Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARYEMAL 327
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: EMAL 327
Chemical Name: Sodium polyoxyethylene alkyl(C10-16) ethers sulfates
CAS Number: 68585-34-2

2. Uses and Applications

EMAL 327 is a primary anionic surfactant of vegetable origin which is used as afoaming detergent. It is commonly found in washing and cleaning products, airfresheners, polishes, construction chemicals, fertilizers, textile articles, coatings andinks and crop protection products.
It is a high foaming power anionic surfactant, even at low concentration which iscompatible and therefore, mixable with other anionic, non-ionic and amphotericsurfactants. The foaming properties of EMAL 327 are not affected by hardness ortemperature changes and it has an excellent soil dispersing effect.

3. Physical/chemical properties
EMAL 327 has no identified physicochemical hazards.

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Property

Value

Physical state

LiquidColour

Pale yellow

Odour

Slightly characteristic odour

pH7 (10% solution)

Density

1.04 g/mL at 30 ºC

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

Clear soluble

Octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

No information available

4. Health information

Contact with this substance may irritate the skin and damage the eyes.
Effect assessment

Result (REACH assessment)

Acute toxicity
Oral / dermal

Based on the available data, not considered
to be acute toxicity by the oral / dermal
exposure

Irritation / corrosion
Skin / eye

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eyedamage.

Sensitization

Based on the available data, not considered
to cause allergic skin reaction.

Toxicity after repeated exposure

Based on the available data, not considered
to cause damage to organs throughprolonged or repeated oral exposure.

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Effect assessment

Result (REACH assessment)

Mutagenicity

Based on the available data, not considered
to cause genetic defects.

Carcinogenicity

Based on the available data, not considered
to cause cancer.

Toxicity for reproduction

Based on the available data, not considered
to be damaging to fertility or the unborn child.

5. Environmental information
Considerable testing with fish, aquatic invertebrates and algae demonstrated that EMAL 327
is acutely toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Adverse effects on microorganisms in
waste water treatment plants are not expected. The chemical does not accumulate in thefood chain, is readily biodegradable and as such will not persist in the environment.

Effect assessment

Result (REACH assessment)

Aquatic toxicity

Acutely toxic to aquatic life.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting
effects based on the available chronic data.

Biodegradation

Readily biodegradable

PBT / vPvB

Not considered to be either PBT nor vPvB.

(Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic /Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative)

6. Exposure potential
Consumer
Consumer will come in contact with the substance in preparations like washing and cleaningproducts, air fresheners, polishes, fertilizers, textile articles and coatings and inks. The
concentration of the substance in these applications is below the level which would give rise
to concern. When used as recommended all uses do not pose a risk for consumer.
Nevertheless, consumer should always read product information before use and follow thelabel/ use instructions.

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Worker
Exposure can occur either in EMAL 327 manufacturing facility or in the various industrial
facilities that use EMAL 327. Those working with EMAL 327 in industrial operations could beexposed during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures. Only qualified andtrained workers handle the neat substance. Each manufacturing facility offers a thoroughtraining program for employees and appropriate work processes, as well as safety
equipment (goggles and gloves) in place to limit unnecessary exposure. Safety showers andeye-wash stations are accessible nearby. Workers have been trained to follow the safetymeasures in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Environment
Due to its divers application releases of EMAL 327 to waste water treatment plants may
occur at production and industrial handling sites (preparation, handling, storage ofsubstance) as well as from consumer households, for example through washing andcleaning products. However, as demonstrated in the hazard assessment EMAL 327 isconsidered to be readily biodegradable and is therefore removed from waste water during
waste water treatment processes. Remaining insignificant amounts reaching surface waters
are rapidly removed by biological degradation processes. Hence, exposure of aquaticorganisms for a prolonged time period is unlikely. Further, the substance is not expected toaccumulate in the food chain and thus there is no concern for indirect exposure to humans
via the environment.

7. Risk management recommendations
When using chemicals make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Always use appropriate
chemical resistant gloves to protect your hands and skin and always wear eye protection. Do
not eat, drink, or smoke where chemicals are handled, processed, or stored. Wash hands
and skin following contact. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice/attention. If thesubstance gets into your eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately seek medical advice.

All effluent releases that may contain the substance must be directed to a (municipal) waste
water treatment plant that removes the substance from the final releases to the receivingwater. Releases to air are not expected and therefore no specific recommendations arerequired.

8. Regulatory information / Classification and labelling
Under GHS substances are classified according to their physical, health, and environmental
hazards. The hazards are communicated via specific labels and the Safety Data Sheet. GHS
attempts to standardize hazard communication so that the intended audience (workers,
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consumers, transport workers, and emergency responders) can better understand thehazards of the chemicals in use.

EMAL 327 classification and labelling:
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Cayegory 2- H315: Causes skin irritation

Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1- H318: Causes serious eye damage

Aquatic Hazard (Acute): Category 2- H401: Toxic to aquatic life

Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term): Category 3- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with longlasting effects

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9. Conclusion
In spite of the classification as being acutely toxic to aquatic organisms in combination withharmful long lasting effects it is expected that a risk for the environment is negligible due tothe rapid degradation of EMAL 327.
As a result of the PBT/vPvB assessment it is found that the substance is not considered to
be a PBT/vPvB.
Contact with the undiluted EMAL 327 may cause irritation to the skin and damage the eyes.
When handling the neat substance, workers should follow standard safety measures andrefer to current Safety Data Sheet.
Based on its toxicity concerning human health a risk to the general public is not anticipatedas consumer will usually not come into contact with the neat substance and substanceconcentrations in consumer products are below a level which would give rise to any concern.

10. Contact information within company

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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 toxicityBiodegradation
Bioaccumulation
Carcinogenicity
Chronic toxicity
GHS
HazardMutagenicity
Reprotoxicity
SensitisingHarmful effects after single exposure
Loss or transformation of a chemical by microorganisms
Accumulation of substances in the aquatic organisms
Effects causing cancer
Harmful effects after repeated exposures
Global Harmonized System
Danger or causing damage to human health or environment
Effect that changes genes
Combining teratogenicity, embryotoxicity and harmful effects onfertility
Allergenic

12. Date of issue
April 21 2014

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