Methanol Pharmaceutical Grade USP/NF
USP/NF grade methanol meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for extraction solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This pure saturated monohydric alcohol qualifies under HTS 2905.11.20.85 as 'other' methanol, adhering to chapter 29's chemically defined compound requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up with pharmaceutical active ingredients
Methanol containing therapeutic substances becomes immunological or pharmaceutical product.
If unsaturated or polyhydric
Different alcohol structures fall under separate acyclic alcohol subheadings.
If preparations containing >50% methanol by weight
Solvent mixtures for specific pharmaceutical processes classified as preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP/NF certificates of analysis to verify pharmacopeia compliance and prevent pharmaceutical preparation misclassification
• Ensure GMP-compliant packaging documentation for pharma-grade chemicals
• Declare intended pharmaceutical extraction solvent use to support pure compound status
Related Products under HTS 2905.11.20.85
Industrial Grade Methanol 99.9% Purity
High-purity methanol used primarily as a solvent in chemical manufacturing and as a feedstock for formaldehyde production. This saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol falls under HTS 2905.11.20.85 as 'other' methanol not specifically provided for elsewhere in the subheading. It meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
AR Grade Methanol for Laboratory Analysis
Analytical reagent (AR) grade methanol with 99.8% minimum purity for laboratory use in chromatography and spectroscopy. Classified under HTS 2905.11.20.85 as pure methanol meeting chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds, not put up for retail solvent preparations.
Methanol with 0.1% Added Stabilizer
Technical grade methanol containing 0.1% stabilizer for safe transport and storage, used in paint and coating industries. Falls under HTS 2905.11.20.85 per chapter note 2(f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing essential character.
Methanol ACS Reagent Grade
American Chemical Society (ACS) reagent grade methanol for precise analytical procedures requiring minimum impurities. Pure saturated acyclic alcohol classified in HTS 2905.11.20.85 as chemically defined organic compound per chapter 29 note 1(a).
Methanol 99.5% Technical Grade
Technical grade methanol (99.5% purity) for general solvent applications in resins and adhesives production. Meets HTS 2905.11.20.85 criteria as other pure methanol, distinguished from higher purity grades or preparations.
Methanol with Denatonium Benzoate Tracer
Methanol containing trace denatonium benzoate (bittering agent) for safety identification per chapter note 2(g). Used in industrial applications where accidental ingestion prevention required. Remains classified HTS 2905.11.20.85 as addition doesn't render suitable for specific use.