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Nonoxynol-4 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)

CAS 127087-87-0

A low-mole-ratio nonionic ethoxylate used as an oil-soluble emulsifier and wetting agent. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial formulations.

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HS Code
3402.42
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Wetting
Functional Roles
Surfactancy Wetting Cleaning / Degreasing
Industries Served
HI&I Cleaning
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Surfactant: oil-soluble nonionic surfactant for industrial formulations
  • ▸ Emulsifier: water-in-oil emulsification co-surfactant
  • ▸ Wetting agent: wetting and dispersing aid
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
127087-87-0
Synonyms & Trade Names
NONOXYNOL 13 NONOXYNOL 12 ETHOXYLATED NONYLPHENOL, BRANCHED
Full Description

Nonoxynol-4 (CAS 127087-87-0) is a nonylphenol ethoxylate bearing an average of 4 ethylene-oxide units, a nonionic surfactant. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nonoxynol-4?

Nonoxynol-4 (CAS 127087-87-0) is a nonylphenol ethoxylate bearing an average of 4 ethylene-oxide units — an oil-soluble nonionic surfactant. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing aid in industrial formulations. RawSource supplies it in bulk.

What is nonylphenol-4 used for?

Nonylphenol ethoxylate with 4 EO units (nonoxynol-4) is used as an oil-soluble nonionic surfactant — as a water-in-oil emulsification co-surfactant and as a wetting and dispersing aid in industrial formulations. Use level is set by the formulator for the target HLB.

What are the four types of surfactant?

Surfactants are classed by head-group charge: anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric (zwitterionic). Nonoxynol-4 is a nonionic surfactant — it carries no net ionic charge, which gives it low foaming and good compatibility across formulations.

What is the HS code for nonoxynol-4?

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-4?

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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