Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4

HS v2017 Code: 290949

About ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4

HS code 290949 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 segment of the broader organic chemicals sector, this industry contributes significantly to the global economy and supports the development of numerous downstream applications.

Production process

The production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives typically involves a multi-step process. The key steps often include the reaction of alcohols with ethers, followed by various chemical modifications such as halogenation, sulfonation, nitration, or nitrosation. These processes are carried out using specialized equipment and carefully controlled reaction conditions to ensure product quality and safety.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ether-alcohols and their derivatives include a range of alcohols, ethers, and other chemical reagents. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems. The availability of these raw materials and technological resources is essential for the efficient and sustainable operation of this industry.

Production outputs

The ether-alcohols and their derivatives produced under HS code 290949 have a wide range of applications. They are used as intermediates in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and various industrial chemicals. Some of the other HS codes that may consume the outputs of this industry include 300000 Pharmaceutical products, 330000 Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations, and 380000 Miscellaneous chemical products.

Revisions to 290949

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 290949. The most recent 1 version of this code (290949) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290949 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4

    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/v2017/290949'>290949: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4</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/v2017/290944'>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 --> 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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