Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)

HS v2017 Code: 290941

About ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)

HS code 290941 covers a group of organic chemical compounds known as ether-alcohols and their derivatives. These compounds play a crucial role in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial solvents. As part of the broader organic chemicals sector, this code represents an important segment of international trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives typically involves a multi-step process. The key steps often include the reaction of an alcohol with an epoxide or the etherification of an alcohol with another alcohol. Depending on the specific compound, additional steps such as halogenation, sulfonation, nitration, or nitrosation may be carried out to produce the desired derivatives.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives include alcohols, epoxides, and other raw materials necessary for the various chemical reactions. Additionally, specialized equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems are essential for the manufacturing process. Energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are also important inputs for the industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 290941 are the ether-alcohols and their derivatives, which find applications in a wide range of industries. These compounds may be used as solvents, intermediates, or additives in the production of 300000 Pharmaceutical products, 330000 Cosmetic and toiletry preparations, and 390000 Plastics and articles thereof, among others. The specific ether-alcohols and their derivatives covered under this code can vary in their chemical structures and properties, catering to diverse market demands.

Revisions to 290941

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 290941. The most recent 1 version of this code (290941) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290941 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2909'>2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not); halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, nitrosated derivative</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290941'>290941: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290911'>290911: Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290919'>290919: Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290920'>290920: Ethers; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290930'>290930: Ethers; aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290943'>290943: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290944'>290944: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290949'>290949: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290950'>290950: Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290960'>290960: Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]

    

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