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

HS v2017 Code: 290944

About 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

HS code 290944 covers a diverse range of chemical compounds known as ether-alcohols and their derivatives. These substances play a crucial role in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial solvents. As an important part of the broader organic chemicals sector, this classification code represents a significant segment of international trade and economic activity.

Production process

Ether-alcohols and their derivatives are typically produced through a series of chemical reactions. The primary production method involves the reaction of alcohols with ethylene oxide or other epoxides, followed by further modifications such as halogenation, sulphonation, nitration, or nitrosation. These processes are carried out in specialized chemical facilities using advanced equipment and strict safety protocols.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives include alcohols, ethylene oxide, and other epoxide compounds. Additionally, various reagents and catalysts are used to facilitate the necessary chemical transformations. Specialized machinery, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are essential for the efficient and safe manufacturing of these products.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 290944 include a wide range of ether-alcohols and their derivatives, which find applications in numerous industries. These compounds may be used as intermediates in the production of 290512 (Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)) and 290513 (Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)), as well as in the formulation of personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial solvents. The outputs of this classification code are often consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 330300 Perfumes and toilet waters and 300490 (Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale).

Revisions to 290944

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 290944. The most recent 1 version of this code (290944) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290944 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    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/v2017/290944'>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 --> 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/v2017/290943'>290943: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol</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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