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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diluted in solvent for safety/transport per Chapter note (e)
Solutions in solvents, even for transport, classify as preparations if solvent renders it suitable beyond general chemical use.
If for non-brominated neopentylglycol analogs
Parent compound neopentylglycol without halogenation falls under non-halogenated acyclic diols.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact assay percentage; obtain TSCA approval for new uses
• Common pitfall: incorrect packing group assignment leading to shipping delays
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.
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.
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.
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.