Dibutyltin Oxide Silicone Crosslinker
Dibutyltin oxide serving as heat-activated crosslinker in RTV silicone sealants and adhesives. Classified in HTS 2931.90.90.21 as pure organo-tin compound, distinct from formulated sealant products. Direct tin-carbon bonds qualify it as organo-inorganic per Chapter 29 heading 2931 definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polymer-bound or silicone oil dissolved
Silicones and resin preparations fall under Chapter 39 rather than pure organo-tin compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide reaction mechanism documentation showing catalytic function to distinguish from polymer additives
• Ensure <0.1% heavy metal contaminants to meet silicone industry specifications and avoid 3824 classification
• Declare exact particle size distribution; nano-grade may trigger additional nanomaterial reporting
Related Products under HTS 2931.90.90.21
Dibutyltin Oxide (DBTO)
Dibutyltin oxide is a white, solid organo-tin compound used primarily as a catalyst in the production of polyurethanes and silicones. It falls under HTS 2931.90.90.21 as an organo-inorganic compound containing tin directly linked to carbon atoms, specifically classified within organo-tin compounds. This chemically defined compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.
High Purity Dibutyltin Oxide Catalyst
High purity grade (>99%) dibutyltin oxide used in esterification and transesterification reactions in fine chemical manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2931.90.90.21 as a specific organo-tin compound per the statistical suffix. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined compounds with tin directly linked to carbon.
Dibutyltin Oxide Polyurethane Catalyst
Specialty dibutyltin oxide formulation optimized for polyurethane foam production, acting as gelling and blowing catalyst. Falls under HTS 2931.90.90.21 as the pure organo-tin compound before formulation into end-use mixtures. Excluded from Chapter 38 as it's a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Technical Grade Dibutyltin Oxide
Technical grade dibutyltin oxide (95-98% purity) for industrial silicone curing applications. HTS 2931.90.90.21 classification applies to this organo-inorganic tin compound despite minor impurities, as it remains a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a).