Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters
Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. > Esters of acetic acid: > Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters > Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters
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Products classified under Tariff item 2915.70.00
Aluminum Distearate
Aluminum distearate is the aluminum salt of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is used as a thickening agent in paints, greases, and cosmetics, and its classification under this tariff item follows the chapter rule that salts of organic acids are classified with the corresponding acid.
Calcium Stearate Powder
Calcium stearate powder is the calcium salt of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is used as a lubricant, stabilizer, and release agent in PVC plastics, pharmaceuticals, and concrete production. Under Chapter 29 rules, inorganic salts of organic acids are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is this tariff item.
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Ethylhexyl stearate, also known as octyl stearate, is the ester of 2-ethylhexanol and stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is used as an emollient and solvent in sunscreens and hair conditioners. As an ester of stearic acid, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers stearic acid and its esters.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Glyceryl stearate SE is a mono/di-glyceride ester of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as an oil-in-water emulsifier in creams and lotions. It is classified under this tariff item as an ester of stearic acid, following the chapter rule that esters of acid-function organic compounds are classified with the acid compound.
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl palmitate is the ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is used as an emollient in skin care products with a dry, non-greasy feel. As an ester of palmitic acid, it falls under this tariff item, which covers palmitic acid and its esters.
Magnesium Stearate USP
Magnesium stearate USP grade is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as a lubricant in tablet compression for pharmaceuticals. Under Chapter 29 rules, inorganic salts of organic acids are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is this tariff item.
Methyl Palmitate
Methyl palmitate is the methyl ester of palmitic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as a biodiesel intermediate, lubricant, and chemical intermediate. As an ester of palmitic acid, it falls under this tariff item, which covers palmitic acid and its esters.
Palmitic Acid Flakes
Palmitic acid flakes are the pure form of hexadecanoic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used in cosmetics, food emulsifiers, and pharmaceutical creams. As a chemically defined organic compound, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers palmitic acid.
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-100 stearate is the polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as a hydrophilic emulsifier for oil-in-water creams. As an ester of stearic acid, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers stearic acid and its esters.
Potassium Stearate Powder
Potassium stearate powder is the potassium salt of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used in liquid soaps, cements, and as a corrosion inhibitor. Under Chapter 29 rules, inorganic salts of organic acids are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is this tariff item.
Sodium Stearate
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid, a saturated C18 monocarboxylic acid, used primarily as a stabilizer and emulsifier in cosmetics and soaps. Under Chapter 29 rules, inorganic salts of organic acids are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is this tariff item.
Stearic Acid 1801 Triple Pressed
Stearic acid 1801 triple pressed is a mixture of approximately 40% palmitic acid and 60% stearic acid, both saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, used in soap, cosmetics, and rubber. As a mixture of these acids, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers both palmitic acid and stearic acid.
Stearic Acid Industrial Grade
Stearic acid industrial grade is a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derived from animal or vegetable fats, used in rubber vulcanization, candle making, and metalworking lubricants. As a chemically defined organic compound, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers stearic acid.
Stearyl Stearate
Stearyl stearate is the ester of stearyl alcohol and stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as an emollient and viscosity modifier in lipsticks and sticks. As an ester of stearic acid, it is classified under this tariff item, which covers stearic acid and its esters.
Zinc Stearate Fine Powder
Zinc stearate fine powder is the zinc salt of stearic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as a heat stabilizer in plastics, anti-caking agent in powders, and pharmaceutical glidant. Under Chapter 29 rules, inorganic salts of organic acids are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is this tariff item.