Industrial Grade Sulfur Dichloride
Industrial sulfur dichloride is a key intermediate for producing pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and dyes, classified under HTS 2812.16.00.00 due to its chemical definition as a sulfur chloride oxide. It reacts violently with water, requiring inert atmosphere packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing carbon disulfide impurities exceeding thresholds
If imported as part of diagnostic or lab reagent mixtures
Mixtures not chemically defined fall under miscellaneous chemical preparations in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use stainless steel or Teflon-lined containers to prevent corrosion; declare exact concentration to avoid reclassification
• Comply with TSCA inventory listing; provide end-use statement to prevent diversion to restricted applications
Related Products under HTS 2812.16.00.00
Sulfur Dichloride 99% Purity
Sulfur dichloride (Cl2S2) is a chemically defined chloride oxide of sulfur, a fuming yellow liquid used primarily as a chlorinating agent in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 2812.16.00.00 as a halide oxide of nonmetals, specifically sulfur dichloride, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic compounds. Typically supplied in specialized glass or steel containers due to its reactivity.
Thionyl Chloride Alternative Sulfur Dichloride
This high-reactivity sulfur dichloride serves as a thionyl chloride substitute in converting carboxylic acids to acid chlorides, squarely under HTS 2812.16.00.00 for sulfur chloride oxides. It's a staple in fine chemical manufacturing.
Pharma-Grade Sulfur Dichloride
Pharmaceutical-grade sulfur dichloride meets strict impurity specs for API synthesis, classified in HTS 2812.16.00.00 as a chemically defined nonmetal halide oxide. Distilled under vacuum for highest purity.
Stabilized Sulfur Dichloride Solution
Stabilized sulfur dichloride in solvent carriers prevents polymerization, used in polymer chemistry under HTS 2812.16.00.00 for the core compound. Stabilization doesn't alter its chemical definition per Chapter 28.