULGEN 102KG. Only qualified and trained workers handle the undiluted substance. The
manufacturing facilities offer thorough training program for employees and appropriate work
processes, as well as safety equipment (goggles and gloves) 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 safety measures 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. Thesubstance is biologically degraded in the surface water and is rapidly removed even if it isremained slightly in the waste water. Hence, the chronic exposure to aquatic organisms ofthe substance is unlikely to occur. Furthermore, the substance dose not accumulate in thefood chain, so that there is no concern of human exposure 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
use appropriate chemical-resistant gloves to protect your hands and skin and always wear
eye protection equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke where the substance is handled,
processed or stored. Wash hands and skin after contact with the substance. When thesubstance attaches to skin (or hair), take off the contaminated clothes. Wash with a large
amount of water and soap. 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 andcontinue to rinse your eyes. When it causes your skin irritation or eye irritation, consult
doctor (medical diagnosis/therapy).
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 for
hazard 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.
EMULGEN 102KG may be assigned to following GHS classification.

Classification and Labeling Information
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 3

Hazard Statements:
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Signal WordWarning
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 EMULGEN 102KG is suggested to cause strong toxicity to aquatic organisms, there
is no concern to the environmental organisms due to the rapid biodegradation of EMULGEN
102KG. In the PBT/vPvB assessments for EMULGEN 102KG, the substance is notapplicable to PBT/vPvB. 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 is used diluted products, therefore, it isconsidered that EMULGEN 102KG gives rise no hazardous 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
HazardAcute Toxicity

Hazardous property for human health or environments
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelingof Chemicals
Adverse effects that result from a single exposure

Sensitization

Inducibility of allergy

Mutagenicity
Toxicity after repeatedexposureEffects to induce gene mutations

GHS

Adverse effects that result from repeated exposure

Carcinogenicity

Adverse effects for teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, andreproductivity
Action influence to cause a cancer

Biodegradation

Biological degradation of a substance in environments

Bioaccumulation

Accumulation of substances in environments

Toxicity for reproduction

12. Date of issue
December 14 2018

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