Triisobutylaluminum
Triisobutylaluminum ((iBu)3Al) is a pyrophoric organoaluminum cocatalyst for Ziegler-Natta polymerization with Al-C bonds qualifying for 2931.90.90. Excluded from inorganic aluminum (Ch28) by chapter organo-inorganic definitions.
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If inorganic aluminum chloride
Simple metal halides without organic substituents remain inorganic.
If complete olefin polymerization catalyst system
Mixtures of organometallics with supports classified as catalyst preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• UN3052 Pyrophoric aluminum alkyls; requires custom pressure-rated containers
• Polymerization catalyst—end-user verification prevents diversion to explosives
• Thermal decomposition hazard; shipping papers must specify max temperature
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Tetraethyl Lead (TEL)
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Trimethyl Bismuth
Trimethyl bismuth (Bi(CH3)3) is a volatile organobismuth compound with bismuth-carbon bonds, used in MOCVD semiconductor manufacturing. Classified under 2931.90.90 as other organo-inorganic compounds per chapter notes defining heading 2931 for metal-carbon linkages. Excluded from organosulfur (2930) or heterocyclic categories.
Triphenyl Antimony
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Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
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Tributyl Tin Chloride
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