Surfactants - Amphoteric
Oleyl Betaine
CAS 4292-10-8
An oleyl-chain amphoteric surfactant that complements anionic bases with foam, body and conditioning feel. It is used as a secondary surfactant and foam booster, a viscosity builder, and a source of antistatic and conditioning function in cleansing formulations.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Oleyl Betaine (Oleyldimethyl Betaine)
CAS 871-37-4
An amphoteric, zwitterionic oleyl-chain surfactant used to build foam and impart conditioning in cleansing systems. It functions as a surfactant, foam booster, and antistatic and conditioning agent, and is documented for cleansing applications in personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Esters
Oleyl Erucate
CAS 17673-56-2
A long-chain wax ester that delivers a light, lubricious emollient feel in skin-care and color cosmetics. It is used as an emollient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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Surfactants - Cationic
Organoclay (Organobentonite, Quaternary Ammonium Bentonite)
CAS 68953-58-2
A quaternary-ammonium-modified bentonite engineered to thicken and stabilize non-aqueous, oil- and solvent-based systems. It functions as a rheological additive and thickener that imparts viscosity, sag resistance, and anti-settling behavior to solvent-based coatings, inks, greases, sealants, and oil-based drilling fluids.
Viscosity Modification
Thickening / Rheology
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Ottawa Standard Sand, 20-30 Mesh (Silica Sand, Crystalline Quartz)
CAS 14808-60-7
A closely graded, rounded quartz sand for standardized testing and silica-sand industrial duty. Graded silica sands of this type serve as standardized reference aggregate for cement and mortar testing and as laboratory media; silica sand more broadly is used in glassmaking, foundry casting, ceramics, abrasives,…
Thickening / Rheology
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Acids & Salts
Oxalic Acid (Ethanedioic Acid)
CAS 144-62-7
A strong dicarboxylic acid used across metal cleaning, textile processing, bleaching and rare-earth refining. Established uses include metal cleaning and rust/stain removal, textile finishing, stripping and bleaching, leather and straw bleaching, calico printing and dyeing, manufacture of oxalate salts and dyes, rare-earth processing, and service…
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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Specialty Additives
Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3)
CAS 131-57-7
A benzophenone UV absorber that protects polymers and formulations from light-driven degradation. Established uses include UV stabilization of plastics and synthetic resins and service as a UV-absorber/UV-filter ingredient in personal-care formulations.
UV Protection
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Surfactants - Cationic
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
CAS 51277-96-4
A palmitic-based amido-quat that deposits cationic conditioning and antistatic character onto hair and fibers. It is used as a cationic conditioning and antistatic agent in personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Palmitic Acid (Hexadecanoic Acid)
CAS 57-10-3
A saturated C16 fatty acid feedstock for metallic soaps, palmitate esters, lubricants and release agents. Established uses include the manufacture of metallic palmitates and palmitate esters such as isopropyl palmitate, soaps and cosmetics, lubricating oils and waterproofing, mold-release in plastics, and service as a surfactant…
Emolliency
Surfactancy
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Papaya Leaf Extract (Carica Papaya)
CAS 91722-56-4
A glycol-based botanical concentrate of Carica papaya leaf for use as a natural-positioned ingredient in cosmetic formulating. It is supplied as a plant-derived ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
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Amines & Amides
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
CAS 150-13-0
A para-substituted aminobenzoic acid used as a building block for dyes, polyurethane crosslinking and UV-absorbing formulations. Industrial uses include service as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes (notably azo dyes) and pharmaceuticals, a cross-linking agent for polyurethane resins, a feed additive, and a UV-absorbing…
UV Protection
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Paraffin Wax
CAS 8002-74-2
A refined petroleum wax that delivers a controllable melt point for candles, coatings, and barrier applications. It is used in candles, coatings, and packaging, and as a release and waterproofing agent across industrial applications.
Surfactancy
Thickening / Rheology
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PEG-100 Stearate
CAS 9004-99-3
A hydrophilic PEG stearate emulsifier that pairs with lipophilic co-emulsifiers to stabilize oil-in-water creams and lotions. It is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care creams, lotions and related formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
PEG-12 Dimethicone
CAS 68937-54-2
A silicone polyether that bridges silicone and water phases, emulsifying and wetting where ordinary surfactants struggle. It is used as a nonionic silicone surfactant, emulsifier and wetting agent and as a conditioning agent in personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Amines & Amides
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
CAS 86893-19-8
A sugar-based nonionic PEG ester used to emulsify and structure surfactant cleansing systems. It is used as an emulsifying ingredient in personal-care and surfactant-based formulations.
Surfactancy
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer
CAS 193487-42-2
An associative polyurethane thickener that builds viscosity in surfactant-based cleansers. It is used to thicken and stabilize aqueous surfactant systems in personal-care and cleansing formulations.
