Oleyl Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant
Polyether non-ionic surfactant from oleyl alcohol (unsaturated C18 fatty alcohol from vegetable oils), ideal for low-foam textile scouring and metal cleaning. Reduces water surface tension per note 2(b) and forms emulsions, fitting 3402 organic surface-active agents. Specified in 3402.42.20.10 for polyethers of vegetable fatty origin.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from synthetic fatty acids
Synthetic-derived cationic agents from fatty substances go to 3402.12, excluding natural polyethers.
If petroleum-derived tall oil fatty alcohol
Petroleum/bituminous mineral oils in fatty prep form shift to Chapter 27 per note 4.
If lubricant emulsions containing >70% surfactant
High-concentration lubes with polyethers classify in 3403 as petroleum-based lubricant adds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Supply fatty acid chromatograms showing animal/veg/microbial origin to prevent default to synthetic 3402.90
• For EU REACH compliance, pre-register if >1 ton/year; US importers need analogous TSCA inventory check
Related Products under HTS 3402.42.20.10
Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate (LAE-7) Polyether
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. Complies with heading 3402 criteria for organic surface-active agents from vegetable fatty substances. HTS 3402.42.20.10 applies to this 'other' polyether form.
Tallow Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether
Non-ionic polyether from tallow-derived fatty alcohols (animal origin C16-C18), used in agricultural spray adjuvants and heavy-duty cleaners. Qualifies under heading 3402 as it meets emulsion and surface tension tests from note 2. HTS 3402.42.20.10 covers these 'other' polyethers from animal fatty substances.
Soybean Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether
Biobased polyether non-ionic surfactant from soybean oil-derived fatty alcohols, for eco-detergents and emulsifiers. Meets 3402 criteria with stable 0.5% aqueous solutions and low surface tension from vegetable fatty origin. HTS 3402.42.20.10 for these polyether types.
Castor Oil Ethoxylate Polyether (CRE-9)
Polyricinoleic polyether from castor oil (vegetable triglyceride), non-ionic for textile lubricants and polish bases. Stable emulsion former with tension reduction, as vegetable fatty polyether. HTS 3402.42.20.10 specific.
Rapeseed Alcohol Polyether Surfactant
Non-ionic polyether from rapeseed (canola) fatty alcohols, for low-temp detergents. Vegetable fatty origin polyether per 3402.42.20.10 criteria.
C12-C14 Alcohol Ethoxylate Polyether Surfactant
This non-ionic polyether surfactant derived from fatty alcohols of vegetable origin (C12-C14 chain) is used in laundry detergents and household cleaners. It meets the Chapter 34 definition for organic surface-active agents by reducing surface tension in water solutions to below 45 dyne/cm. Classified under 3402.42.20.10 as a polyether fatty substance of vegetable origin, not put up for retail sale.