Irganox NiStab 2942 UV Absorber
Commercial-grade [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-phenolato)(2-,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), nickel II, branded as a hindered phenol-nickel complex for preventing photodegradation in polyolefins. Classified under HTS 2942.00.03.00 as this exact named aromatic coordination compound per statistical suffix, distinguished from other organic compounds by its specific structure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when supplied as a mixture with antioxidants for specific polymer applications
Blends where this compound is one constituent classify as rubber/plastic additives in 3812, not pure Chapter 29 compounds.
If considered primarily an organo-sulfur compound without phenolic dominance
Chapter notes prioritize sulfur compounds in 2930, but phenolic/metal functions place it last in 2942; depends on principal function.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying CAS number (if assigned) and trade name linking to 2942.00.03.00; generic 'nickel stabilizer' descriptions trigger exams
• For bulk powder imports, ensure anti-dusting agent additives comply with Chapter 29 note (g) and don't change classification
Related Products under HTS 2942.00.03.00
Nickel Butylphenolate Complex Polymer Additive
High-purity [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-phenolato)(2-,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), nickel II used at 0.1-0.5% loading in masterbatches for outdoor plastic applications. This HTS 2942.00.03.00 covers its chemically defined structure as a modified aromatic nickel complex, excluded from earlier headings like 2930 due to coordination chemistry.
Nickel II Butanamine Phenolato Thiobis Stabilizer
This is the specific nickel(II) complex [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)-phenolato)(2-,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), a coordination compound used primarily as a light and heat stabilizer for polymers. It falls under HTS 2942.00.03.00 as an 'other organic compound' containing a metal (nickel) directly linked to carbon atoms via organo-sulfur and phenolic ligands, per Chapter 29 notes on coordination compounds classified by the latest numerical heading.