Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; oxirane (ethylene oxide)

HS v2017 Code: 291010

About epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; oxirane (ethylene oxide)

HS code 291010 covers a range of organic chemical compounds known as epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols, and epoxyethers. These compounds are characterized by a three-membered ring structure and can be further modified through halogenation, sulphonation, nitration, or nitrosation. The products under this code are widely used in various industries, including plastics, resins, and pharmaceuticals, making them an important part of the global chemical supply chain.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered by HS code 291010 typically involves the epoxidation of olefins, alcohols, phenols, or ethers. This process can be carried out using a variety of methods, such as the use of peracids, hydrogen peroxide, or enzymatic catalysts. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the target compound and the desired level of purity or modification.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the compounds under HS code 291010 include olefins, alcohols, phenols, and ethers as raw materials, as well as various chemical reagents and catalysts. Additionally, specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are necessary to ensure the efficient and high-quality manufacture of these products.

Production outputs

The compounds covered by HS code 291010 are used as intermediates in the production of a wide range of other chemical products. For example, epoxides can be used in the synthesis of 390110 Polyethylene(390110), 390120 Polyproplylene(390120), and 390130 Polyvinyl chloride(390130), while epoxyalcohols and epoxyphenols find applications in the production of 390740 Epoxide resins(390740) and 390750 Polyurethanes(390750).

Revisions to 291010

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 291010. The most recent 1 version of this code (291010) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291010 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; oxirane (ethylene oxide)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2910'>2910: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291010'>291010: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; oxirane (ethylene oxide)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291020'>291020: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, methyloxirane (propylene oxide)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291030'>291030: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (epichlorohydrin)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291040'>291040: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, dieldrin (ISO, INN)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291050'>291050: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, endrin (ISO)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291090'>291090: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2910</a>"]

    

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