Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol)
Hexylene glycol is a colorless, viscous diol classified under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as an acyclic diol other than ethylene or propylene glycol. It is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a solvent and coupling agent in industrial formulations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other solvents or additives exceeding simple stabilization
Mixtures of organic chemicals not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 prepared chemical preparations.
If containing halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives
Halogenated/sulfonated derivatives of acyclic alcohols classified separately per Chapter 29 notes.
If put up in retail packaging as preparations for perfumery
Mixtures containing hexylene glycol as component, suitable for consumer use, move to Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chemically defined compound criteria under Chapter 29 notes
• Ensure SDS and chemical passport documentation for customs clearance; avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Check for stabilizers - if added solely for transport, still classifiable here per Chapter 29 note (f)
Related Products under HTS 2905.39.60.00
Cosmetic Grade Hexylene Glycol USP/NF
Pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade hexylene glycol meeting USP/NF standards, classified as the pure diol under HTS 2905.39.60.00. Used as humectant and solvent in personal care formulations.
Pharma Intermediate Hexylene Glycol
Hexylene glycol used as reaction intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, classified under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as pure acyclic diol. Meets all Chapter 29 chemical definition criteria.
Industrial Grade Hexylene Glycol 99% Pure
High-purity hexylene glycol for industrial applications, specifically enumerated under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as a diol. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined acyclic alcohols.
Hexylene Glycol with Transport Stabilizer
Hexylene glycol containing polymerization inhibitor/stabilizer necessary for safe transport, explicitly covered under HTS 2905.39.60.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified with parent diol.
Bulk Hexylene Glycol Drums 99.5% Assay
High assay bulk hexylene glycol packaged in 55-gallon drums for industrial distribution, specifically identified under HTS 2905.39.60.00. Chemically defined diol for solvent applications.