Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol

HS v2022 Code: 290542

About alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol

HS code 290542 covers the classification of polyhydric alcohols, specifically pentaerythritol. These types of alcohols are essential chemical compounds with a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of alkyd resins, lubricants, and explosives. The global pentaerythritol market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by increasing demand from various end-use industries, such as paints and coatings, plastics, and personal care products.

Production process

Pentaerythritol is typically produced through the condensation reaction of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, followed by hydrogenation. The process involves several key steps, including the initial reaction, purification, and final hydrogenation to obtain the desired product. Advanced manufacturing techniques, such as continuous processing and optimization of reaction conditions, have helped improve the efficiency and yield of pentaerythritol production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of pentaerythritol include formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and hydrogen. Additionally, the process may require various catalysts, solvents, and other auxiliary chemicals. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and hydrogenation units, are also essential for the manufacturing of this polyhydric alcohol.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 290542 is pentaerythritol, which is then used as a feedstock for the production of a wide range of downstream products. Some of the key industries that consume pentaerythritol include 320910 Paints and varnishes, 340211 Organic surface-active agents, and 360200 Explosives. Pentaerythritol is also used in the manufacture of 290920 Epoxide resins and 290560 Alcohols, other polyhydric, further expanding its applications within the broader chemical industry.

Revisions to 290542

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 290542. The most recent 1 version of this code (290542) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290542.

Family tree for alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol

    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/v2022/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</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/v2022/290517'>290517: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</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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