Other
Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 34.01. > Other organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: > Non-ionic > Other > Based on ethoxylated alcohols: > Other
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Products classified under Tariff item 3402.42.90.1
Algal Oil Surfactant
Algal oil surfactant is a non-ionic surface-active agent derived from fatty acids of microalgae, used in sustainable cleaning products. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of organic surface-active agents by reducing surface tension and forming stable emulsions. Classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10
Alkylphenol Ethoxylate NPE-10 is a non-ionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating alkylphenol with 10 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used in textile scouring and metal cleaning applications. This product falls under tariff item 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, other than the specific polyether polyols covered by sibling item 3402.42.10.
3402.42.90Avocado Oil Emulsifier
Avocado oil emulsifier is a non-ionic surfactant produced from avocado fatty acids, used in premium cosmetic formulations. It functions as an emulsifier by reducing interfacial tension between oil and water phases. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Beeswax Ethoxylated Surfactant
Beeswax ethoxylated surfactant is a non-ionic surface-active agent created by ethoxylating modified beeswax, an animal-origin natural wax ester. It meets the Chapter 34 surface-active tests and is used in cosmetic formulations. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant
Bisphenol A Ethoxylate Surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant created by ethoxylating bisphenol A, an aromatic compound, with ethylene oxide. It is used in epoxy resin emulsification and other industrial applications. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not meeting the specific polyether polyol criteria of the sibling item.
3402.42.90C12-C14 Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant
C12-C14 Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant is a non-ionic polyether surfactant derived from fatty alcohols of vegetable origin (C12-C14 chain), used in laundry detergents and household cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by forming stable emulsions and reducing surface tension. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not qualifying as a polyether polyol under the sibling item.
3402.42.90Cardanol Ethoxylate Non-Ionic Surfactant
Cardanol Ethoxylate Non-Ionic Surfactant is a bio-based surfactant derived from cashew nut shell liquid, featuring an aromatic phenol structure modified with ethylene oxide. It is used in eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, distinct from the polyether polyols of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9)
Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9) is a polyricinoleic polyether from castor oil (vegetable triglyceride), non-ionic for textile lubricants and polish bases. It forms stable emulsions and reduces surface tension per Chapter 34 Note 3. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not meeting the polyether polyol criteria of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Castor Oil Ethoxylate Surfactant
Castor oil ethoxylate surfactant is a non-ionic surface-active agent produced by ethoxylating castor oil from vegetable castor beans. It is widely used in textiles and agriculture as a wetting agent and emulsifier. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Coco Glucoside Polyether Surfactant
Coco Glucoside Polyether Surfactant is a mild, vegetable-derived polyether non-ionic surfactant from coconut fatty alcohols, used in personal care cleansers and eco-friendly detergents. It forms stable emulsions and lowers surface tension per Chapter 34 Note 3. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, distinct from the polyether polyols of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Coconut Diethanolamide Surfactant
Coconut diethanolamide surfactant (CDEA) is a non-ionic surface-active agent derived from coconut fatty acids of vegetable origin. It is primarily used as a foam booster and thickener in shampoos and liquid soaps. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of organic surface-active agents and is classified under 3402.42.90.
3402.42.90Cod Liver Oil Surfactant
Cod liver oil surfactant is a non-ionic surface-active agent derived from marine animal cod liver fatty components. It is used in specialized cleaning and cosmetic applications. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant of animal origin.
3402.42.90Decaglycerol Decaoleate
Decaglycerol decaoleate is a polyglycerol ester with ten oleic acid chains derived from vegetable oils. It functions as a water-in-oil emulsifier in creams and lotions, meeting the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Glyceryl Monostearate (GMS) Type I
Glyceryl monostearate (GMS) Type I is a glycerol monoesterified with stearic acid from vegetable sources, in a self-emulsifying grade. It meets the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3, functioning as an emulsifier in margarine and whipped toppings. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Lanolin Derived Emulsifier
Lanolin derived emulsifier is a non-ionic surfactant obtained from wool grease (animal lanolin), used in creams and lotions for emulsification. It qualifies as an animal-origin fatty substance under Chapter 34. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (LAE-7) Polyether
Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (LAE-7) Polyether is a non-ionic polyether surfactant from lauryl alcohol (C12 fatty chain of palm kernel origin), with 7 ethylene oxide units for wetting and emulsifying in industrial cleaners. It complies with heading 3402 criteria for organic surface-active agents. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not qualifying as a polyether polyol under the sibling item.
3402.42.90Microbial Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant
Microbial rhamnolipid biosurfactant is a non-ionic surface-active agent produced by Pseudomonas bacteria fermentation. It is used as an eco-friendly surfactant for bioremediation and cleaning applications. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant of microbial origin.
3402.42.90Microbial Rhamnolipid Polyether Surfactant
Microbial rhamnolipid polyether surfactant is a biosurfactant produced by fermenting vegetable oils with microorganisms. It is a non-ionic organic surface-active agent that meets the criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3 for reducing surface tension and forming stable emulsions. It is used in bioremediation and green cleaning products.
3402.42.90Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant with an aromatic structure derived from nonylphenol, modified with ethylene oxide chains. It is widely used in industrial cleaning, textile processing, and agrochemical formulations. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not qualifying as a polyether polyol under the sibling item.
