2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under K-REACH
C8H18O · 2-乙基己醇
Status: Registered. 2-Ethylhexanol is registered under K-REACH. NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list (verify against the current TCCA Toxic Chemicals list at https://www.nics.go.kr/ before relying). NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list. NO active Korean AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin 2-EH (verify against https://www.kita.org/ or Korea Trade Commission filings before invoicing). Korea has substantial domestic 2-EH production at Yeosu plus Daesan (LG Chem, Lotte Chemical, Hanwha Solutions oxo-alcohol capacity); structurally balanced. KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports.
K-REACH treats 2-EH as a routine registered substance with no TCCA overlay. Korea has substantial domestic 2-EH production at Yeosu plus Daesan oxo-alcohol capacity. NO active Korean AD/CVD case. **2-EH distinguishing pattern across all 5 regimes**: oxo-process from propylene plus syngas plus aldol condensation of n-butyraldehyde (~95 percent of global capacity) production route + DEHP plasticiser feedstock chain (the dominant downstream; ~50 to 55 percent of demand globally) plus 2-EH acrylate ester chain (~15 to 20 percent) plus 2-EH nitrate cetane improver (~5 to 10 percent) plus solvent and surfactant intermediates + sister to n-butanol oxo-alcohol chain + downstream DEHP IS on Annex XIV (REACH) and IS under TSCA Section 6 Risk Evaluation.
Listing and threshold
| Substance | 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) (CAS 104-76-7), C8H18O |
|---|---|
| Regime | Korea Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (Act No. 11789, "K-REACH" amended 2018) |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea |
| Status | Registered |
| Tonnage threshold | K-REACH registration required for existing chemicals manufactured or imported >1 tonne/year (verified per Korean Ministry of Environment / NIER guidance, https://chemical.chemlinked.com/chempedia/k-reach; threshold for new substances was reduced from 0.1 t/y to 1 t/y effective 1 January 2025 per K-REACH 2025 amendment) |
Classifications under this regime
- Korean GHS classification: Acute Tox. 4 oral (H302), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2 (H319), STOT SE 3 (H335) (verify against MoEL / KOSHA classification database before relying)
- Signal word: WARNING. GHS pictogram: GHS07
- KOSHA workplace exposure standard (verify against KOSHA OEL database before relying)
- NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) HS code: 290516
- IARC: Group 3
Restrictions and conditions of use
- No TCCA Toxic Chemicals Handling Permit required
- KOSHA MSDS in Korean required at workplace
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case on Chinese 2-EH currently
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies (HS 290516)
Importer obligations
Korean importer of record must hold K-REACH registration. Korea has substantial domestic 2-EH production at Yeosu plus Daesan oxo-alcohol capacity.
Required documents
- K-REACH registration number on Korean side
- Korean MSDS reflecting H302 / H315 / H319 / H335
- KCS declaration with HS 290516
- China-Korea FTA Form CO
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- Korea has substantial domestic 2-EH production at Yeosu plus Daesan
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- NOT on TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for 2-ethylhexanol (2-eh), see the CAS 104-76-7 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the 2-ethylhexanol (2-eh) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of K-REACH, see the K-REACH glossary entry.
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Cross-jurisdiction profile and sourcing references
Regulatory
2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under REACH
European Union listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under TSCA
United States of America listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
Regulatory
2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under IECSC
People's Republic of China listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
Regulatory
2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under AICIS
Australia listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
Glossary
K-REACH, K-REACH
South Korean Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals, the Korean equivalent of EU REACH. Requires registration of substances manufactured in or imported into Korea above 1 tonne per year. Administered by the Ministry of Environment through NIER. Includes phase-in registration tiers, joint submission requirements, and a designated 'Only Representative' mechanism for non-Korean manufacturers.
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2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under REACH
European Union compliance profile for 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH).
2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH).
2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH).
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