1,4-Butanediol (BDO)
CAS 110-63-4
Short-chain diol chain extender that builds the hard segment in cast PU and TPU elastomers Reacts with isocyanate to raise modulus, hardness and tensile strength Standard chain extender paired with PTMEG/polyester polyols
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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2-Butoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether)
CAS 111-76-2
A coupling glycol-ether solvent bridging water- and oil-soluble formulation components. It is widely used as a coalescing and coupling solvent in surface coatings and inks and as the active solvent in household and industrial cleaners, glass cleaners, and metal cleaners.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, EGEE)
CAS 110-80-5
A coupling glycol-ether solvent bridging polar and nonpolar phases in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations. It dissolves nitrocellulose, lacquers, resins, dyes, and epoxy systems, and is used as a solvent for coatings, inks, and adhesives and as an anti-icing additive in aviation fuel.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA)
CAS 868-77-9
A reactive hydroxyl-bearing monomer supplied for radiation-cure, adhesive, and hydrogel polymer systems. It is used in UV-curable inks, coatings and adhesives, acrylic resins, dental materials, and as a comonomer in hydrogels and contact-lens polymers.
Moisture Control
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2-Methoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether)
CAS 109-86-4
A glycol-ether solvent spanning coatings, dye processing, and microelectronics. It is used in varnishes, lacquers, wood stains, and dye baths, and in the microelectronics industry within photoresist formulations and circuit-board manufacture.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Butylene Glycol (1,3-Butanediol, BG)
CAS 107-88-0
One diol that works as both a resin building block and a formulation humectant. It serves as a co-monomer in polyester and polyurethane resins and as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyester plasticizers.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Canola Oil Glyceride and Corn Oil Blend
CAS 120962-03-0
An antioxidant-stabilized vegetable-oil and glyceride blend formulated for food-grade processing. Fatty-acid glycerides of this type function as emulsifiers in food systems, while TBHQ and citric acid retard oxidation of the oil phase.
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Caprylyl Glycol (1,2-Octanediol)
CAS 1117-86-8
A multifunctional C8 diol combining skin-conditioning feel with formulation-stabilizing performance. It functions as an emollient and humectant and as a stabilizing, preservative-boosting agent.
Moisture Control
Emolliency
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Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (CPDC)
CAS 949758-18-3
A phospholipid-inspired cationic conditioner that deposits a smoothing, antistatic film on hair and skin. It is used in personal-care formulations as a conditioning, antistatic, and surface-active agent.
Conditioning
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Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
CAS 111-46-6
A high-boiling glycol valued where its twin hydroxyls drive both solvency and water retention. It is consumed in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, polyols for polyurethanes, and triethylene glycol, and serves as a dehydrating agent in natural-gas conditioning.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DEGBE)
CAS 112-34-5
A slow-evaporating glycol ether that couples water- and solvent-borne phases in coatings and cleaners. It dissolves nitrocellulose, oils, dyes, gums, and polymers, acts as a coalescing aid in latex paints, and serves as a coupling solvent in cleaners and metalworking fluids.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE, Ethoxydiglycol)
CAS 111-90-0
A high-flash, water-miscible glycol ether prized as a coupling and carrier solvent across coatings and formulation chemistry. It dissolves cellulose esters, lacquers, varnishes, dyes, gums, and resins, and serves as a coupling and carrier solvent in coatings, textile printing, and personal-care formulations.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Diglycerol (Diglycerin)
CAS 627-82-7
A dimeric polyol delivering glycerol-like humectancy with higher viscosity and lower volatility. It is used as a humectant, solvent, and chemical intermediate, and is recognized in cosmetic nomenclature (diglycerin) as a solvent and humectant.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Diglycolamine (DGA)
CAS 929-06-6
A single-amine, ether-linked alkanolamine that strips acid gases at high concentration with low circulation rates. It is used for the removal of acid gases — carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide — from natural and industrial gas streams, as an emulsifying agent in metalworking fluids, and…
Film Formation
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Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleamide
CAS 168677-75-6
A PEG-modified fatty amide that bridges oil and water as a mild nonionic emulsifier. In cosmetic ingredient nomenclature it functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent in personal-care formulations.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
CAS 25265-71-8
A low-odor, low-toxicity glycol used both as a reactive intermediate for resins and as a versatile carrier and coupling solvent. It is used as a raw material for polyester and alkyd resins and plasticizers, as a solvent and coupling agent, in cutting oils and hydraulic…
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM)
CAS 34590-94-8
A high-boiling, water- and solvent-miscible glycol ether used to couple and coalesce water-borne coatings and cleaners. It is used as a coalescing and coupling solvent in water-based coatings and hard-surface cleaners, as a solvent for nitrocellulose and synthetic resins, and in hydraulic fluids.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Ethylene Glycol (MEG, EG)
CAS 107-21-1
A high-volume diol bridging coolant duty and polyester production. Its largest use is as antifreeze and heat-transfer/coolant fluid; it is also a primary feedstock for polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Ethylene Glycol Distearate (Glycol Distearate, EGDS)
CAS 627-83-8
A stearate diester that delivers pearlescence and body to surfactant formulations. In surfactant systems it imparts a pearl or opaque appearance while also acting as an emulsifier, emollient, and viscosity modifier.
