Barium Hydroxide for Sugar Refining
Specialty barium hydroxide used in beet sugar purification to remove impurities. It is a chemically defined hydroxide of barium under HTS 2816.40.20.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If barium carbonate/peroxocarbonate
Carbonates/peroxocarbonates of barium in 2836.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statement for food processing to aid FDA review alongside CBP
• Test for heavy metal impurities per food contact regulations
• Bulk packaging preferred to stay in chemical heading vs retail
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Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
Barium hydroxide octahydrate (Ba(OH)2·8H2O) is a white crystalline powder used in chemical manufacturing for producing other barium salts and in depilatory agents. It falls under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as it is the hydrated hydroxide of barium, explicitly covered in the heading for oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides of barium.
Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Barium hydroxide monohydrate (Ba(OH)2·H2O) is a granular form used in organic synthesis and sugar refining processes. Classified under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a chemically defined hydroxide of barium.
Barium Peroxide Powder
Barium peroxide (BaO2) is a grayish-white powder used as a bleach and oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics and glass manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2816.40.20.00 as a peroxide of barium per the heading description.
Anhydrous Barium Hydroxide
Anhydrous barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2) is a reactive white powder employed in laboratory settings and barium salt production. Falls under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as the pure hydroxide form of barium.
Barium Oxide (Baryta)
Barium oxide (BaO), also known as baryta, is a white to yellowish powder used in ceramics, glass, and as a dehydrating agent. It is classified under HTS 2816.40.20.00 as an oxide of barium.
High Purity Barium Hydroxide
High purity barium hydroxide (>99.9% Ba(OH)2) is used in electronics for dopant preparation and analytical chemistry. HTS 2816.40.20.00 covers this chemically defined barium hydroxide.