Ethylene Dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane)
Pure ethylene dichloride (ISO), a colorless liquid with the formula ClCH2CH2Cl, classified under HTS 2903.15.00.00 as a saturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. Primarily used as an intermediate in vinyl chloride monomer production for PVC manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carbon tetrachloride content exceeds specification limits
Mixtures containing other chlorinated hydrocarbons classified by principal component under 2903.19
If imported as formulated solvent mixture with >10% other solvents
Chemical preparations not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 mixtures
If ethyl chloride recovered from ethyl alcohol production
Certain ethyl chloride classified as petroleum gas derivative in Chapter 27
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate (typically 99.5%+ min) as impurities may affect classification or require additional hazardous material declarations
• Ensure DOT/UN 1184 hazardous material shipping papers and proper placarding for Class 3 flammable liquids
Related Products under HTS 2903.15.00.00
Industrial Grade 1,2-Dichloroethane
Technical grade ethylene dichloride (99.8% purity) for chemical synthesis, specifically named in HTS 2903.15.00.00 as the saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Used in production of vinyl chloride, ethyleneamines, and as chlorinated solvent.
99.9% Pure Ethylene Dichloride
Ultra-high purity ethylene dichloride (99.9% min) for specialty chemical synthesis, distinctly classified under HTS 2903.15.00.00 as the named saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon. Used in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
1,2-Dichloroethane Chemical Intermediate
Standard industrial 1,2-dichloroethane meeting ASTM D3679 specifications, classified precisely under HTS 2903.15.00.00. Essential feedstock for PVC, chloroacetic acid, and ethyleneamines production.
EDC Vinyl Chloride Precursor
High-purity 1,2-dichloroethane specifically for oxychlorination process in vinyl chloride production, classified under HTS 2903.15.00.00. Meets ISO 1184 specifications for chemical intermediate use.