Dinonyl Orthophthalate (DINP)
Dinonyl orthophthalate (DINP) is a branched phthalate ester derived from orthophthalic acid and isononanol, classified under HTS 2917.33.00 as a specific aromatic polycarboxylic acid derivative. It is primarily used as a non-phloxylator plasticizer in PVC production for flexible plastics.
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If mixture of phthalate esters not specifically dinonyl or didecyl
Other named phthalate esters fall under the residual provision in 2917.39, later in numerical order per Chapter 29 note.
If imported as formulated plasticizer mixture with additives
Mixtures of chemicals not chemically defined under Chapter 29 are classified in Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.
If containing >70% petroleum oils as solvent
Petroleum-based mixtures exceed Chapter 29 scope and fall under Chapter 27 per exclusion notes.
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• Provide detailed chemical composition and CAS number (68515-48-0) on commercial invoice for proper classification
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Related Products under HTS 2917.33.00
Didecyl Orthophthalate (DIDP)
Didecyl orthophthalate (DIDP) is a straight-chain phthalate ester from orthophthalic acid esterified with decanol, specifically named in HTS 2917.33.00. It serves as a high-performance plasticizer for wire insulation, flooring, and automotive applications requiring thermal stability.
Palatinol N (DINP Technical Grade)
Palatinol N is BASF's commercial DINP product, a technical-grade dinonyl orthophthalate plasticizer under HTS 2917.33.00. Used in flexible PVC films, cables, and coated fabrics, it provides excellent gelling and electrical properties.
VESTINOL C (DIDP Long Chain)
VESTINOL C from Evonik is a didecyl orthophthalate plasticizer captured by HTS 2917.33.00, optimized for high-temperature PVC applications. Its long C10 chains ensure low volatility in wire & cable insulation and automotive underbody coatings.
DINP 99% Pure Industrial Plasticizer
High-purity (99%) dinonyl orthophthalate specifically enumerated in HTS 2917.33.00, used in industrial PVC plastisols for flooring and wallcoverings. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.