Fumaric Acid for Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis
Fumaric acid serving as monomer for poly(butylene fumarate) biodegradable plastics. As pure acyclic polycarboxylic acid, classified HTS 2917.19.1700 under Chapter 29 organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If oligomerized to DP<10
Low molecular weight polymers classify in Chapter 39.
If containing cyclopentadiene adducts
Diels-Alder derivatives become cyclic compounds.
If modified for wood treatment applications
Specific use modifications shift to Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide polymerization scheme documentation for end-use verification
• Comply with EPA Safer Choice standards for green chemistry claims
• Test for residual maleic acid (<0.1%) per polymer specs
Related Products under HTS 2917.19.17.00
Fumaric Acid (Industrial Grade)
Pure fumaric acid (trans-butenedioic acid) used primarily in industrial applications such as polymer production and chemical synthesis. This acyclic polycarboxylic acid falls under HTS 2917.19.1700 as 'other' fumaric acid, distinct from food-grade preparations. It meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Fumaric Acid Powder (Technical Grade)
Technical-grade fumaric acid in fine powder form for use in plastics manufacturing and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2917.19.1700 as other acyclic polycarboxylic acid (fumaric acid), meeting Chapter 29 definition for chemically defined compounds without food-specific additives.
Fumaric Acid Flakes (Pharma Intermediate)
Fumaric acid in flake form serving as intermediate for pharmaceutical fumarate salts like dimethyl fumarate. This pure acyclic dicarboxylic acid qualifies for HTS 2917.19.1700 as 'other' fumaric acid per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined organic compounds.
Stabilized Fumaric Acid with Anti-Caking Agent
Fumaric acid with minimal silicon dioxide anti-caking agent for transport stability, used in resin production. Permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) as stabilizer necessary for preservation; classified HTS 2917.19.1700 as other fumaric acid.
Fumaric Acid for Unsaturated Polyester Resins
High-purity fumaric acid specifically for synthesizing unsaturated polyester resins in composites. As a separate chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid, it falls under HTS 2917.19.1700 'other' per Chapter 29 scope.
Fumaric Acid with Transport Stabilizer
Fumaric acid containing phosphate stabilizer solely for safe transport, used in chemical manufacturing. Chapter 29 note (f) allows such additions; remains classified as HTS 2917.19.1700 other fumaric acid.