Perstorp Di-Pentaerythritol Technical Grade (98%)
Commercial dipentaerythritol from Perstorp with 98% purity, a six-hydroxy polyether alcohol used in radiation-curing inks and lubricants. Classified under HTS 2909.49.30.00 as it meets the high-purity ether-alcohol criteria in heading 2909. This odorless powder enhances durability in UV-curable formulations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mistaken for acyclic alcohol pentaerythritol
Single pentaerythritol classifies under acyclic polyhydric alcohols in 2905, not ether-alcohols.
If chemically modified as sugar ether derivative
Sugar-derived ethers fall under heading 2940 per Chapter 29 note 1(c).
If for finishing agents containing this as active ingredient
Formulations for textiles/paint finishing classify in Chapter 38 as preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Request manufacturer COA specifying exact purity and batch details to support 2909.49.30.00 entry
• Label containers with chemical name, purity, and UN number for hazmat compliance even if non-DG
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'polyol' generically; specify dipentaerythritol to prevent Chapter 39 misclassification
Related Products under HTS 2909.49.30.00
High-Purity Dipentaerythritol Powder (99%)
Dipentaerythritol with 99% purity by weight, a polyol ether-alcohol derived from pentaerythritol, used primarily as a crosslinking agent in alkyd resins and polyurethanes. It falls under HTS 2909.49.30.00 due to its classification as a high-purity ether-alcohol meeting the 94%+ threshold in the ether-alcohols heading. This white crystalline powder is essential for high-performance coatings and adhesives.
Bimax Dipentaerythritol USP Grade (99.5%)
Pharmaceutical-grade dipentaerythritol at 99.5% purity from Bimax, used as an excipient stabilizer in polymer drug delivery systems. It qualifies for HTS 2909.49.30.00 as a pure ether-alcohol compound per Chapter 29 scope for chemically defined organics. This high-assay powder meets strict impurity limits for medical applications.
Synthomer DiPE 98% Crosslinker Grade
Synthomer's DiPE crosslinker at 98% purity, an ether-alcohol for thermoset polyester resins in composite materials. HTS 2909.49.30.00 applies as a chemically defined high-purity compound within ether-alcohols heading. Enables high-temperature resistance in molded parts.
Dipentaerythritol Flakes 96% Purity Industrial Pack
Dipentaerythritol supplied in flake form at 96% minimum purity for large-scale alkyd paint production. This ether-alcohol polyfunctional monomer fits HTS 2909.49.30.00 due to its ≥94% assay and Chapter 29 priority for pure organic compounds. Primarily used to improve film hardness in surface coatings.