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Nonoxynol-10 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)

CAS 26027-38-3

A nonionic ethoxylate surfactant for emulsification, wetting, and detergency in industrial systems. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.

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HS Code
3402.42
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Wetting
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • 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
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 42
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.42
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
26027-38-3
Synonyms & Trade Names
NPE-10 NONOXYNOL 4 Ethoxylated nonylphenol (10EO) NONOXYNOL 15 NONOXYNOL 9 NONOXYNOL 30 Nonylphenol ethoxylate-10
Full Description

Nonoxynol-10 (CAS 26027-38-3) is a nonylphenol ethoxylate bearing an average of 10 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-10?

Nonoxynol-10 (CAS 26027-38-3) is a nonylphenol ethoxylate bearing an average of 10 ethylene-oxide units — a nonionic surfactant. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations. RawSource supplies it in bulk.

What is the chemical name for NP-10?

"NP-10" refers to nonylphenol ethoxylate with an average of 10 ethylene-oxide units, the same material as nonoxynol-10 (CAS 26027-38-3). The number indicates the average degree of ethoxylation.

What are the main industrial uses of nonoxynol-10?

As a nonionic surfactant it is used for detergency in cleaning formulations, oil-in-water emulsification, and as a wetting and dispersing aid in industrial and household products. Use level is set by the formulator for the target HLB and performance.

What is the HS code for nonoxynol-10?

It classifies under HS 3402.42 — organic surface-active agents, non-ionic. Confirm the destination tariff line with your customs broker; RawSource provides commercial documentation with each bulk shipment.

What is the cost of bulk nonoxynol-10?

Bulk pricing depends on grade, packaging, and order volume. Request a quote from RawSource with your target quantity (drums or totes) for current pricing, CoA, and SDS.

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