Ixol B 251 Flame Retardant
Ixol B 251 is a commercial grade of dibromoneopentylglycol used as a reactive brominated flame retardant in rigid polyurethane foams for furniture and insulation. Classified under HTS 2905.59.30.00 due to its chemical identity as a dibrominated derivative of an acyclic alcohol, fitting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derivatized with additional functional groups beyond simple halogenation
Derivatives like ethers or esters of halogenated acyclic alcohols shift to specific oxygen-function subheadings per Chapter 29 ester/salt notes.
If for goods of a kind used as flame retardants in specific applications
If marketed solely for pesticide or disinfectant use rather than general chemical, it may classify under Chapter 38 goods.
If containing heterocyclic elements from impurities
Presence of unintended heterocyclic rings excludes it from acyclic alcohols, moving to Chapter 29 heterocyclic compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm commercial grade matches technical specs via CoA; label as UN3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance if >30% concentration
• Avoid misdeclaration as generic brominated compound to prevent duty reassessment
Related Products under HTS 2905.59.30.00
Dibromoneopentylglycol (FR-513)
Dibromoneopentylglycol, chemically known as 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol, is a halogenated acyclic alcohol used primarily as a reactive flame retardant in polyurethane foams and resins. It falls under HTS 2905.59.30.00 as a specific brominated derivative of neopentylglycol, an acyclic diol, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with halogen directly linked to carbon.
FR-522 Dibromoneopentylglycol
FR-522 is a high-purity dibromoneopentylglycol variant employed as a reactive flame retardant in unsaturated polyester resins and coatings. It qualifies for HTS 2905.59.30.00 as a named halogenated derivative of acyclic alcohols, adhering to chapter provisions for chemically pure organic compounds.
PHT4-Diol (Dibromoneopentylglycol)
PHT4-Diol, synonymous with dibromoneopentylglycol, serves as a brominated diol crosslinker in intumescent coatings and epoxy systems for fire protection. Its placement in HTS 2905.59.30.00 reflects its status as a specifically enumerated halogenated acyclic alcohol per the tariff schedule.
Saytex RB 79 Flame Retardant
Saytex RB 79 is a trade name for dibromoneopentylglycol, a neopentyl glycol dibromide used in textile backcoatings and rigid foam applications as a reactive FR additive. HTS 2905.59.30.00 covers this exact compound as a halogenated derivative within the acyclic alcohols heading.