High Purity Oleic Acid 95% Pharmaceutical Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade oleic acid at 95% purity is a chemically pure unsaturated monocarboxylic acid under HTS 2916.15.10.00, used as an excipient in drug formulations and emulsions. Meets strict USP standards for medical applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into medicinal formulations or inhaler propellants
When mixed with active ingredients, becomes medicaments of Chapter 30.
If over 50% anionic surface-active content for detergent use
Fatty acids formulated as soap bases move to Chapter 34 surface-active preparations.
If saturated palmitic/ stearic acid impurities exceed classification thresholds
Predominantly saturated acids shift to saturated monocarboxylic acid heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USP/EP certificate of analysis for pharma-grade verification during customs inspection
• Include intended end-use declaration if for human medicinal use to avoid reclassification
• Package in nitrogen-flushed containers; document to comply with Chapter Note 2(e) solvent rules
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Oleic Acid 80% Technical Grade
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