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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misidentified as carboxylate ester rather than specific acrylic acid derivative
Other monocarboxylic acid esters fall under heading 2909, but acrylic acid specificity dictates 2916 classification.
If when imported as reaction mass with <95% single isomer purity
Isomer mixtures not meeting Chapter 29 note (b) purity standards classify as reaction masses.
If formulated into paint-grade acrylic emulsion with <50% monomer content
Finished paint preparations containing polymerized acrylates classify under Chapter 32 paints.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certificate of Analysis must specify polymerization inhibitor type/concentration to validate Chapter 29 classification over Chapter 38 mixtures
• Refrigerated container shipping required (15-25°C); temperature data loggers mandatory for claims
• Avoid steel drums without lining; butyl acrylate attacks unprotected carbon steel causing contamination
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.
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.
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.