3402.42.90Octylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
Octylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant (OPE) is an aromatic-based non-ionic surfactant modified with ethylene oxide for wetting and dispersing in paints and agrochemicals. It meets the surface tension reduction test and forms stable emulsions. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, distinct from the polyether polyols of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant
Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant is a polyether non-ionic surfactant from oleyl alcohol (unsaturated C18 fatty alcohol from vegetable oils), ideal for low-foam textile scouring and metal cleaning. It reduces water surface tension per Note 2(b) and forms emulsions. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, distinct from the polyether polyols of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Olive Oil Derived Surfactant
Olive oil derived surfactant is a non-ionic surface-active agent produced via ethoxylation of olive oil fatty acids. It is used in natural cosmetics for mild cleansing. Its strict vegetable fatty substance origin qualifies it under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Palm Kernel Alcohol Polyether (C12-15 Pareth-3)
Palm Kernel Alcohol Polyether (C12-15 Pareth-3) is a low EO (3 moles) polyether surfactant from palm kernel fatty alcohols, providing degreasing in hard-surface cleaners. As a non-ionic agent from vegetable fatty substances, it passes Chapter 34 Note 2 tests for transparency and surface tension. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not meeting the polyether polyol criteria of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Palm Kernel Amide Foam Booster
Palm kernel amide foam booster is a non-ionic fatty amide derived from palm kernel oil, used as a foam stabilizer in personal care products like shower gels. Its vegetable origin and surface tension-lowering properties align with Chapter 34. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90PEG-20 Sorbitan Monolaurate
PEG-20 sorbitan monolaurate is an ethoxylated sorbitan laurate combining sorbitan laurate ether-ester with polyethylene glycol chains, derived from coconut lauric acid. It meets the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3, used in personal care cleansers. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Pentaerythritol Tetrastearate
Pentaerythritol tetrastearate is a polyhydric alcohol fully esterified with stearic acid from palm or vegetable sources. It functions as a lubricant and stabilizer in plastics and PVC, meeting the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) is an ester of polymerized glycerol with ricinoleic acid from castor oil, used as a chocolate emulsifier. It meets the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3, functioning as a water-in-oil emulsifier. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Rapeseed Alcohol Polyether Surfactant
Rapeseed Alcohol Polyether Surfactant is a non-ionic polyether from rapeseed (canola) fatty alcohols, for low-temperature detergents. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents with stable emulsions and surface tension reduction. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, distinct from the polyether polyols of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Rapeseed Mannosylerythritol Lipid
Rapeseed mannosylerythritol lipid is a biosurfactant combining rapeseed oil with microbial glycolipids for use in green detergents. It functions as a non-ionic surface-active agent of microbial and vegetable origin. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Shea Butter Surfactant Derivative
Shea butter surfactant derivative is a non-ionic surface-active agent produced from shea butter fatty acids, used in natural soaps and lotions. It meets the Chapter 34 definition of organic surface-active agents. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Sorbitan Monooleate Emulsifier
Sorbitan monooleate is a non-ionic surfactant derived from sorbitol esterified with oleic acid from vegetable oils. It functions as an emulsifier in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, meeting the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Sorbitan Tristearate
Sorbitan tristearate is a sorbitol-derived polyhydric alcohol esterified with three stearic chains from vegetable tallow. It acts as an anti-crystallization agent in chocolate and fat-based products, meeting the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Soybean Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether
Soybean Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether is a biobased polyether non-ionic surfactant from soybean oil-derived fatty alcohols, for eco-detergents and emulsifiers. It meets 3402 criteria with stable 0.5% aqueous solutions and low surface tension from vegetable fatty origin. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not qualifying as a polyether polyol under the sibling item.
3402.42.90Soy Lecithin Emulsifier
Soy lecithin emulsifier is a natural non-ionic surfactant extracted from soybeans, functioning as an emulsifier in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its fatty substance composition from vegetable phospholipids qualifies it under Chapter 34. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylate
Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylate features a highly aromatic structure from styrene-modified phenols, serving as a non-ionic emulsifier in polymer production. It is produced by ethoxylating styrenated phenol with ethylene oxide. This product is classified under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, not meeting the polyether polyol criteria of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Sucrose Stearate Surfactant
Sucrose stearate surfactant consists of sucrose esterified with stearic acid from vegetable tallow or palm. It is used in cosmetics as a mild emulsifier and stabilizer, meeting the non-ionic surface-active agent criteria in Chapter 34 Note 3. It is classified under tariff item 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
3402.42.90Tallow Alcohol Ethoxylate
Tallow alcohol ethoxylate is a non-ionic surfactant derived from animal tallow fatty alcohols, used in industrial detergents. The fatty alcohol from rendered animal fats qualifies it under Chapter 34. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.
3402.42.90Tallow Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether
Tallow alcohol ethoxylate polyether is a non-ionic surfactant derived from animal-based fatty alcohols (C16-C18) reacted with ethylene oxide. It meets the surface tension and emulsion criteria of Chapter 34 Note 3, qualifying as an organic surface-active agent. It is used in agricultural spray adjuvants and heavy-duty cleaners.
3402.42.90Tristyrylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant
Tristyrylphenol Ethoxylate Surfactant (TSP) is a heavily modified aromatic non-ionic surfactant with three styrene units, used in agricultural emulsifiable concentrates. It is produced by ethoxylating tristyrylphenol with ethylene oxide. This product falls under 3402.42.90 as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent, distinct from the polyether polyols of the sibling item.
3402.42.90Yeast Lipid Surfactant
Yeast lipid surfactant is a sophorolipid surfactant produced by yeast fermentation, of microbial origin for bioremediation. It functions as a non-ionic surface-active agent. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.