Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined

HS v2022 Code: 292340

About quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined

HS code 292340 covers a diverse range of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides, including the specific compound didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate. These chemicals have a wide variety of applications, from personal care products to industrial processes, making them an important part of the broader chemical industry. Their unique properties and versatility make them essential inputs for many downstream 29 Organic chemicals and 38 Miscellaneous chemical products sectors.

Production process

The production of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides typically involves the reaction of tertiary amines with alkyl halides or other alkylating agents. The specific process for didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate may involve the sulfonation of perfluorooctane compounds, followed by the reaction with a quaternary ammonium compound. These processes often require careful control of temperature, pressure, and reaction time to ensure the desired product characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 292340 products include tertiary amines, alkyl halides, and perfluorooctane compounds. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems. Energy, water, and various catalysts and solvents are also important inputs for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 292340 are primarily used as surfactants, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial agents in a wide range of applications, including 34 Soap, detergents, cleaning preparations, perfumes, cosmetics and 38 Miscellaneous chemical products. These quaternary ammonium compounds may also be used as intermediates in the production of other 29 Organic chemicals and 38 Miscellaneous chemical products.

Revisions to 292340

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 292340. The most recent 1 version of this code (292340) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 292340.

Family tree for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2923'>2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292340'>292340: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292310'>292310: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292320'>292320: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292330'>292330: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292390'>292390: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923</a>"]

    

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