Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) from Germany
Dioctyl phthalate (DOP), chemically bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, is the most common dioctyl orthophthalate used as a plasticizer for PVC. It falls under HTS 2917.32.00.00 as it is a derivative of orthophthalic acid (1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid) esterified with two octyl alcohol molecules. This aromatic polycarboxylic acid ester is supplied as a clear, oily liquid for industrial plasticizing applications.
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Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming dioctyl orthophthalate composition to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure proper UN 3082 hazardous material declaration for transport as environmentally hazardous substance in non-bulk packaging
• Include stabilizer content documentation; additions beyond safety/transport limits may shift classification per Chapter 29 note (g)