Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS v2022 Code: 290517

About alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS code 290517 covers a group of saturated monohydric alcohols, including lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol. These alcohols are widely used in a variety of industries, from personal care products to industrial applications, making them an important part of the global chemical trade. Understanding the production, inputs, and outputs of this industry can provide valuable insights for businesses involved in the import and export of these essential chemicals.

Production process

The production of the alcohols covered under HS code 290517 typically involves the hydrogenation of fatty acids or the hydrolysis of fatty acid esters. The key steps include the initial extraction or synthesis of the fatty acid feedstock, followed by catalytic hydrogenation to convert the carboxylic acid group into an alcohol group. The resulting alcohols are then purified and processed to meet the specific requirements of different applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of the alcohols under HS code 290517 include fatty acids, such as lauric acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid, as well as hydrogen gas and appropriate catalysts for the hydrogenation process. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, to ensure the production of high-quality alcohols.

Production outputs

The alcohols covered under HS code 290517 are used in a wide range of products and industries. Lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol are commonly used as emulsifiers, emollients, and thickeners in personal care products, such as 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 3304. They are also used as lubricants, plasticizers, and intermediates in the production of other chemicals, such as 340211 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, put up for retail sale).

Revisions to 290517

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 290517. The most recent 1 version of this code (290517) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290517.

Family tree for alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2905'>2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290517'>290517: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290511'>290511: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290512'>290512: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290513'>290513: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290516'>290516: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290543'>290543: Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290544'>290544: Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290549'>290549: Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290551'>290551: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290559'>290559: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]

    

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