Surfactancy
Viscosity Modification
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Octoxyglycerin)
CAS 70445-33-9
A multifunctional glyceryl ether formulated into personal-care products as a skin-conditioning additive. It also appears on fragrance ingredient inventories.
Moisture Control
Preservation
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Glycereth-26
CAS 31694-55-0
A water-soluble glycerin polyether that holds moisture and adjusts viscosity in aqueous formulations. It is used as a humectant, viscosity-controlling agent, solvent and skin-conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Glyceryl Cocoate (Glycerol Monococoate)
CAS 26402-26-6
A coconut-derived monoglyceride that conditions and emulsifies in cleansing and skin-care systems. It is used as an emollient and emulsifying ingredient in personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
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Glyceryl Monooleate (Glyceryl Oleate, Monoolein)
CAS 25496-72-4
A nonionic oleic-acid monoglyceride that emulsifies and lubricates across food, coatings and metalworking. It is used as a surface-active emulsifier in foods, coatings and personal care, as a lubricating agent, in rust-preventive oils, and as a vinyl light-stabilizer and textile-finishing additive.
Emolliency
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Glyceryl Monostearate SE (GMS)
CAS 123-94-4
Acid-tolerant self-emulsifying monostearate that builds body and stability in a single addition. Used as a primary O/W emulsifier, opacifier, and consistency agent in cosmetic emulsions, and as an emulsifier and release aid in food and industrial applications.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, HG)
CAS 107-41-5
A coupling solvent that thins formulations and carries actives across coatings, fluids, and personal care. It functions as a solvent-plasticizer in paints and lacquers and as an additive in hydraulic fluids, inks, leather, paper, and textiles.
Solvency
Moisture Control
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Hydrogenated Bisphenol A (HBPA)
CAS 80-04-6
Cycloaliphatic diol building block for saturated polyester and polyurethane systems with improved weatherability versus aromatic bisphenol A Reactive polyol used as a chain-extender/modifier in coatings and resin networks Provides a hydrogenated, UV-stable backbone in high-durability coating resins
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Laureth-12
CAS 3056-00-6
A high-ethoxylate lauryl surfactant tuned for water solubility, emulsification, and solubilizing power. It is used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and detergent in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Laureth-2
CAS 3055-93-4
A low-ethoxylate, oil-soluble lauryl surfactant used as an emollient and co-emulsifier. It is used as a co-emulsifier, emollient, and solubilizer in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Neopentyl Glycol (NPG)
CAS 126-30-7
The branched glycol of choice for powder and solvent-borne polyester coating resins. Industry references record it as the main glycol in powder polyester formulations and in solvent-borne polyester paints for coil, can, automotive, and general industrial coatings, and as a feedstock for plasticizers and synthetic…
Plasticizing
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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
CAS 70693-32-2
A light, dry-feel emollient ester for the oil phase of personal-care formulations. Its established use is as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
CAS 68855-18-5
A light, fast-spreading diester emollient that wets pigments and leaves a dry, silky after-feel. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent and as a spreading and pigment-wetting vehicle in color cosmetics.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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PEG-400 Dilaurate
CAS 9005-02-1
A PEG diester of lauric acid used to emulsify and stabilize oil-containing systems. 400 MW) diester of lauric acid. It is used as an emulsifier, emollient and surfactant in cosmetic, personal-care and industrial formulations.
