Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol

HS v2017 Code: 290943

About ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol

HS code 290943 covers a range of organic chemical compounds known as ether-alcohols and their derivatives. These compounds play a crucial role in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial solvents. As a key component in the production of many essential goods, this industry holds significant economic importance both domestically and globally.

Production process

The production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives typically involves a multi-step process. The first step is the synthesis of the base ether-alcohol compound, often through the reaction of an alcohol and an epoxide. This is followed by various chemical modifications, such as halogenation, sulphonation, nitration, or nitrosation, to produce the desired derivative. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the target compound and its intended application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives include alcohols, epoxides, and various halogenating, sulphonating, nitrating, or nitrosating agents. Additionally, specialized equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems are necessary to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the overall competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The ether-alcohols and their derivatives produced under HS code 290943 have a wide range of applications. They are commonly used as solvents, intermediates, and building blocks in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and various industrial chemicals. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into the production of other goods, such as 290944 Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol, 382499 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, and 340290 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, not elsewhere specified or included).

Revisions to 290943

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 290943. The most recent 1 version of this code (290943) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290943 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol

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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/v2017/290943'>290943: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol</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/v2017/290941'>290941: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)</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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