Triethanolamine Acetate
Triethanolamine acetate, the salt of triethanolamine and acetic acid, serves as a mild buffering agent in pharmaceuticals and food additives. It qualifies for HTS 2922.19.90.00 under oxygen-function amino-compounds as salts thereof, adhering to chapter classification rules prioritizing the organic base. The acetate counterion does not alter the primary amino-alcohol structure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If esterified rather than salt-formed
Esters of acid-function compounds classify with the later subchapter per note 3(A), not salts.
If sugar ethers/acetals derived from this salt
Products of 2940 supersede under note 1(c) and numerical order rule.
If aqueous solution >50% for lab retail sale
Retail preparations exclude pure compounds (note 2(k)); Chapter 38 for mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide FDA GRAS status if for food contact; declare acetic acid ratio to confirm salt per note 1(C)
• Avoid packaging >25kg drums if retail-intended, as it risks Chapter 38 reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2922.19.90.00
Triethanolamine Hydrochloride
Triethanolamine hydrochloride is the salt formed by neutralizing triethanolamine (an amino-alcohol) with hydrochloric acid, resulting in a chemically defined organic compound with oxygen-function amino characteristics. It falls under HTS 2922.19.90.00 as a salt of triethanolamine, consistent with chapter notes classifying such salts with the parent organic compound. Commonly used as a pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor in industrial formulations.
Triethanolamine Oleate
Triethanolamine oleate is the salt of triethanolamine and oleic acid, employed as a textile softener and metalworking fluid emulsifier. Falls under HTS 2922.19.90.00 for triethanolamine salts, as an oxygen-function amino-compound per chapter scope. Long-chain fatty acid salt retains classification.
Triethanolamine Benzoate
Triethanolamine benzoate serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and preservative. Classified HTS 2922.19.90.00 as salt of triethanolamine amino-alcohol.
Triethanolamine Salicylate
Triethanolamine salicylate is a topical analgesic salt. HTS 2922.19.90.00 for triethanolamine salts.
Triethanolamine Hydrobromide
Triethanolamine hydrobromide for expectorants and buffers. HTS 2922.19.90.00 salt.
Triethanolamine Tartrate
Triethanolamine tartrate buffering agent in meds. HTS 2922.19.90.00.