Alcohol Ethoxylate C12-C14 (AE 9EO)
Nonionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, used in laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. Meets 3402 definition through low surface tension and emulsion formation. Under 3402.49.90.00 as other organic surface-active agents in industrial paste/liquid form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in retail packaging >0.5kg
Retail surface-active preparations have dedicated subheadings.
If classified as undefined chemical mixture
Complex blends without clear surfactant function go to residual chemical codes.
If blended with petroleum lubricants
Lubricating preparations containing these agents fall under heading 3403.
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• Specify ethoxylation degree (EO) in documentation for precise classification
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