Acids & Salts
Phosphoric Acid (Orthophosphoric Acid)
CAS 7664-38-2
A versatile mineral acid serving metal treatment, water conditioning, fertilizer production and food acidulation. Established uses include fertilizer and phosphate-salt manufacture, metal pickling, rust-proofing and brightening, water treatment, detergent production, food and beverage acidulation, and semiconductor etching.
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
Phthalic Anhydride (PA)
CAS 85-44-9
A cornerstone aromatic anhydride feeding plasticizers, polyester and alkyd resins, and epoxy curing. Industry references record its use in phthalate plasticizers, unsaturated polyester and alkyd resins, dyes and pigments, and as a curing agent for epoxy resins.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Phytic Acid (Inositol Hexaphosphate, IP6)
CAS 83-86-3
A naturally sourced organophosphate valued for strong multivalent metal-ion chelation. It is used as a chelating agent that sequesters metal ions.
Chelation / Sequestration
Preservation
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Specialty Additives
Pine Oil
CAS 8002-09-3
A terpenic pine-derived oil that combines solvency, wetting action and a characteristic pine odor for cleaning and mineral-processing use. It is used in household and industrial cleaning and disinfectant products, as a solvent and wetting agent, as a frothing agent in mineral ore flotation, and…
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Amines & Amides
Piroctone Olamine
CAS 68890-66-4
A hydroxypyridinone preservative valued for activity at low addition levels in personal-care bases. It is supplied as a fine powder for incorporation into rinse-off and leave-on product bases.
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Glycols & Polyols
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
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Anionic
Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic Acid) (Poly-AMPS)
CAS 27119-07-9
A sulfonate-rich polymer that stays ionized across the full pH range, holding scale-forming ions in dispersion. It is used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in water-treatment programs and as a rheology modifier in formulated systems.
Film Formation
Scale Inhibition
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Polymers & Resins
Polyacrylamide (PAM)
CAS 9003-05-8
A long-chain polymer that bridges fine particles into settleable flocs at very low dose. It is used as a flocculant and coagulant aid for solid-liquid separation in water and wastewater treatment and as a retention and drainage aid in papermaking.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Polyacrylic Acid (PAA)
CAS 9003-01-4
A polycarboxylate whose carboxyl groups sequester hardness ions and disperse particulates at low dose. It is used as a dispersant, scale inhibitor, and thickener, and as a superabsorbent component in its crosslinked, neutralized form.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Polyacrylic Acid Sodium (PAAS)
CAS 9003-04-7
Polyacrylic Acid Sodium (PAAS) is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid, a water-soluble polymer with excellent thickening and stabilizing properties. It is
Thickening / Rheology
Scale Inhibition
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Esters
Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
CAS 68037-01-4
A synthetic hydrocarbon base stock engineered for wide-temperature, high-performance lubrication. It is used as a synthetic base oil for lubricants, including engine oils, gear oils, greases, and compressor and hydraulic fluids.
Lubrication
Emolliency
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Acids & Salts
Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC)
CAS 1327-41-9
A pre-hydrolyzed aluminum coagulant dosed at the head of clarification and settling processes. It destabilizes suspended solids and colloids in drinking-water clarification and in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
Chelation / Sequestration
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Amines & Amides
Polyamine (Polyethylenepolyamines)
CAS 68131-73-7
A reactive ethyleneamine blend supplying multiple primary and secondary amine sites per molecule for crosslinking. They are used as curing agents for epoxy resins and as intermediates for surfactants, fuel and lubricant additives, and water-treatment chemicals.
Chelation / Sequestration
Crosslinking / Curing
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Specialty Additives
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane and Alumina
CAS 1344-28-1
A two-component cosmetic powder pairing a silicone resin with aluminum oxide for opacity and texture control. The alumina component functions as an opacifying, texturizing, and viscosity-controlling powder in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Color / Pigmentation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polydiallyldimethylammonium Chloride (PolyDADMAC)
CAS 26062-79-3
A quaternary-ammonium polyelectrolyte that neutralizes negatively charged colloids on contact. It is used as a primary coagulant and charge-neutralizing flocculant in drinking-water and wastewater treatment and as a charge-control additive in papermaking.
Film Formation
Conditioning
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Fluid
CAS 63148-62-9
Defoaming / Foam Control
Slip / Release
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polyether-Modified Trisiloxane (Trisiloxane Surfactant)
CAS 27306-78-1
A trisiloxane superwetter that collapses surface tension to drive rapid spreading on hard-to-wet surfaces. Its very low surface tension produces rapid wetting and spreading, and it is used as a superspreading spray adjuvant in agrochemical formulations and as a wetting and flow agent in coatings…
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Polymers & Resins
Polyethylene (PE)
CAS 9002-88-4
The world's most-produced plastic, converted into everything from packaging film to pressure pipe. Grades span low-density (LDPE/LLDPE) and high-density (HDPE) resins for films, blow-molded containers, pipe, and injection-molded goods.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
CAS 25322-68-3
A water-soluble polyether whose properties scale predictably from mobile liquids to solid waxes with molecular weight. It is used as a water-soluble solvent and humectant, as a lubricant and processing aid, and as a base for nonionic surfactant and ester derivatives.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
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.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
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
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
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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Specialty Additives
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
CAS 79665-93-3
A decaglycerol oleate delivering PEG-free hydrophilic emulsification and solubilization from a polyol backbone. It is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier and solubilizer in personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Lubrication
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Esters
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
CAS 66082-42-6
A branched-chain polyglycerol ester that emulsifies oil phases while contributing emollient slip. It is used as an emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Viscosity Modification
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Acids & Salts
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
CAS 34424-97-0
A polyglycerol-based emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water systems without ethoxylation. It functions as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Esters
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
CAS 157175-98-9
A sugar-derived nonionic emulsifier for stable, light-textured oil-in-water emulsions. It is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Surfactancy
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Glycols & Polyols
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
Emolliency
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and Hexyl Laurate
CAS 91824-88-3
A pre-balanced water-in-oil emulsifier system pairing a polyglyceryl ester with a silicone surfactant and a spreading ester. It is used to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Specialty Additives
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
CAS 75798-42-4
A lauric-acid polyglycerol ester used as a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Acids & Salts
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (PHSA)
CAS 58128-22-6
A polyester of 12-hydroxystearic acid that anchors to pigment surfaces and sterically stabilizes them in oils. It is used as a pigment and particle dispersant and steric stabilizer in non-aqueous and water-in-oil systems and as an emulsion stabilizer and skin-conditioning agent in color cosmetics.
