NONOXYNOL-9- ▸ Surfactant: nonionic surfactant for industrial and household formulations
- ▸ Emulsifier: oil-in-water emulsification in formulated products
- ▸ Wetting agent: wetting and dispersing aid
- ▸ Detergency: cleaning-formulation surfactant
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Nonoxynol-9 (CAS 14409-72-4) is a nonylphenol ethoxylate bearing an average of 9 ethylene-oxide units, a nonionic surfactant. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nonoxynol-9 used for?
In industrial and cleaning formulations nonoxynol-9 is a nonionic surfactant. It acts as an emulsifier for oil-in-water systems and as a wetting and dispersing aid, and contributes detergency in cleaning-product formulations.
What is the chemical identity of nonoxynol-9?
Nonoxynol-9 is a nonylphenol ethoxylate carrying an average of 9 ethylene-oxide units, CAS 14409-72-4, molecular formula C33H60O10. It is classified as a nonionic surfactant in the surfactant family.
Is nonoxynol-9 a surfactant or an emulsifier?
Both functions apply. As a nonionic surfactant it lowers interfacial tension for wetting and detergency, and the same surface activity allows it to emulsify oil phases into water in formulated products.
What HS code applies to nonoxynol-9 for import?
Nonoxynol-9 falls under HS 3402.42, organic surface-active agents, non-ionic. Confirm the destination-country tariff line and any required surfactant documentation with your customs broker before shipment.
What is the cost of bulk nonoxynol-9?
Bulk pricing depends on volume, packaging (drums, totes, or IBCs), and delivery terms. Request a current quote with your target quantity and ship-to location; a CoA and SDS are provided with bulk orders.