Ethylenediamine
Ethylenediamine (EDA) is a colorless liquid organic compound with the formula H2NCH2CH2NH2, classified under HTS 2921.21.00.00 as a basic acyclic polyamine. It is a key industrial intermediate used in chelating agents, pharmaceuticals, and polymer production, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as versene chelating precursor with heavy metal impurities
Intentional impurities or formulation for specific chelating use may shift to amine derivatives of acyclic amides under 2925.
If imported as aqueous solution >10% concentration for industrial cleaning
Solutions exceeding simple transport concentrations become chemical preparations of Chapter 38, not pure compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate (typically >99%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documenting hazardous nature (corrosive, flammable) for DOT and customs compliance
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure no added solvents exceed Chapter 29 note (e) transport/stabilizer limits
Related Products under HTS 2921.21.00.00
Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride
Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride (C2H8N2·2HCl) is the salt form of ethylenediamine, a white crystalline powder used in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer curing. It falls under HTS 2921.21.00.00 per Chapter 29 note on salts of organic amine compounds classified with the parent base.
N-Ethylethylenediamine
N-Ethylethylenediamine is a derivative of ethylenediamine with one amine group mono-substituted by ethyl (H2NCH2CH2NHCH2CH3), remaining an acyclic polyamine. Classified under HTS 2921.21.00.00 as it retains the essential ethylenediamine structure with minimal derivatization.
Ethylenediamine Monohydrate
Ethylenediamine monohydrate contains EDA dissolved in water at standard transport concentration (30-70% EDA), classified under HTS 2921.21.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (d) for aqueous solutions of defined organic compounds.
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) Precursor Grade
High-purity ethylenediamine specifically graded for EDTA chelant synthesis, remains classified as the base compound under HTS 2921.21.00.00. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined acyclic polyamines used as chemical intermediates.