2-Phenoxyethanol (Phenoxyethanol)
2-Phenoxyethanol is a widely used aromatic ether-alcohol preservative in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines at 0.5-1% concentration. It classifies under HTS 2909.49.10.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for pure chemical form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in cosmetic formulation <10% concentration
Mixtures for retail become Chapter 38 preparations.
If diols classification
Dual alcohol functions may classify as dihydric alcohols.
If packaged for retail as mixture of fragrance ingredients
Retail fragrance preparations shift to Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include cosmetic ingredient validation for FDA compliance
• 99% minimum purity required for Chapter 29; lower moves to preparations
• Validate microbial limits testing for preservative-grade import
Related Products under HTS 2909.49.10.00
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol)
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is an aromatic ether-alcohol used as a solvent in industrial coatings, inks, and cleaners. It falls under HTS 2909.49.10.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific organic chemicals regulated for tariff purposes.
Tripropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (TPM)
Tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether is an aromatic ether-alcohol serving as a high-boiling solvent in paints, electronics cleaners, and inks. Classified under HTS 2909.49.10.00 due to its aromatic structure and inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM)
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) functions as a versatile solvent in water-based paints, cleaners, and coupling agent. It qualifies for HTS 2909.49.10.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether
Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether is a specialty aromatic ether-alcohol used in resins, perfumes, and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2909.49.10.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3, with its phenyl group conferring aromatic character.
Propylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether
Propylene glycol monophenyl ether serves as a solvent in inks and coalescing aid in latex paints, featuring aromatic phenyl substitution. Classified in HTS 2909.49.10.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for regulated aromatic ether-alcohols.
Butyl Phenyl Glycol Ether
Butyl phenyl glycol ether combines butyl and phenyl groups with glycol backbone, used in specialty coatings and cleaners. It meets HTS 2909.49.10.00 criteria as an aromatic ether-alcohol listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.