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Products classified under Tariff item 3402.42
C12-C14 Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant
C12-C14 alcohol ethoxylate is a non-ionic polyether surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols derived from vegetable oils. It is used in laundry detergents and household cleaners, and meets the Chapter 34 definition of an organic surface-active agent by forming stable emulsions and lowering surface tension. Its hydroxyl number is 265 or more, qualifying it for use in polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.10Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (LAE-7) Polyether
Lauryl alcohol ethoxylate (LAE-7) is a non-ionic polyether surfactant made from lauryl alcohol of palm kernel origin, with 7 ethylene oxide units. It is used for wetting and emulsifying in industrial cleaners and complies with heading 3402 criteria for organic surface-active agents. With a hydroxyl number of 265 or more, it is suitable for manufacturing polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.10Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant
Oleyl alcohol ethoxylate is a non-ionic polyether surfactant derived from unsaturated C18 fatty alcohol from vegetable oils. It is used for low-foam textile scouring and metal cleaning, and reduces water surface tension per Chapter 34 note 2(b). Its hydroxyl number of 265 or more makes it appropriate for polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.10Palm Kernel Alcohol Polyether (C12-15 Pareth-3)
Palm kernel alcohol polyether (C12-15 Pareth-3) is a low-EO non-ionic surfactant from palm kernel fatty alcohols, providing degreasing in hard-surface cleaners. It passes Chapter 34 note 2 tests for transparency and surface tension reduction. With a hydroxyl number of 265 or more, it is suitable for polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.10Rapeseed Alcohol Polyether Surfactant
Rapeseed alcohol polyether is a non-ionic surfactant derived from rapeseed (canola) fatty alcohols, used for low-temperature detergents. It meets the Chapter 34 criteria for organic surface-active agents with stable emulsions and surface tension reduction. Its hydroxyl number of 265 or more qualifies it for polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.10Soybean Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether
Soybean fatty alcohol ethoxylate is a biobased non-ionic polyether surfactant from soybean oil-derived fatty alcohols, used in eco-detergents and emulsifiers. It meets heading 3402 criteria with stable 0.5% aqueous solutions and low surface tension from vegetable fatty origin. With a hydroxyl number of 265 or more, it is suitable for polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.10Tallow Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether
Tallow alcohol ethoxylate is a non-ionic polyether surfactant from tallow-derived fatty alcohols (animal origin C16-C18), used in agricultural spray adjuvants and heavy-duty cleaners. It qualifies under heading 3402 as it meets emulsion and surface tension tests from animal fatty origin. Its hydroxyl number of 265 or more makes it appropriate for polyurethane moulding compositions.
3402.42.90Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10
> Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 is a non-ionic surfactant produced by reacting nonylphenol with 10 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent in industrial applications such as textile scouring and metal cleaning. This product falls under tariff item 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not elsewhere specified, since it is not a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
3402.42.90Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant
> Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant synthesized by ethoxylating bisphenol A, an aromatic compound, with ethylene oxide. It is used as an emulsifier in epoxy resin formulations and as a wetting agent in various industrial processes. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, as it does not meet the specific definition of a polyether polyol for polyurethane moulding.
3402.42.90Cardanol Ethoxylate Non-Ionic Surfactant
> Cardanol Ethoxylate Non-Ionic Surfactant is derived from cashew nut shell liquid, a renewable aromatic source, and ethoxylated to form a non-ionic surfactant. It is used in eco-friendly detergents, emulsifiers, and wetting agents. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not being a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
3402.42.90Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9)
> Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from castor oil, a vegetable triglyceride, and ethylene oxide. It is used as a textile lubricant, polish base, and emulsifier. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not being a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
3402.42.90Coco Glucoside Polyether Surfactant
> Coco Glucoside Polyether Surfactant is a mild, vegetable-derived non-ionic surfactant from coconut fatty alcohols and glucose. It is used in personal care cleansers and eco-friendly detergents. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, as it is not a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
3402.42.90Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
> Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating nonylphenol, an aromatic alkylphenol. It is widely used as a detergent, wetting agent, and emulsifier in industrial and household applications. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, as it is not a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
3402.42.90Octylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
> Octylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant (OPE) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from octylphenol, an aromatic compound, and ethylene oxide. It is used as a wetting agent, dispersant, and emulsifier in paints, agrochemicals, and industrial cleaners. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not being a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.
3402.42.90Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylate
> Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylate is a non-ionic surfactant with a highly aromatic structure, produced by ethoxylating styrene-modified phenols. It is used as an emulsifier in polymer production and as a dispersant in various industrial applications. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, as it does not meet the specific definition of a polyether polyol for polyurethane moulding.
3402.42.90Tristyrylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
> Tristyrylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant (TSP) is a non-ionic surfactant with a heavily modified aromatic structure, containing three styrene units. It is used as an emulsifier in agricultural emulsifiable concentrates and as a dispersant in industrial applications. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not being a polyether polyol with a hydroxyl number of 265 or more.