2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (Monomer Grade)
Industrial-grade 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, a branched-chain ester of acrylic acid used in low-Tg polymers for pressure-sensitive adhesives. Classified under HTS 2916.12.50.30 as 'other' acrylic acid esters excluding methyl, ethyl, and specific isomers, per the unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid esters heading. Meets Chapter 29 purity standards for chemically defined compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically enumerated under principal acrylate esters (not 'other')
Certain acrylic esters have specific statistical suffixes; verify if 2-EHA qualifies under narrower categories.
If supplied as 20-30% solution in mineral spirits for safety transport
Solvent-diluted preparations for transport exceeding Chapter 29 note (e) limits classify as chemical preparations.
If for downstream unsaturated polyester resins containing residual acrylate
Polymerized reaction products shift to Chapter 39 unsaturated polyester classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit GC-MS analysis verifying butyl acrylate absence, as 2-EHA falls under 'other' but must distinguish from n-butyl acrylate
• Declare exact stabilizer concentration (typically 10-15 ppm MEHQ) to comply with Chapter 29 note (f) preservation allowances
• Use stainless steel IBCs with nitrogen blanketing; document to prevent polymerization during ocean transit
Related Products under HTS 2916.12.50.30
n-Butyl Acrylate
n-Butyl acrylate is the butyl ester of acrylic acid, a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under HTS 2916.12.50.30 as an ester of acrylic acid, specifically the butyl ester variant, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds. Commonly employed in producing acrylic polymers for coatings and adhesives.
Butyl Acrylate Monomer (Stabilized, 99.5% Purity)
High-purity butyl acrylate stabilized with 10 ppm hydroquinone, packaged in 200L drums for industrial polymerization. Falls squarely under HTS 2916.12.50.30 as the specific butyl ester of acrylic acid, a chemically defined unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester per Chapter 29 scope. Excluded from Chapter 38 as it meets separate compound purity criteria.
Iso-Butyl Acrylate Technical Grade
Isobutyl acrylate, the branched isomer of butyl acrylate, used in copolymer production for improved flexibility in coatings. Classified in HTS 2916.12.50.30 as 'other' esters of acrylic acid, being a chemically defined derivative of unsaturated acrylic acid per Chapter 29 heading 2916 structure.
Butyl Acrylate for Textile Finishing
Specialty butyl acrylate grade optimized for textile binder production, with low metals content to prevent discoloration. HTS 2916.12.50.30 applies as pure butyl ester of acrylic acid, distinguished from formulated preparations by Chapter 29 chemical definition criteria.