Ecolabel

For guidance when you formulate with our products

according to Ecolabel criteria

Ecolabel guide

Ecolabel is a voluntary scheme established in 1992 to encourage

businesses to market products and services that are kinder to the
environment.
The main purpose of this Ecolabel brochure is to help you formulate cleaning products according to Ecolabel
criteria. To guide you using our products, you will find a table containing the following information:

Active content [%] of our products

DID-number for products included in the DID-list part A
Calculated value for Df/Tf for products as such (concentration of active matter is considered)
Biodegradability of surfactants (readily and anaerobic biodegradability)
Risk phrases (R) and Hazard Statement (H)

The brochure contains a short description of each cleaning product category and the important criteria for each
group, related to our range of products, are summarized below. You will also find explanations and examples on
how to calculate the Critical Dilution Volume (CDV) using the data present in the table. This document should be
considered as a guideline (or living document), which can be changed when additional information is available.
For more information about Ecolabel, please visit the European Union website:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/index_en.htm
.

All purpose, window and sanitary (kitchen, bathroom) cleaners

Current criteria

Commission decision of 28 June, 2011

Valid until

28 June, 2015

Web link

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/products-groups-and-criteria.html

Product group

For both private and professional use

Criterion 1

Toxicity to aquatic organisms - Critical dilution volume (CDV)

Criterion 2
Biodegradability of surfactants:

a. Ready biodegradability (aerobic)
Each surfactant used in the product shall be readily biodegradable
Assessment: 1) DID-list part A shall be used; 2) if not included, at least 60% biodegradability within 28 days
in OECD 301, B, C, D, F must be reached

b. Anaerobic biodegradability
Anaerobically non-biodegradable surfactants may be used only if they are not classified with H400/R50 (very
toxic to aquatic life)
Assessment 1) DID-list A part A shall be used; 2) if not included, at least 60% ultimate biodegradability under
anaerobic conditions in OECD 311 must be reached

Group
Use as
CDVchronic
Unit for CDV

Total weight of anaerobically

non-biodegradable surfactant

All purpose
Diluted in water prior to use
18 000 litres
Recommended dose for
1 l of washing water

0,40 g

All purpose

Without dilution

52 000 litres

For 100 g product

4,0 g

Window

Without dilution

4 800 litres

For 100 g product

2,0 g

Sanitary

Without dilution

80 000 litres

For 100 g product

2,0 g

In all these formulations polycarboxylates (DID-No 116) can be used. The quantity of carboxylates is only limited by the CDVchronic of the final product.

Hand dishwashing detergents

Current criteria

Commission decision of 24 June, 2011

Valid until

24 June, 2015

Web link

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/products-groups-and-criteria.html

Criterion 1

Toxicity to aquatic organisms - Critical dilution volume (CDV)

Criterion 2
Biodegradability of surfactants:

a. Ready biodegradability (aerobic)
Each surfactant used in the product shall be readily biodegradable
Assessment: 1) DID-list part A shall be used; 2) if not included, at least 60% biodegradability within 28 days
in OECD 301, B, C, D, F must be reached

b. Anaerobic biodegradability
Anaerobically non-biodegradable surfactants may be used only if they are not classified with H400/R50 (very
toxic to aquatic life)
Assessment 1) DID-list A part A shall be used; 2) if not included, at least 60% ultimate biodegradability under
anaerobic conditions in OECD 311 must be reached

Group
Use as
CDVchronic
Unit for CDV

Total weight of anaerobically

non-biodegradable surfactant

Hand dishwashing
as such
3 800 litres

0,20 g

Recommended dose for

1 l of washing water

In all these formulations polycarboxylates (DID-No 116) can be used. The quantity of carboxylates is only limited by the CDVchronic of the final product.

Dishwashers
Current criteria

Commission decision of 28 April, 2011

Valid until

28 April 2015

Web link

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/products-groups-and-criteria.html

Product group

For both private and professional automatic dishwashers

Product type
TC (max)
CDVchronic aNBO
anNBO
[l/kg wash]
[g/wash]
[g/wash]
Single-functional

20,0 g/wash

25 000

1,0

5,50

Multi-functional

22,0 g/wash

30 000

1,0

5,50

Rinse aid

3,0 ml

10 000

0,15

0,50

In all these formulations polycarboxylates (DID-No 116) can be used. The quantity of carboxylates is only limited by the CDVchronic of the product and the content of aNBO
and/or anNBO in this final product.

Laundry detergents
Current criteria

Commission decision of 28 April, 2011

Valid until

28 April 2015

Web link

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/products-groups-and-criteria.html

Product group

Principally for household machines

Product type
Form

Dosage shall not

exceed [ /kg wash]

CDVchronic
[l/kg wash]

aNBO
[g/kg wash]

anNBO
[g/kg wash]

HDLD (all types)

Powder/Tablet
Liquid/Gel

17,0 g
17,0 ml

35 000
35 000

1,0
0,55

1,3
0,70

LDLD (all types)

Powder/Tablet
Liquid/Gel

17,0 g
17,0 ml

20 000
20 000

0,55
0,30

0,55
0,30

Stain removal (pre-

treatment only)

Powder/Tablet
Liquid/Gel

2,7 g
2,7 ml

3 500
3 500

0,10
0,10

0,10
0,10

The dosage corresponds to the recommended dosage in g/kg wash (powder/tablets) or ml/kg wash (liquids) for a water hardness of 2,5 mmol CaCO3/l for normally soiled
textiles (for HDLD) and lightly soiled textiles (for LDLD). In all these formulations polycarboxylates (DID-No 116) can be used. The quantity of carboxylates is only limited
by the CDVchronic of the product and the content of aNBO and/or anNBO in this final product.

