Triethanolamine Lactate
Triethanolamine lactate, formed from triethanolamine and lactic acid, acts as a humectant in skincare formulations. It is classified in HTS 2922.19.90.00 as a salt of the amino-alcohol triethanolamine, following rules for organic salts in Chapter 29. Pure form excludes retail mixtures.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lactic acid salts with phenol functions
Phenol/enol salts classify later per note 1(C)(2).
If industrial emulsifier blend
Mixtures for specific use exclude (note 1(g)); Chapter 38.
If acrylonitrile derivatives
If further functionalized, later Chapter 29 headings prevail.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lactate content verification via HPLC; avoid 'lactic acid neutralizer' misnomer
• Stable packaging (HDPE drums); declare stabilizer if added per note 1(f)
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.