NONOXYNOL-9- ▸ Industrial detergent: Surfactant in heavy-duty and institutional cleaners.
- ▸ Emulsifier: Stabilizes emulsions in coatings and polymerization.
- ▸ Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in textile and process baths.
- ▸ Emulsion polymerization: Surfactant for latex and resin production.
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Request SDS →Nonylphenol ethoxylate (CAS 68412-54-4) is a branched-chain nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating nonylphenol. It functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent across industrial cleaning, textile processing, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 500-209-1
TSCA Inventory flag XU: a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR 711) (EPA flag legend).
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is nonylphenol ethoxylate used for?
Branched nonylphenol ethoxylate (CAS 68412-54-4) is a nonionic surfactant used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent. Applications include heavy-duty and institutional cleaners, textile processing baths, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization for latex and resin production.
What is nonylphenol branched and linear ethoxylated?
The terms describe the alkyl chain isomer of the nonylphenol used as the surfactant base — branched versus linear nonyl group. This material is the branched-chain ethoxylate (CAS 68412-54-4). Branching affects biodegradation and performance characteristics, so confirm the isomer your formulation requires.
What is the HS code for ethoxylated nonylphenol?
It classifies under HS 3402.42 (non-ionic organic surface-active agents). RawSource provides full identity and documentation with shipment; confirm the import classification with your customs broker for your destination.
What packaging and documentation does RawSource provide?
RawSource supplies the surfactant in bulk — drums, totes/IBCs, and larger volumes — with CoA and SDS per shipment. Specify your target degree of ethoxylation and volume when requesting a quote or documentation.
What is the cost of bulk nonylphenol ethoxylate?
Pricing depends on grade, ethoxylation level, packaging, and volume. Submit a bulk RFQ with your specification and quantity for a current quote; we do not publish spot prices.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, Branched (NPE)?
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, Branched (NPE) (CAS 68412-54-4) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 500-209-1).