Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol)
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (Butyl Carbitol) functions as a solvent in textile dyeing and household products. HTS 2909.44.01 covers it as a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol. Chemically defined without excluded additions.
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If finishing agents for textiles containing the ether
Textile finishing preparations are classified in Chapter 38 by function, not pure chemical content.
If imported as a diluent mixture for industrial cleaners
Diluted preparations for specific industrial uses fall under mixtures in 3824.
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Related Products under HTS 2909.44.01
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DGME)
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (DGME), also known as methoxy diglycol, is a colorless liquid used as a solvent in paints, inks, and cleaning formulations. It falls under HTS 2909.44.01 as a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol, specifically with a methyl group. This chemically defined compound is imported in bulk for industrial applications.
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (Carbitol)
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, commonly called Carbitol, serves as a high-boiling solvent in household cleaners, cosmetics, and brake fluids. Classified under HTS 2909.44.01 as a monoalkyl ether of diethylene glycol with an ethyl group. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes.
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Cellosolve)
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, known as Butyl Cellosolve, is a versatile solvent for paints, lacquers, and cleaning agents. It qualifies under HTS 2909.44.01 as a monoalkyl ether of ethylene glycol with a butyl alkyl group. This pure compound adheres to Chapter 29 definitions for separate organic compounds.
Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether is a specialty solvent for gas dehydration and electronics cleaning. Though technically a higher analog, it aligns with HTS 2909.44.01 interpretation for diethylene/ethylene glycol monoalkyl ethers. Pure compound per Chapter 29.
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (Methyl Cellosolve)
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (Methyl Cellosolve) is used in semiconductor manufacturing and quick-drying inks. Falls under HTS 2909.44.01 as monoalkyl ether of ethylene glycol. Chemically pure import form.
Diethylene Glycol Mono-n-propyl Ether
Diethylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether serves in agricultural chemical formulations. HTS 2909.44.01 for its monoalkyl ether status. Defined organic compound.