DGTR Initiates Anti-dumping Investigation Beta Naphthol from China on Complaint of Bodal Chemicals

· The product under consideration is Beta Naphthol or 2-Naphthol or P-Naphthol and its chemical formula is CloH80. It is naphthalene homologue ofphenol available in the form of solid crystal flakes and dry powder form. It is whitish coloured flakes or powder which looks lustrous and bulky in appearance and has a sweet and tarry odour. Beta Naphthol is manufactured using major raw materials such as naphthalene, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide.

· The product under consideration has low solubility in water and is highly soluble in alcohol, glycerol, ether and chloroform. The product under consideration is highly reactive and toxic as it has hydroxyl oxide. The melting point of Beta Naphthol is 120- 123 degrees, and boiling point is 285 degrees. On being exposed to the air for long duration, the product changes to pink colour, however, such change does not affect the characteristics of the product.

· The subject goods are primarily used to make dyes, pigments and the intermediates of dyes. It is also used to make fats, oils, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, antiseptics, fungicides. It also finds application as antioxidants for rubber; lubrication of steam turbines, electric motors, hydraulic equipment. Other applications include use as additive in electroplating, developer in dyeing and printing of fabrics, in tanneries and in the paints-lacquers-varnishes industry.

[DGTR Initiation Notification Case No. AD(OI)-09/2025 dated 29 March, 2025]