Diethylene Glycol Monooctyl Ether
Diethylene glycol monooctyl ether serves as a coalescing agent in latex paints and industrial cleaners. It qualifies for HTS 2909.44.0150 as an 'other' monoalkyl (octyl) ether of diethylene glycol, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined ether-alcohols.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If monobutyl ether specifically
Butyl digol has dedicated statistical suffix before 'other' category.
If organic composite solvents containing this compound
Chapter 38 covers prepared organic solvents not qualifying as single compounds.
If glycerol derivative misidentified
Glycerol ethers excluded by Chapter 29 note 2(a); pure diethylene glycol ethers stay in 2909.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid mixture classification
• Label as 'ether-alcohol' explicitly; customs may challenge if described only as 'glycol ether'
Related Products under HTS 2909.44.01.50
Diethylene Glycol Monohexyl Ether
A higher alkyl monoether of diethylene glycol used in specialty coatings and inks. Classified under HTS 2909.44.0150 as 'other' monoalkyl ethers of diethylene glycol beyond common butyl or methyl types. Its structure features the characteristic ether-alcohol chain required by Chapter 29 heading 2909.
Diethylene Glycol Monoisobutyl Ether
Branched isomer monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol for use in water-based coatings. Classified in HTS 2909.44.0150 'other' as it doesn't match specific monoethers like butyl, but retains ether-alcohol structure of heading 2909.
Diethylene Glycol Monoethylhexyl Ether
Complex alkyl chain ether-alcohol used in plasticizers. 'Other' category HTS 2909.44.0150 for non-standard monoalkyl ethers of diethylene glycol.
Diethylene Glycol Monoisopropyl Ether
Isopropyl variant for specialty solvents. HTS 2909.44.0150 'other' monoalkyl ether.
Diethylene Glycol Monobenzyl Ether
Benzyl-substituted ether for fragrance intermediates. 'Other' under 2909.44.0150 though aromatic consideration.
Diethylene Glycol Monocyclohexyl Ether
Cyclohexyl ether for rubber processing aids. HTS 2909.44.0150 classification.