Cyclic hydrocarbons; cumene

HS v2022 Code: 290270

About cyclic hydrocarbons; cumene

HS code 290270 covers cyclic hydrocarbons, specifically the compound cumene. Cumene is an important industrial chemical with a wide range of applications, making it a crucial component in the broader petrochemical industry. As a precursor to other valuable chemicals, cumene plays a significant role in the manufacturing of various products that are essential to modern society.

Production process

Cumene is primarily produced through the alkylation of benzene with propylene. This process involves the reaction of benzene and propylene under specific temperature and pressure conditions, catalyzed by either solid or liquid catalysts. The resulting cumene is then separated and purified through distillation and other separation techniques to meet the required purity standards for various industrial applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of cumene under HS code 290270 include benzene and propylene, which are both derived from the petrochemical industry. Additionally, the production process requires specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and other processing units, as well as energy sources, such as steam or electricity, to power the manufacturing operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 290270 is cumene, which is a valuable intermediate chemical used in the production of other important compounds, such as 290420 phenol and 291470 acetone. Cumene is also used directly in the manufacture of certain resins, solvents, and other specialty chemicals. The outputs of this industry are essential inputs for a wide range of downstream industries, including plastics, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials.

Revisions to 290270

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 290270. The most recent 1 version of this code (290270) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290270.

Older versions

Family tree for cyclic hydrocarbons; cumene

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2902'>2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290270'>290270: Cyclic hydrocarbons; cumene</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290211'>290211: Cyclic hydrocarbons; cyclohexane</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290219'>290219: Cyclic hydrocarbons; cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, excluding cyclohexane</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290220'>290220: Cyclic hydrocarbons; benzene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290230'>290230: Cyclic hydrocarbons; toluene</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290241'>290241: Cyclic hydrocarbons; o-xylene</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290242'>290242: Cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290243'>290243: Cyclic hydrocarbons; p-xylene</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290244'>290244: Cyclic hydrocarbons; mixed xylene isomers</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290250'>290250: Cyclic hydrocarbons; styrene</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290260'>290260: Cyclic hydrocarbons; ethylbenzene</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290290'>290290: Cyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in heading no. 2902</a>"]

    

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