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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a finished medicinal spray product
Medications put up in forms for retail sale move to Chapter 30.
If incorrectly identified as a different chlorinated compound
Dichloromethane has separate classification; proper chemical analysis prevents misclassification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis confirming USP compliance
• Ensure packaging meets 21 CFR 211 cGMP standards for pharmaceutical chemicals
• Avoid classification issues by providing documentation proving it's not a finished dosage form
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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.
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.