Octylphenol Polyoxyethylene Ether (pure isomer)
Technical grade octylphenol with minimal ethoxylation, classified as octylphenol isomer under HTS 2907.13.00.00 when not meeting ether-alcohol criteria. Used as nonionic surfactant intermediate.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ethoxylate chain >5 moles
Alkylphenoxy polyethoxy alcohols specifically provided for separately.
If surface-active formulations >10% active matter
Mixtures exceed pure compound classification per Chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Degree of ethoxylation analysis critical to distinguish from 2909 classification
• Biodegradability testing may be required under Clean Water Act
• Declare exact HLB value in technical specifications
Related Products under HTS 2907.13.00.00
p-tert-Octylphenol
p-tert-Octylphenol is a monophenol with an octyl alkyl chain attached to the phenol ring, classified under HTS 2907.13.00.00 as it matches the definition of octylphenol isomers. It is primarily used as an intermediate in producing nonionic surfactants and resins.
Nonylphenol (Mixture of isomers)
Nonylphenol is a branched alkylphenol consisting of various isomers, falling under HTS 2907.13.00.00 as specified for nonylphenol and their isomers. Commonly used in manufacturing detergents, emulsifiers, and antioxidants.
Sodium Nonylphenate
Sodium nonylphenate is the sodium salt of nonylphenol, explicitly covered under HTS 2907.13.00.00 for salts thereof. Used in phenolic resin production and as a chemical intermediate.
4-Nonylphenol
4-Nonylphenol is a specific isomer of nonylphenol with the alkyl chain at the para position, classified under HTS 2907.13.00.00. Widely used in industrial cleaning formulations and polymer additives.
Calcium Octylphenate
Calcium salt of octylphenol, classified under HTS 2907.13.00.00 per Chapter 29 note on salts following parent organic compound. Used in specialty coatings and adhesives.
2-tert-Butylphenol (octylphenol precursor)
Note: While primarily C4, certain alkyl distributions classify as octylphenol precursors under HTS 2907.13.00.00 isomer provisions. Used in fragrance and pharmaceutical synthesis.