Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS v2022 Code: 290960

About alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS code 290960 covers a diverse range of organic chemical compounds known as alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, and ketone peroxides. These compounds play a crucial role in various industrial processes, from the production of pharmaceuticals and personal care products to the manufacturing of plastics and rubber. As part of the broader organic chemicals industry, this classification code represents an important segment of the global trade and supply chain.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 290960 typically involves a series of chemical reactions. The key steps often include the oxidation of alcohols, ethers, or ketones to form the corresponding peroxides. This can be achieved through the use of various oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide or peroxyacids. The resulting peroxides may then undergo further chemical modifications, such as halogenation, sulfonation, nitration, or nitrosation, to produce the desired derivatives.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the compounds under HS code 290960 include a range of organic chemicals, such as alcohols, ethers, and ketones, as well as various oxidizing agents and other reagents necessary for the chemical transformations. Additionally, specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The compounds covered by HS code 290960 are widely used as intermediates and building blocks in the production of a diverse array of end products. These peroxides and their derivatives find applications in the pharmaceutical industry, where they are used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients 300000 Pharmaceutical products. They are also employed in the production of 390000 Plastics and articles thereof and 400000 Rubber and articles thereof, as well as in the formulation of personal care and cleaning products.

Revisions to 290960

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 290960. The most recent 1 version of this code (290960) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290960.

Family tree for alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2909'>2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290960'>290960: Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290911'>290911: Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290919'>290919: Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290920'>290920: Ethers; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290930'>290930: Ethers; aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290941'>290941: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290943'>290943: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290944'>290944: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290949'>290949: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290950'>290950: Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]

    

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