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PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
CAS 124046-50-0
An ethoxylated almond-glyceride that emulsifies and solubilizes oils in water-based formulas. It is used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
CAS 68201-46-7
A coconut-derived PEG glyceryl ester valued for mild surfactancy and emollient feel in cleansers. It is used as a mild surfactant, emollient and refatting agent in cosmetic, personal-care and cleansing formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
CAS 8201-46-5
A highly ethoxylated coconut glyceryl ester used as a mild surfactant in aqueous cleansing systems. It is used as a mild surfactant and emollient in cosmetic and cleansing formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Pentaerythritol
CAS 115-77-5
A tetrafunctional polyol that delivers high crosslink density to alkyds, esters, and radiation-cure resins. Industry references record its use in alkyd resins, rosin and tall-oil esters, radiation-cure monomers, synthetic lubricants, and antioxidant intermediates.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
CAS 68441-68-9
A short-chain pentaerythritol ester used as a low-viscosity emollient base in cosmetic formulating. Within the pentaerythritol-ester class it serves as an emollient and spreading agent in skin-care formulations.
Emolliency
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
CAS 62125-22-8
A branched pentaerythritol ester used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetic and color-cosmetic formulating. It is used as an emollient, emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations and as a lubricating agent.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Pentaerythrityl Tetrapelargonate (Pentaerythrityl Tetranonanoate)
CAS 14450-05-6
A pentaerythritol-based fatty ester supplied as an emollient and lubricant base for cosmetic formulating. It is used as an emollient and lubricant in cosmetic formulations and as a processing aid.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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Pentylene Glycol (1,2-Pentanediol)
CAS 5343-92-0
A versatile diol carried across personal-care, cleaning, and ink formulations as a solvent base. It is also used in industrial, professional, and consumer cleaning and maintenance products, air care products, polishes and wax blends, and inks and toners.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Poloxamer (Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer)
CAS 9003-11-6
A tunable EO/PO copolymer whose surfactant behavior is set by the ratio of its hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks. They function as surfactants, wetting and dispersing agents, defoamers, and emulsifiers across industrial and formulated systems.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Polyethylene Glycol 12 (PEG-12)
CAS 9004-58-4
A mid-range PEG grade that adds water solubility and humectancy without heavy waxiness. As a water-soluble polyether it serves as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity and consistency modifier in formulated systems.
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Polyethylene Glycol 8 (PEG-8)
CAS 5117-19-1
A liquid PEG grade chosen for high water solubility and humectancy. It is used as a humectant, water-soluble solvent, and carrier in formulated systems.
Thickening / Rheology
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Polyethylene Glycol Monostearate (PEG-2 Stearate)
CAS 106-11-6
A nonionic stearate ester used to emulsify oil-water systems and lend opacity. It functions as an emulsifier, opacifier, and thickener in cosmetic and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Color / Pigmentation
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Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
CAS 49553-76-6
A polyglycerol oleate emulsifier offering a nonionic, ethoxylate-free route to stable emulsions. It functions as an emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
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Polypropylene Glycol (PPG-26)
CAS 25322-69-4
A medium-chain polyether polyol delivering surfactancy, lubricity, and defoaming across industrial and personal-care formulations. Polypropylene glycols serve as nonionic surfactants and wetting agents, lubricant and functional-fluid base fluids, defoamers, and intermediates in polyurethane manufacture.
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Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol
CAS 25190-06-1
Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) is a linear polyether diol with hydroxyl groups at both chain ends. The ~2000 g/mol grade is a soft-segment building block for high-performance polyurethanes, valued for the resilience and abrasion resistance it builds into cast elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane and spandex fiber
Film Formation
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Polytetramethylene ether glycol (Mn ~1000)
CAS 25190-06-1
Soft-segment polyether polyol (Mn ~1000) for cast and TPU polyurethane elastomers Key raw material for spandex/elastane fiber production Imparts hydrolysis resistance, low-temperature flexibility and resilience to PU
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