Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid

HS v2022 Code: 291612

About acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid

HS code 291612 covers a group of unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their esters, which are widely used in various industries. These chemicals are essential building blocks for the production of a diverse range of products, from plastics and paints to personal care items and pharmaceuticals. Their importance in the global economy cannot be overstated, as they enable the manufacture of countless consumer and industrial goods that are integral to modern life.

Production process

The production of the chemicals covered under HS code 291612 typically involves the oxidation of propylene or other unsaturated hydrocarbons. This process is often carried out using catalysts and controlled temperature and pressure conditions to yield the desired acrylic acid or its esters. Depending on the specific product, additional purification and processing steps may be required to meet the desired purity and quality standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of the chemicals under HS code 291612 include propylene or other unsaturated hydrocarbon feedstocks, as well as various catalysts, solvents, and other processing aids. Specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacture of these chemicals.

Production outputs

The chemicals classified under HS code 291612 are widely used as intermediates in the production of a diverse range of products. Acrylic acid and its esters are key ingredients in the manufacture of 390610 Polymers of acrylic acid, 320910 Paints and varnishes, and 340211 Organic surface-active agents, among other applications. These chemicals are also used in the production of 300610 Pharmaceutical preparations and personal care products.

Revisions to 291612

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 291612. The most recent 1 version of this code (291612) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 291612.

Family tree for acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2916'>2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291612'>291612: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291611'>291611: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291613'>291613: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291614'>291614: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291615'>291615: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291616'>291616: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (ISO)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291619'>291619: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291620'>291620: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291631'>291631: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291632'>291632: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291634'>291634: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291639'>291639: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]

    

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