Naphthol AS Photoinitiator
This is 1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo, ester with phenyl(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)methanone, a diazo compound used as a photoinitiator in printing inks and UV-curable coatings. It falls under HTS 2927.00.18.00 as one of the specifically enumerated diazo compounds in the diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds heading of Chapter 29.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated and used as synthetic organic coloring matter
Diazo compounds prepared as finished dyes or pigments for retail or industrial use fall under Chapter 32 synthetic coloring matter headings.
If imported as formulated photoinitiator mixture with additives
Mixtures containing >95% of listed Chapter 29 compounds but prepared for specific end-use like printing may classify as chemical preparations in 3824.
If classified based on heterocyclic ring structure rather than diazo function
Some diazo compounds with specific heterocyclic features might be considered under nucleic acid derivative provisions if that interpretation prevails.
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Related Products under HTS 2927.00.18.00
Norbornane Diazo Ester
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-,(octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-2,5-diyl) bis-(methylene) ester, a diazo compound featuring norbornane structure used in specialty polymer crosslinking applications. This exact chemical is enumerated in HTS 2927.00.18.00 under diazo compounds of Chapter 29.
Kayacure DIA Photoinitiator
Commercial grade 1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo, ester with phenyl(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)methanone known as Kayacure DIA, used in flexographic printing plates. HTS 2927.00.18.00 covers this exact chemical structure as specified diazo compound.
TDI Diazo Ester Intermediate
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 3-diazo-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-ar'-(1-methylethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl ester used as synthesis intermediate for advanced photoresists in semiconductor production. Enumerated specifically in HTS 2927.00.18.00 diazo compounds subheading.
Diazo Biphenyl Photoinitiator
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 3-diazo-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-ar'-(1-methylethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl ester, a specific diazo compound used in photoresist formulations for electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2927.00.18.00 as an explicitly named diazo compound meeting Chapter 29 organic compound criteria.
Benzotriyl Diazo Naphthalenesulfonate
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-, 4-benzoyl-1,2,3-benzenetriyl ester, a complex diazo ester used in advanced photoinitiator formulations for 3D printing resins. Specifically named in HTS 2927.00.18.00 as a diazo compound of Chapter 29 organic chemicals.