2-Chloro-6-methylphenol (6-Chloro-m-cresol technical grade)
Technical grade 6-Chloro-m-cresol (2-chloro-6-methylphenol) is a high-purity industrial chemical listed under HTS 2908.19.10.00. Used extensively as a biocide in leather tanning and metalworking fluids.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains >5% formulation stabilizers
Preparations with significant additives exceed pure compound classification per Chapter 29 notes.
If other halogenated phenol not specifically listed
Non-enumerated halogenated phenols fall in residual 'other' subheading 2908.19.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify technical grade purity (≥98%) in commercial invoice to justify chemical classification over mixture
• EPA antimicrobial pesticide registration may be required for downstream industrial applications
• Avoid plastic drum liners incompatible with phenolic corrosion; use HDPE or fluoropolymer
Related Products under HTS 2908.19.10.00
6-Chloro-m-cresol
6-Chloro-m-cresol is a chlorinated derivative of m-cresol, a monohalogenated phenol with a methyl group, classified under HTS 2908.19.10.00 as a halogen-substituted phenol derivative. It is primarily used as a preservative and disinfectant in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations.
m-Chlorophenol
m-Chlorophenol (3-chlorophenol) is a meta-substituted chlorophenol, specifically listed under HTS 2908.19.10.00 as a derivative containing only halogen substituents. It serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and pesticide production.
Chlorothymol
Chlorothymol is a halogenated derivative of thymol containing chlorine substitution, explicitly covered by HTS 2908.19.10.00. It is used in oral care products and as an antiseptic agent due to its antimicrobial properties.
3-Chlorophenol (m-Chlorophenol) Pharmaceutical Grade
Pharmaceutical grade m-Chlorophenol meets USP/EP purity standards for medicinal use, classified specifically under HTS 2908.19.10.00. It serves as a synthetic intermediate for local anesthetics and antiseptics.
Chlorothymol Crystals USP Grade
USP grade chlorothymol crystals are high-purity solids used in compounded pharmaceuticals, specifically named in HTS 2908.19.10.00. Provides antiseptic properties in topical formulations.