Arsenic Pentasulfide Flakes

Arsenic pentasulfide (As2S5) in flake form, a reactive arsenic sulfide used in organic synthesis and depilatory agents. Falls under HTS 2813.90.10.00 as 'other' sulfides of arsenic, chemically defined and excluded from organo-inorganic compounds. Highly unstable, stabilized with organics minimally.

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2831.90.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 25%

If heavily stabilized with organic substances

Chapter note moves organically stabilized sulfides to 2831.

2815Lower: 13.7% vs 25%

If classified as alkali metal arsenide rather than sulfide

Other nonmetal oxides/hydroxides in 2815, but sulfides specifically 2813.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Stabilizer content must be <5% to maintain pure compound status; test certificates required

Classified as UN 1557, Poison Inhalation Hazard—mandatory specialized packaging

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Arsenic Disulfide Crystals

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Diarsenic Trisulfide Nanomaterials

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