Dodecanol Emulsifier Blend
A mixture of C12 (dodecanol) and higher acyclic monohydric alcohols used as an emulsifier in industrial formulations. It falls under HTS 3824.99.93.20 as a chemical preparation consisting solely of C12 or higher alcohols, not elsewhere specified. Primarily applied in cosmetics and cleaning product manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a single pure alcohol isomer
Pure saturated acyclic monohydric alcohols like dodecanol are classified under heading 2905 as individual alcohols, not mixtures.
If when formulated with >70% petroleum oils or surfactants
Surface-active preparations containing significant petroleum components shift to Chapter 34 rather than residual chemical mixtures.
If contains both C5-C11 and C12+ alcohols
Mixtures with lower chain alcohols (C5-C11) fall under the preceding subheading, distinguished by carbon chain composition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alcohol chain length via GC-MS analysis to confirm C12+ composition; obtain SDS with exact formulation details; ensure no aromatic or polyhydric alcohols present to avoid reclassification
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