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Sulfur monochloride (S₂Cl₂, also known as disulfur dichloride) is a reactive sulfur halide used in rubber vulcanization, as a chlorinating agent in organic synthesis, and in the manufacture of certain insecticides. Germany is the recorded US import supplier, reflecting European specialty-chemical production capacity for reactive sulfur compounds. This heading has no children listed in the current US schedule, so classification details should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker against the operative HTSUS tariff schedule. Proper hazardous-materials documentation is essential given the compound's corrosive and moisture-reactive properties.
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The dominant end-use is rubber vulcanization at low temperatures, where S₂Cl₂ acts as a cross-linking agent. It is also used as an intermediate in synthesizing sulfur-containing organic compounds and certain crop-protection chemicals. Demand is therefore tied to rubber processing and specialty chemical manufacturing cycles.
Sulfur monochloride is a corrosive, moisture-reactive liquid that releases hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide on contact with water. It is regulated as a hazardous material under DOT 49 CFR, requiring proper UN packaging, labeling, and an SDS. Importers should also confirm TSCA compliance and review any applicable EPA reporting thresholds for reactive chlorinated compounds.
Subheading 8 of 9 in heading 2812
Subheading 281215 · $0 of $6.5M
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