Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined

HS v2017 Code: 292340

About quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined

HS code 292340 covers a range of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, including the specific compound didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate. These chemicals play a vital role in various industries, from personal care products to industrial applications. As an important class of surfactants and disinfectants, quaternary ammonium compounds are widely used and contribute significantly to the global chemical industry.

Production process

The production of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides typically involves the reaction of tertiary amines with alkyl halides or sulfates. This process results in the formation of the desired quaternary ammonium compound. Depending on the specific compound, additional purification steps may be necessary to ensure the desired purity and characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 292340 products include tertiary amines, alkyl halides or sulfates, and various solvents and reagents. Specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, strict quality control measures and regulatory compliance are crucial in this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 292340 include a wide range of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, which find applications in 340410 Soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, 340220 (Surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations), 382499 (Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included), and other related industries. These compounds are used as surfactants, disinfectants, and various other specialty chemicals.

Revisions to 292340

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 292340. The most recent 1 version of this code (292340) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 292340 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2923'>2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/292340'>292340: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/292310'>292310: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/292320'>292320: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/292330'>292330: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/292390'>292390: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923</a>"]

    

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