Film Formation
Thickening / Rheology
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Glycols & Polyols
PEG-200 Glyceryl Palmitate and PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
CAS 67784-88-7
A two-ester nonionic blend formulated to emulsify and disperse oils in water-based systems. Both components act as emulsifiers and solubilizers in personal-care and cleansing formulations.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
CAS 61788-85-0
An ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil that solubilizes fragrances and oils into aqueous systems. It is used as an emulsifier, solubilizer and surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Esters
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
CAS 9046-34-8
A polymeric PEG diester built for stabilizing water-in-oil emulsions. It is used as an emulsifier, particularly for water-in-oil systems, in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Surfactancy
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Glycols & Polyols
PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
CAS 26160-80-5
A water-soluble ethoxylated glyceride that emulsifies oils and restores lipids in rinse-off cleansers. It functions as an emulsifier and refatting agent in surfactant-based personal-care and cleansing formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
PEG-4-Polyglyceryl-2-Stearate
CAS 879398-09-1
A PEG/polyglyceryl stearate ester used to emulsify oil-in-water cosmetic systems. It is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Lubrication
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PEG-40 Castor Oil
CAS 61791-12-6
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
CAS 61788-85-0
An ethoxylated castor-oil surfactant that clarifies fragrance and oils into water-based systems at low dose. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifier for fragrances, essential oils and lipophilic actives in aqueous personal-care and household formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
PEG-40 Sorbitan Diisostearate
CAS 58205-96-2
An ethoxylated sorbitan diester of isostearic acid for emulsifying oil-in-water cosmetics. It is used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Glycols & Polyols
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.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PEG-5 Undecyl Ether (Undeceth-5)
CAS 34398-01-1
A short-chain alcohol ethoxylate used for wetting, emulsifying and surface activity. It functions as a surfactant, emulsifier and wetting agent.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PEG-6 Lauramide DEA
CAS 26635-75-6
An ethoxylated fatty alkanolamide that emulsifies and supports foam in liquid cleansers. Industry references record the lauramide ingredient class as a cosmetic emulsifying agent; it is also used as a foam-supporting and viscosity-building additive in surfactant-based cleansers.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Glycols & Polyols
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.
Emolliency
Surfactancy
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Glycols & Polyols
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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Esters
PEG-8 Laurate
CAS 9007-48-1
An eight-mole PEG ester of lauric acid for emulsifying and solubilizing oils. It is used as an emulsifier and surfactant in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Glycols & Polyols
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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Silicone Fluids & Oils
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone (Dimethicone Copolyol)
CAS 68937-55-3
A polyether-modified silicone that bridges oil and water phases in emulsion and cleansing systems. Within its silicone-surfactant class it functions as an emulsifier and wetting agent in personal-care and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone (Dimethicone Copolyol)
CAS 68937-54-2
A balanced ethylene-oxide/propylene-oxide silicone surfactant for stabilizing emulsions and improving substrate wetting. In its silicone-surfactant class it serves as an emulsifier and wetting agent for personal-care and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Glycols & Polyols
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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Glycols & Polyols
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
Lubrication
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Glycols & Polyols
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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Glycols & Polyols
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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Glycols & Polyols
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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Specialty Additives
Peptide
A class designation covering amino-acid chains supplied to order rather than a single defined compound. It is supplied as a raw ingredient for formulators, with identity and specification dependent on the particular peptide ordered.
Conditioning
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Specialty Additives
Phenol (Carbolic Acid)
CAS 108-95-2
The benchmark aromatic feedstock behind phenolic resins, bisphenol A and a broad range of derivative chemicals. Its primary use is the production of phenolic resins for plywood, construction, automotive and appliance applications; it also serves as a chemical intermediate for bisphenol A and other compounds,…
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Surfactants - Anionic
Phenol Red (Phenolsulfonphthalein)
CAS 143-74-8
A sulfonephthalein dye that shifts yellow-to-red across the neutral pH range for indication and staining work. It is used as a pH indicator over the approximate range 6.4 to 8.2 and as a laboratory and biological reagent.
pH Adjustment
Color / Pigmentation
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Specialty Additives
Phenolphthalein
CAS 77-09-8
A classic titration indicator that develops a pink endpoint in alkaline solution. It is used as an acid-base (pH) indicator over the approximate range 8.2 to 9.8 and as a laboratory and analytical reagent, turning colorless to pink across that transition.
pH Adjustment
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Specialty Additives
Phenoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether)
CAS 122-99-6
A glycol-ether preservative that controls microbial growth across a broad pH range in personal-care products. It is widely used as a preservative in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, as a perfume fixative, and as a solvent for dyes, inks and resins.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Specialty Additives
Phenoxyethanol and Paraben Preservative Blend
A ready-to-use blend that combines phenoxyethanol with several parabens for formulation preservation. It is supplied as a preservative system for personal-care and cosmetic formulations.
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Phenyl Trimethicone
CAS 2116-84-9
A phenyl-functional silicone fluid used as an emollient and conditioning agent in personal-care formulations. It is used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient, antifoaming and antistatic agent, and as a viscosity modifier.
Conditioning
Emolliency
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Phenylethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol)
CAS 60-12-8
The rose note of perfumery, supplied as a single aromatic alcohol for fragrance and flavor work. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and detergents, as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance fixative.
Solvency
Biocidal Action
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Specialty Additives
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
CAS 85-27-8
A resorcinol-derived specialty ingredient supplied to personal-care formulators. Phenylethyl Resorcinol (CAS 85-27-8) is a phenylethyl-substituted resorcinol (a benzene-1,3-diol derivative) supplied as a specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulating.
Preservation
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Specialty Additives
Phloretin
CAS 60-82-2
A naturally occurring dihydrochalcone supplied in purified form for flavor and specialty formulating. It is recognized by JECFA as a flavoring agent and is otherwise supplied as a specialty and reference-grade ingredient to formulators.
Preservation
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