Diethanolamine (DEA)
Diethanolamine is a colorless, viscous organic compound with the formula HN(CH₂CH₂OH)₂, classified under HTS 2922.12.00.01 as an amino-alcohol with a single oxygen function (hydroxyl groups). It is a separate chemically defined compound used primarily in industrial applications like surfactants and detergents.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing more than one kind of oxygen function
Compounds with additional oxygen groups like ethers fall under other nitrogen-function amino-compounds per chapter notes.
If imported as an aqueous solution exceeding transport safety limits
Solutions not solely for safety/transport may be classified as chemical preparations rather than pure compounds.
If for diethylene glycol without the amino group
Related amino-alcohols without nitrogen function classify under acyclic alcohols of heading 2905.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity levels (>98%) via certificate of analysis to confirm classification; ensure SDS includes handling for corrosivity; avoid mislabeling as a mixture to prevent reclassification under 3824
Related Products under HTS 2922.12.00.01
Diethanolamine 99% Technical Grade
Technical grade diethanolamine at 99% purity is a key intermediate in emulsifiers and gas treating, fitting HTS 2922.12.00.01 as a pure amino-alcohol salt-free compound. Its structure qualifies it strictly under oxygen-function amino-alcohols with hydroxyl groups.
Diethanolamine Oleate Salt
Diethanolamine oleate is the salt formed from diethanolamine and oleic acid, classified under HTS 2922.12.00.01 per chapter notes prioritizing the organic base in salts. It serves as an emulsifier in metalworking fluids and cosmetics.
Diethanolamine Cocamide Salt
This salt of diethanolamine with coconut fatty acids is used in personal care foaming agents, falling under HTS 2922.12.00.01 as the amine component per salt classification rules. It exemplifies chemically defined amino-alcohol derivatives.
Diethanolamine Phosphate Salt
Diethanolamine phosphate, a buffering salt for pH adjustment in cleaners, is classified under HTS 2922.12.00.01 following the organic amine base per chapter note (C)(1). It contains no additional oxygen functions beyond the alcohols.
Diethanolamine Stabilized with MEA
Diethanolamine with minor monoethanolamine stabilizer for transport safety fits HTS 2922.12.00.01 per chapter note (f) allowing necessary preservatives. Primarily used in herbicide manufacturing.
Diethanolamine in Aqueous Solution 85%
85% diethanolamine dissolved in water for safe shipping qualifies under HTS 2922.12.00.01 per note (d) for chemically defined compounds in water. Commonly used in concrete admixtures.