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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other monomers or stabilizers exceeding Chapter 29 impurity thresholds
Mixtures of organic compounds not qualifying as separate chemically defined compounds fall under prepared chemical mixtures in Chapter 38.
If pre-polymerized into water-based acrylic emulsions for retail paint use
Polymerized acrylic derivatives used as paint bases are classified in Chapter 32 rather than monomer esters.
If imported as acrylic polymer solution containing butyl acrylate residues
Polymerized acrylic products, even with residual monomers, classify under Chapter 39 plastics rather than Chapter 29 monomers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates confirming ≥99% purity as butyl acrylate to avoid reclassification as mixtures under Chapter 38
• Include stabilizer documentation (e.g
• hydroquinone levels) as permitted additives under Chapter 29 note (f) for transport safety
• Ensure DOT/UN proper shipping name 'Butyl acrylate, stabilized' on MSDS and packaging to comply with hazmat regulations for UN 2222
Related Products under HTS 2916.12.50.30
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.
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.