2,4-Dichlorophenol
Chlorinated aromatic used in photographic bleach-fix solutions and as a biocide in processing tanks. Provides antimicrobial protection while participating in silver complexing reactions. Aromatic photographic chemical per HTS 2934.99.20.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If general disinfectant use
Halogenated phenols classified as industrial chemicals.
If pesticide or biocide formulations
Goods of heading 38 take precedence over Chapter 29.
If chlorinated hydrocarbon
Halogenated hydrocarbons if not phenolic function dominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document EPA registration if dual use as disinfectant
• Hazardous material declaration required due to chlorine content
• Specify concentration levels used in photo processing
Related Products under HTS 2934.99.20.00
4-Phenylphenol
4-Phenylphenol is an aromatic heterocyclic compound used as a key photographic chemical in the development of silver halide films and papers. It functions as a developing agent or auxiliary in photographic processing solutions due to its aromatic structure and chemical reactivity. Classified under HTS 2934.99.20.00 as an aromatic photographic chemical.
1-Phenyl-3-pyrazolidinone (Phenidone)
Phenidone is a pyrazolone derivative serving as a superadditive developing agent in black-and-white photographic developers. This aromatic heterocyclic compound accelerates silver halide reduction while minimizing fog formation. HTS 2934.99.20.00 covers it specifically as a photographic chemical.
Sodium 4-Methylbenzenesulfinate
This aromatic sulfinic acid salt serves as a photographic chemical in fixing baths and bleach regeneration processes. It functions as a sulfinate source in silver halide processing chemistry. Falls under HTS 2934.99.20.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic photographic chemical.
2,4-Diaminophenol Dihydrochloride (Rodinal Developer)
Used in high-acutance photographic developers like Rodinal, this aromatic compound reduces silver halides while providing fine grain structure. Its diaminophenol structure makes it ideal for aerial and technical film processing. Classified as aromatic photographic chemical under HTS 2934.99.20.00.
Triethanolamine Hydroxyhydroquinone
TEHQ serves as a silver halide preservative and stabilizer in photographic emulsions and developers. This aromatic derivative prevents oxidation during film storage and processing. HTS 2934.99.20.00 specifically includes such photographic stabilizers.
p-Aminophenol Hydrochloride
Classic photographic developing agent used in metol-hydroquinone developers for fine grain films. The para-amino structure provides controlled silver reduction rates. Aromatic photographic chemical under HTS 2934.99.20.00.