Explanations
CDV
TC
aNBO
anNBO

Critical dilution volume

Total chemicals
Aerobically non-biodegradable
Anaerobically non-biodegradable

How to calculate

The DID-No of the products included in part A of the DID-list can be found in the tables on the following two pages. The values for toxicity and
biodegradability in the DID-list have been used to calculate the Df/Tf (product as is) of those substances.

For the products that are not in part A of the DID-list, the procedure described in part B has been used to establish the biodegradability and the
toxicity values. To calculate the Df/Tf (product as is) validated test results have been used.

The Critical Dilution Volume (CDV)(i) is calculated for each substance using the following equation: CDV(i) = Weight(i) * Df/Tf(product as is)(i) * 1000.

The Df/Tf (product as is)(i) given in the table is a calculated value for the product as such (active matter [%] is considered). The value can simply
be multiplied by the concentration of product in your formulation.

Example: your formulation contains 6% of AG 6206 =>CDV(AG 6206) = 6 (g/100 g product) * 0,21 * 1000 = 1260 litres
(AG 6206 has an active matter of 75%; the active content [%] has been taken into account in the calculation of the Df/Tf (product as is)(i); 0,21 for
AG 6206).
If you have any problems to calculate the Critical Dilution Volume (CDV) or if you have any questions, please contact your AkzoNobel sales representative or your distributor. They will be pleased to help you.

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Not classified
H318
H318
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Not classified
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Not classified
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Not classified
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20-40
30-40
30-40
30-40
20-40

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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

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Not classified
H319
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Not classified
Not classified
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40-60
60-70

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NA
NA

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121,95
19,36

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A guideline to formulate
Ecolabel products with
AkzoNobel ingredients

Nonionics
AG 6202
AG 6206
AG 6210
Berol 048
Berol 185
Berol 260
Berol 266
Berol 840
Berol EP 25
Berol SurfBoost AD15
Ethylan 1003
Ethylan 1005
Ethylan 1008
Ethylan CPG7545
Ethylan HB4
Amadol CMA-2, 80%
OMA 4
Amphoterics
Ampholak 7CX/C
Ampholak 7TX
Ampholak YCE
Ampholak YJH-40
Ampholak XCE
Ampholak XO7/C
Amine oxides/Cationics
Aromox C/12-W**
Aromox T/12 HFP**
Berol R648 NG
Biocides
Arquad MCB-50
50-60
NA R N 1562,50 27,78 H302; H314; H400; H410
C-N; R22-R34-R50
Arquad 2.10-50
50-60
NA R N 925,93 96,15 H226; H302; H314; H336; H400; IPA: C-N; R10-R22-R34-R50-R67
H410
Triameen Y12D
100
NA R N 3333,33 362,32 H301; H314; H373; H400; H410 C-N; R22-R35-R38/22-R50

The information presented here is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge, but without any garantee unless explicity given.
Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, we disclaim any liability, including patent infringement, incurred in connection with
the use of these product data or suggestions.

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Anionics
Berol 522
40-50
NA R Y 3,29

Specialty products

H318

Xi; R41

Berol DGR 81
Berol ENV226 Plus
Berol EVC
Berol LFG 61
Berol EZ-1

80-100
50-65
100
80-100
80-100

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

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4,33
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3,02
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H318; H315
H318; H315
H302; H318; H315
H318
H318

Xi; R38-R41
Xi; R38-R41
Xn; R22-R38-R41
Xi; R41
Xi; R41

40-60
40-60
40-60
40-60

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NA

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Not classified
Not classified
Not classified

Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified

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H290; H314
Not classified
H290; H314

C; R35
Not classified
C; R35

Polycarboxylates/Hybrid polymers
Alcoguard 4160
Alcosperse 747
Alcoguard H 5240
Alcoguard H 5941
Chelating agents - GLDA1)
Dissolvine GL-47-S
Dissolvine GL-45-SLA
Dissolvine GL-PD-S
1)

For information about Dissolvine chelates, please contact Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals B.V. , The Netherlands www.dissolvinegl.com

The Toxicity factor (Tf) in milligrams/litre (mg/l), used to calculate the Df/Tf (product as is) of product, is based on validated test results for chronic or
acute toxicity.
* Calculated Df/Tf based on DID-list part A
** Final product contains <0,05% EDTA
NA Not applicable

Aerobic biodegradation
R Readily biodegradable according to OECD guidelines
I Inherently biodegradable according to OECD guidelines
P Persistent, the ingredient has failed the test for inherent biodegradability
O The ingredient has not been tested or data is missing

Anaerobic biodegradation
Y Biodegradable under anaerobic conditions
N Not biodegradable under anaerobic conditions
O The ingredient has not been tested or data is missing

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