Chloroethane (Ethyl Chloride) 99.5% Purity
Chloroethane, also known as ethyl chloride, is a colorless, flammable gas or liquid at room temperature, classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. This high-purity grade (99.5%) is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of tetraethyllead and ethylcellulose.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other chlorinated hydrocarbons
Mixtures of saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons fall under the broader 2903.19 category.
If when imported as a formulated mixture or solution
Chemical preparations not elsewhere specified are classified in Chapter 38 if not meeting Chapter 29 purity standards.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper UN 1037 labeling for chloroethane as a flammable gas
• Verify purity certificates to confirm classification under 2903.11.0020 rather than mixtures
• Comply with TSCA import requirements and pre-notify EPA for new chemical substances
Related Products under HTS 2903.11.00.20
Ethyl Chloride Pharmaceutical Grade USP
Pharmaceutical-grade ethyl chloride meeting USP standards for use as a topical anesthetic spray, classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 as chemically defined chloroethane. This product is a pure, stabilized form of the compound used in medical settings for local anesthesia before minor procedures.
Chloroethane Industrial Refrigerant Grade
Refrigerant-grade chloroethane used in low-temperature industrial refrigeration systems, classified as pure ethyl chloride under HTS 2903.11.0020. This grade meets specific purity requirements for cryogenic applications and is a saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon.
Ethyl Chloride Laboratory Reagent ACS Grade
ACS-grade ethyl chloride for analytical laboratory use, classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 as a chemically defined organic compound. This high-purity reagent (≥99.7%) meets American Chemical Society standards for precise chemical reactions and extractions.
Chloroethane with 0.1% Stabilizer Additive
Stabilized chloroethane containing 0.1% approved stabilizer for safe transport, still classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 per Chapter 29 note (f). The minimal stabilizer addition is solely for preservation and does not change its chemical identity as ethyl chloride.
Anhydrous Ethyl Chloride -20°C Liquefied
Anhydrous chloroethane liquefied at -20°C for industrial applications, classified as pure ethyl chloride under HTS 2903.11.0020. This form facilitates handling in chemical manufacturing processes requiring liquid-phase reactions.
Chloroethane for Ethylcellulose Production
High-purity chloroethane specifically for ethylcellulose manufacturing, classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 as chemically defined ethyl chloride. Used in the chemical reaction with cellulose to produce this important industrial polymer.