Technical Grade Isophorone 99%+
Technical grade isophorone with minimum 99% purity, supplied in industrial drums as a high-boiling solvent for paints and inks. Classified under HTS 2914.29.10.00 as it meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined ketones, specifically named isophorone without impurities affecting its chemical identity. Essential for nitrocellulose lacquers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If determined to be a cyclanic ketone like cyclohexanone derivative
Structural misinterpretation as saturated cyclanic ketone shifts to earlier 2914.22 provision, though isophorone's double bond confirms cyclenic classification.
If solvent content exceeds principal compound
Light oils or solvent mixtures where isophorone is not the defined compound fall under Chapter 27 per Chapter 29 exclusion notes.
If pre-mixed into paint or varnish formulations
Incorporation into finished paints classifies under Chapter 32, excluding Chapter 29's scope for pure chemical compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GC-MS analysis certificate proving <1% impurities to avoid reclassification; label as UN 2288 Hazard Class 3 flammable liquid; check REACH-like compliance for downstream users
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Isophorone (3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one)
Isophorone is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid ketone with the chemical formula C9H14O, specifically classified as a cyclenic ketone without other oxygen functions. It falls under HTS 2914.29.10.00 due to its precise chemical structure matching the legal definition of isophorone in Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Primarily used as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate.
Phthalocyanine Synthesis Grade Isophorone
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Isophorone IPM Solvent Blend Base
Isophorone serving as the principal component in high-performance solvent blends for industrial coatings, meeting 99.5% purity standards. Classified HTS 2914.29.10.00 under Chapter 29 note (a) as chemically defined, with permitted stabilizers not affecting general use per note (f). Used in wood finishes and printing inks.
Distilled Isophorone for Pesticide Intermediates
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