Glacial Methyl Acrylate
High-purity, undiluted methyl acrylate monomer without water or solvents, termed 'glacial' in chemical trade. It precisely matches HTS 2916.12.50.20 as the methyl ester of acrylic acid, a separate chemically defined compound for manufacturing superabsorbent polymers. Chapter notes confirm classification over earlier headings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If saturated equivalent like methyl propionate
Saturated acyclic carboxylic esters fall under heading 2906, lacking the vinyl unsaturation required for 2916.
If imported pre-polymerized as polyethylene in primary form
Polymerized acrylate forms are plastics under Chapter 39, not monomers.
If containing sugar-derived modifications
Sugar esters/acetals of Chapter 29 are specifically under 2940, separate from simple alkyl acrylates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require assay certificate confirming <0.1% water content; comply with IMDG Class 3 PG II for ocean freight; avoid aluminum packaging due to reactivity
Related Products under HTS 2916.12.50.20
Methyl Acrylate Monomer
Pure methyl acrylate (CH2=CHCOOCH3) is a colorless liquid unsaturated acrylic acid ester used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under HTS 2916.12.50.20 as a chemically defined ester of acrylic acid, specifically methyl acrylate, per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds. This classification applies to the undiluted monomer form without additives that would change its chemical nature.
Methyl Acrylate Technical Grade
Technical grade methyl acrylate contains minor impurities but remains a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 note (a). Classified specifically under 2916.12.50.20 as the methyl ester of acrylic acid, it's used in industrial coatings and adhesives production. Impurities do not alter its primary chemical identity as methyl acrylate.
Methyl Acrylate with Hydroquinone Inhibitor
Methyl acrylate stabilized with hydroquinone (HQ) at low levels (<100 ppm) to prevent polymerization during transport, per Chapter 29 note (f) for stabilizers necessary for preservation. This remains classified under HTS 2916.12.50.20 as the primary compound is still chemically defined methyl acrylate. Used in textile and paper coatings.
Methyl Acrylate for Superabsorbent Polymers
Industrial-grade methyl acrylate designated for SAP production in diapers and hygiene products. As a pure acrylic acid methyl ester, it falls under 2916.12.50.20 per the last-in-numerical-order rule among possible Chapter 29 headings. Remains classified as the chemical compound regardless of labeled end-use.
Distilled Methyl Acrylate
Vacuum-distilled methyl acrylate with high assay purity (>99.5%), removing impurities while maintaining chemical identity. Classified under HTS 2916.12.50.20 as chemically defined per Chapter 29(a), used in precision coatings and electronics. Distillation doesn't create mixtures excluded by chapter notes.
MEHQ-Stabilized Methyl Acrylate
Methyl acrylate with 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ) stabilizer at 25-100 ppm for transport safety, allowed under Chapter 29 note (f). Retains HTS 2916.12.50.20 classification as the stabilizer is solely for preservation, not specific use. Common in adhesive and textile industries.