Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

HS v2017 Code: 291570

About acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

HS code 291570 covers a group of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, including the widely used palmitic acid and stearic acid, as well as their salts and esters. These compounds are essential building blocks in various industries, from personal care products to food manufacturing and industrial applications. Their importance in the global economy stems from their versatility and widespread use across multiple sectors.

Production process

The primary production method for these acids involves the hydrolysis of fats and oils, typically from plant or animal sources. The fatty acids are then purified and separated through distillation or other chemical processes to obtain the desired compounds, such as palmitic acid and stearic acid. Manufacturers may also employ esterification or other chemical reactions to produce the salts and esters of these acids.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 291570 products include various types of fats and oils, such as 151110 palm oil, 151211 sunflower-seed oil, and 151710 animal fats. Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized equipment for the hydrolysis, distillation, and purification processes, as well as chemical reagents and catalysts to facilitate the necessary reactions.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 291570 are primarily used as ingredients in a wide range of products, including 340111 soap and organic surface-active products, 382490 prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores, and 382360 prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes. These acids and their derivatives are also commonly found in 330499 beauty or make-up preparations, 382490 other chemical products, and 382490 other chemical preparations.

Revisions to 291570

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 291570. The most recent 1 version of this code (291570) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291570 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2915'>2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291570'>291570: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291511'>291511: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; formic acid</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291512'>291512: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; salts of formic acids</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291513'>291513: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of formic acid</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291521'>291521: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291524'>291524: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic anhydride</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291529'>291529: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291531'>291531: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; ethyl acetate</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291532'>291532: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; vinyl acetate</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291533'>291533: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; n-butyl acetate</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291536'>291536: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; dinoseb (ISO) acetate</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291539'>291539: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291540'>291540: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291550'>291550: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; propionic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291560'>291560: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291590'>291590: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915</a>"]

    

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