Surfactancy
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Polymers & Resins
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
CAS 9011-14-7
A glass-clear acrylic thermoplastic, and in microsphere form a soft-focus texturizing powder. In primary and sheet form it is used for rigid transparent glazing, signage, coatings and molded parts; as fine spherical microspheres it is used as a bulking agent and slip modifier in cosmetics.
Film Formation
Slip / Release
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CAS 68554-70-1
A crosslinked silicone resin in spherical-powder form that rolls between surfaces for slip and a soft-focus, matte finish. It is used as a bulking agent and slip modifier that imparts a smooth, dry, soft-focus feel in color cosmetics and skin-care formulations.
Film Formation
Conditioning
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate (Polysorbate 85)
CAS 26266-57-9
The triester member of the sorbitan-ester surfactant family, supplied as a low-HLB nonionic emulsifier for water-in-oil and lubricant systems. Its low hydrophile-lipophile balance suits it to emulsification, dispersing, and stabilizing duty in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Polymers & Resins
Polypropylene (PP)
CAS 9003-07-0
A lightweight, chemically resistant polyolefin spanning rigid packaging, fibers, and automotive parts. It is converted into rigid packaging, fibers and nonwovens, films, and molded components for automotive and consumer goods.
Viscosity Modification
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
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.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-10
CAS 68610-92-4
A quaternized cellulose-ether polymer used as the cationic conditioning backbone in rinse-off and leave-on hair care. In personal-care formulations it functions as a hair-conditioning agent, antistatic agent, and film former, and it contributes to viscosity control.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-11
CAS 53633-54-8
A vinylpyrrolidone-based cationic copolymer chosen for film strength and conditioning in hair-styling and rinse-off products. It serves as a film former, hair fixative, antistatic, and conditioning agent in personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-2
CAS 68555-36-2
A cationic polyurea ionene supplied as a substantive conditioning and antistatic agent for hair and skin care. It is used in personal-care formulations as an antistatic and hair-conditioning agent.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-28
CAS 131954-48-8
A vinylpyrrolidone and quaternary-acrylamide copolymer used where styling hold and conditioning feel are needed together. It functions as a film former, hair fixative, antistatic, and conditioning agent in personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-7 (Acrylamide/DADMAC Copolymer)
CAS 26590-05-6
The high-volume acrylamide-diallyldimethylammonium copolymer relied on for conditioning that stays compatible with surfactant cleansers. It is used in personal-care formulations as a hair-conditioning, antistatic, and film-forming agent, and it is compatible with anionic surfactant systems.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polysilicone-19
CAS 156065-02-0
A film-forming silicone polymer engineered for durable, flexible deposition in hair-styling and conditioning systems. It functions as a film former and conditioning agent, depositing a flexible silicone film on hair.
Film Formation
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 20 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monolaurate)
CAS 9005-64-5
The high-HLB laurate polysorbate, supplied as a nonionic solubilizer and oil-in-water emulsifier for clear and low-oil systems. Its high hydrophile-lipophile balance makes it an emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent, and dispersant in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 40 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monopalmitate)
CAS 9005-66-7
The palmitate polysorbate, a nonionic emulsifier bridging the laurate and stearate grades for oil-in-water systems. It serves as an emulsifier, surface-active agent, and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 60 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monostearate)
CAS 9005-67-8
The stearate polysorbate, a staple nonionic emulsifier for creams, lotions, and bakery and dairy systems. Per FDA and ECHA references it is used as an emulsifier, surface-active agent, stabilizer or thickener, and flavoring agent in foods, in cosmetics, and as a lubricant and finish emulsifier…
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 80 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monooleate)
CAS 9005-65-6
The oleate polysorbate and the family's highest-demand grade, a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer for broad formulation use. It functions as an emulsifier, solubilizer, surface-active agent, and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 85 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate)
CAS 9005-70-3
The trioleate, low-HLB polysorbate, supplied where lipophilic emulsification and dispersing are required. Its low hydrophile-lipophile balance suits it to emulsification, dispersing, and stabilizing in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Polymers & Resins
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Dispersion
CAS 9002-84-0
A waterborne route to PTFE's non-stick, low-friction surface on coated and impregnated substrates. It is applied as a non-stick, low-friction, and chemically resistant coating and is used to impregnate glass fabric, bearings, and other substrates.
Thickening / Rheology
Lubrication
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Polymers & Resins
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)
CAS 9002-89-5
A water-soluble synthetic polymer valued for film strength, adhesion, and emulsion-stabilizing power across textiles, paper, and packaging. Established uses include textile warp sizing, paper sizing and coating, water-based adhesives, protective-colloid and stabilizer duty in emulsion polymerization, and water-soluble films and fibers.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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