Organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 340213

About organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

HS code 340213 covers a crucial category of organic surface-active agents, specifically non-ionic compounds that are not soap-based. These versatile chemicals play a vital role in a wide range of industries, from personal care and household cleaning products to industrial applications and beyond. Their ability to lower the surface tension of liquids makes them indispensable in formulations that require effective wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties.

Production process

The production of organic non-ionic surface-active agents typically involves the chemical reaction of fatty alcohols, alkylphenols, or other organic compounds with ethylene oxide. This process, known as ethoxylation, results in the formation of a range of non-ionic surfactants with varying degrees of ethoxylation. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the target molecule and the desired properties of the final product.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of HS code 340213 products include fatty alcohols, alkylphenols, and other organic compounds, as well as ethylene oxide. Additionally, manufacturers may utilize various catalysts, solvents, and other processing aids to optimize the reaction conditions and achieve the desired product characteristics. Specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and drying systems, are also essential for the efficient and consistent manufacture of these surface-active agents.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 340213 are a diverse range of non-ionic organic surface-active agents, which find applications in a variety of industries. These products are often used as emulsifiers, wetting agents, and dispersants in 340219 Organic surface-active agents, including soap, 340290 Cleaning preparations, 340311 Organic surface-active agents for retail sale, and 340319 Organic surface-active agents, not for retail sale products, among others. The versatility of these non-ionic surfactants makes them essential components in the formulation of personal care items, household cleaners, industrial lubricants, and a wide array of other consumer and commercial goods.

Revisions to 340213

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 340213. The most recent 1 version of this code (340213) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 340213 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/34'>34: Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3402'>3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340213'>340213: Organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340211'>340211: Organic surface-active agents; anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340212'>340212: Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340219'>340219: Organic surface-active agents; whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340220'>340220: Washing and cleaning preparations; surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340290'>340290: Washing and cleaning preparations; surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale</a>"]

    

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