Calcium Hydride Powder
Calcium hydride (CaH2) is a grayish-white powder used as a desiccant and reducing agent in chemical synthesis and hydrogen generation. It falls under HTS 2850.00.0500 as a chemically defined hydride of calcium, distinct from carbides in heading 2849. This inorganic compound reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If antimony-doped or used in electronics
Doped calcium hydride prepared for electronic applications may shift to antimony compounds or silicides if processed beyond unworked form.
If containing carbon impurities exceeding carbide thresholds
Products also qualifying as calcium carbides are excluded from 2850 and classified under heading 2849 per chapter notes.
If imported as a formulated mixture for retail lab kits
Mixtures containing calcium hydride with organic stabilizers or other chemicals may fall under prepared chemical mixtures rather than pure hydrides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain proper hazardous materials certification as calcium hydride is pyrophoric and generates flammable hydrogen upon moisture contact
• Provide detailed chemical purity analysis and safety data sheets (SDS) to avoid misclassification as a metal or waste product
• Ensure packaging complies with UN standards for reactive solids to prevent customs delays
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