Key Highlights:

- A CAS number is a unique identification number assigned to every individual chemical.

- One HS Code can cover multiple chemicals, so  exporters often end up targeting the wrong buyers and misinterpreting trade flow.

- The Dollar Business launched Search by CAS number, the first of its kind to exist in the market.

- Now chemical traders can precisely find active buyer-seller profiles and accurate shipment data for any chemical.

- Trade analysis using CAS numbers minimises errors and ensures high-value deals and clear compliance.

Being in the chemical business, are you tired of losing deals or going through shipment rejections because of shipping the wrong chemicals due to HS Code confusion? One HS Code can cover several sets of chemicals. If it’s a 2-digit HS Code, it can even comprise thousands of chemicals. For instance, all organic chemicals fall under HS Code 29. So, what’s the solution? How to precisely know the data specifically for a particular chemical? 

That’s where the CAS number comes into frame. There is an exclusive feature in the market where you can get highly accurate trade insights with precision and know about active buyers and sellers and, most importantly know the demand specifically country-wise for each chemical. Read on to find out what a CAS Number is and how chemical traders can benefit exclusively from Search By CAS.

What is a CAS Number?

CAS Number means Chemical Abstracts Service Number. It is a unique identification number given to each chemical that is known to science by Chemical Abstracts Service, a division of the American Chemical Society.

*One CAS Number = One Chemical * 

Example:
Chemical name: Vinyl Acetate
CAS Number: 108-05-4 

Though the common names differ from one country to another, the cas no. remains constant across the globe.
 

What is its Role in Chemical Trade?

Exporters, importers, manufacturers, or anyone who is dealing in the chemical business often face the following pain points:

• Shipping incorrect chemical

• Losing esteemed deals

• Mismatch on real buyer profiles

• Analysis of irrelevant trade insights

• Custom rejections or regulatory compliance conflicts 

All these could potentially happen when the traders search through HS Codes. Especially when a chemical exporter targets specific buyers by analysing trade insights as per HS Code, then there is a very high chance of targeting the wrong buyer profiles because of HS Code confusion. A single HS Code can cover several chemicals, which often pulls chemical traders into the illusion of analysing wrong chemical trade insights while they still believe it is the right one. 

So what is the solution?

Search by CAS. If chemical exporters or anyone involved in the chemical business want to analyse trade insights for a specific chemical, then just enter the CAS number in Ex-Im and avail accurate insights into who is exporting. How much is getting imported? Active and accurate buyer/seller profiles with human-verified decision maker contacts. 

Why Is CAS Number Important for Organic Chemical Exporters?

Instead of stating facts, let’s learn this with a realistic example. Let's take vinyl acetate; it is polymerised with ethylene to give a multipurpose polymer, which is Ethylene Vinyl Acetate. EVA is used in:

1. Medical industry

2. Packaging industry

3. Footwear and sports industry

4. Toys and adhesive manufacturers

5. Solar panel and automotive industry 

Chemical exporters who wish for Vinyl Acetate, a particular chemical, can be a major basic source, which can be used in multiple industries, so when exporters and importers dealing in pharmaceuticals or any industry want to target specific buyers, then usually they start analysing trade insights using the HS Code. Vinyl acetate falls under HS Code 2915, and this HS Code can cover various chemicals, and extracting trade information from this HS Code alone can cause confusion and mismatch of profiles. In this case using the CAS Number of vinyl acetate, which is 108-05-4, would be easier to extract accurate trade information and use it either to analyse or find relevant buyers and suppliers.

How Does Search by CAS Work?

The Dollar Business launched the first of its kind exclusive feature that redefined the export-import industry, especially for chemical exporters and importers. This is how chemical traders can view the trade data just by using the chemical abstract service number. 

Step-by-step guide:

1. Enter the CAS Number of the desired chemical you would like to search.
2. View accurate and reliable trade insights.
3. Find verified active buyers and sellers across the globe.
4. Access shipment data, demand, and trade activity of a company.
5. Get human-verified decision-makers contacts and connect with real buyers and sellers. 

Puts an end to confusion, mismatched buyer profiles, and misclassified shipments. Just connect with real active buyers that you must target for your chemical business.
 

Why The Dollar Business Search by CAS Is a Game-Changer

The Dollar Business is the only trade intelligence platform that allows Search by CAS Number, providing you with verified trade data and human-verified contacts based on a chemical-specific identifier. 

This means:

• You won’t have to guess which chemical a buyer is actually importing.
• You won’t waste your time pitching the wrong product.
• You won’t make expensive shipment mistakes.
• You’ll have data-driven market intelligence for every different chemical.
  
  

Wrap-Up

The chemical business is a competitive market, and just depending on HS Codes can be like playing a dart game in the dark. You might aim for a target, but it will hit something else and totally miss out on the target you are aiming for. 

Now with a newly launched feature by The Dollar Business, chemical exporters and importers can now have the first tool in the industry to avoid confusion and connect with real buyers and sellers and seal deals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does CAS refer to?
CAS refers to Chemical Abstracts Service, which gives a unique identification number to every known chemical.

2. Why isn't an HS Code sufficient for chemical exporters?
Because a single HS Code can represent multiple chemicals, which results in distorted trade statistics and targeted buyer research.

3. How can I use a CAS Number for trade research?
You can enter the CAS Number in The Dollar Business' Search by CAS feature for accurate trade statistics, genuine buyers in the country, and specific country demands.

4. Is the CAS Number consistent around the world?
Yes. A CAS number is always more reliable than a product name or HS Code, as it is consistent across states and borders.

5. Is Search by CAS available on all the platforms for trade data?
The Dollar Business is the first of its kind in the industry to offer Search by CAS, where chemical exporters and importers and everyone who is into the chemical business can now access trade intel on every chemical.

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