Glycols & Polyols
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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Surfactants - Nonionic
Cocamine Ethoxylate (Ethoxylated Coco Amine)
CAS 61791-14-8
An ethoxylated coco-amine surfactant for emulsification and latex stabilization. The ethoxylated fatty-amine structure provides emulsifying, wetting, and antistatic function and is used as a stabilizer in latex and emulsion systems.
Surfactancy
Corrosion Inhibition
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Cocamine Oxide (Coco Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
CAS 61788-90-7
An amine-oxide surfactant supplied for foam-boosting and viscosity-building duty in cleansing systems. Functions as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder compatible with anionic, non-ionic, and cationic systems.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Coco-Glucoside (Alkyl Polyglucoside, APG)
CAS 141464-42-8
A sugar-derived non-ionic surfactant specified where mild, readily biodegradable cleansing is required. Industry references record its functions as a surfactant and emulsion stabilizer.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Silk Amino Acids
CAS 65243-93-8
A quaternized silk-protein derivative used as a substantive conditioning agent in hair and skin care. Used in personal-care formulations as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent that adds substantivity and film formation.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Esters
Coconut Oil (76 Degree, CNO)
CAS 8001-31-8
Non-hydrogenated coconut oil supplied to the standard 76-degree melt grade for food, surfactant, and oleochemical use. A lauric-rich fixed oil used as a food and frying oil, an emollient in personal care, and a feedstock for surfactant and oleochemical manufacture.
Emolliency
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Cocoyl Sarcosine (N-Cocoyl Sarcosine)
CAS 68411-97-2
A mild anionic acyl-amino-acid surfactant used for low-irritation foaming and cleansing. Functions as a mild foaming and cleansing surfactant and is also used as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant additive.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, Ubiquinone)
CAS 303-98-0
A lipid-soluble benzoquinone supplied as an active for dietary-supplement and cosmetic-antioxidant formulations. Industry references record cosmetic functions of antioxidant and skin conditioning; it is also widely marketed as a dietary-supplement ingredient.
Conditioning
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Surfactants - Anionic
Colloidal Sulfur (Micronized Sulfur, Wettable Sulfur)
CAS 7704-34-9
Finely divided elemental sulfur, dispersible in water, for agricultural crop protection and rubber and chemical processing. sulfur is used as an agricultural fungicide and insecticide, in the vulcanization of rubber, and as a feedstock for sulfuric acid, carbon disulfide, and sulfites; it also serves in…
Biocidal Action
Crosslinking / Curing
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Copaiba Balsam (Copaiba Oleoresin)
CAS 61789-92-2
A South American tree oleoresin used as a natural fixative and odorant in fragrance work. Used in perfumery as a fragrance fixative and odorant and as a natural raw material in flavor and fragrance compounding.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Coral Calcium Powder (Calcium Carbonate)
CAS 37220-17-0
A marine-sourced calcium carbonate supplied as a calcium ingredient for supplement and fortification use. Used as a calcium-source ingredient in dietary-supplement and food and beverage fortification applications.
Film Formation
Moisture Control
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Corn Oil with BHT (Zea Mays Oil, Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
CAS 8001-30-7
An oxidation-stabilized vegetable oil for food, feed, and oleochemical supply chains. Corn oil serves as a frying and food-grade oil and as a feedstock for biodiesel and oleochemical production.
Emolliency
Preservation
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Specialty Additives
Crushed Walnut Shell (Walnut Shell Grit)
CAS 84012-43-1
A biodegradable natural grit that cleans and finishes surfaces without the aggression of mineral abrasives. As a tough yet relatively soft, biodegradable abrasive it is used as blasting and tumbling media for deflashing, deburring, and finishing, and as a filler/extender, filtration medium, anti-slip additive, and…
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cyclohexasiloxane
CAS 540-97-6
A volatile cyclic dimethylsiloxane used as a fast-spreading, residue-light carrier in personal care. Cyclic methylsiloxanes serve as fast-evaporating emollients, carriers, and solvents in personal-care formulations and as intermediates in silicone-polymer manufacture.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cyclopentasiloxane (Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, D5)
CAS 541-02-6
A volatile cyclic silicone fluid prized as a fast-spreading carrier that flashes off cleanly without residue. It is used as a carrier, emollient, and solvent in personal-care products, as a dry-cleaning solvent, and as an intermediate in manufacturing higher-molecular-weight siloxane polymers.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol Blend
A multi-component silicone blend formulated as a conditioning and slip base for hair and skin care. Used as a conditioning, smoothing, and slip-enhancing base in hair- and skin-care formulations.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Esters
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)
CAS 52225-20-4
A stabilized, dry-blendable vitamin E ester for fortification and oxidative protection across nutrition and personal-care lines. It is used as an antioxidant and as a vitamin E source in dietary supplement, food, animal-feed, and cosmetic formulations, and as a UV stabilizer in topical products.
Preservation
Conditioning
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D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate (Vitamin E Succinate)
CAS 4345-03-3
The crystalline succinate ester of natural vitamin E, suited to dry supplement and powder blends. It is used as an antioxidant and as a vitamin E source in dietary supplement, food, and cosmetic formulations, where its solid form suits dry blending.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Specialty Additives
D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
CAS 59-02-9
Natural-source vitamin E supplied in powder form as an antioxidant active. Industry references record use as an antioxidant in oils and fats, a vitamin E nutrient and supplement, and an animal-feed additive.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Esters
D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)
CAS 58-95-7
An oxidation-stable vitamin E ester supplied as an oil for supplement and cosmetic use. Industry references record use as an antioxidant in oils, a vitamin E supplement, a common form in sunscreen and skin-care products, and a UV stabilizer.
Conditioning
Emolliency
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Solvents - Aliphatic
D-Limonene (Limonene)
CAS 5989-27-5
A citrus-derived terpene solvent that substitutes for petroleum distillates in cleaning, degreasing, and fragrance work. It is used as a solvent and wetting agent, as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, and as a chemical intermediate and monomer for terpene resins.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Glycols & Polyols
D-Mannitol (Mannitol)
CAS 69-65-8
A non-hygroscopic polyol bulking agent and excipient for direct-compression tablets, food, and technical uses. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent, bulking agent, and non-nutritive sweetener in food, as a pharmaceutical excipient and diluent, and in plastics and electronics manufacturing.
Moisture Control
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Specialty Additives
D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5, Dexpanthenol)
CAS 81-13-0
The alcohol form of vitamin B5, used as a humectant and skin- and hair-conditioning active in personal care. It is used as a skin-conditioning, hair-conditioning, and antistatic ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Moisture Control
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Green No. 8
CAS 6358-69-6
A synthetic organic acid dye supplied as a water-soluble colorant. 8 is a synthetic organic acid dye supplied as a cosmetic and industrial colorant. Used to impart color in formulated products.
Color / Pigmentation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Orange No. 4 (Acid Orange 7, Orange II)
CAS 633-96-5
A water-soluble monoazo acid dye supplied as an orange colorant. 4 (C.I. Acid Orange 7 / Orange II, CI 15510, CAS 633-96-5), a monoazo acid dye.
Color / Pigmentation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Red 7 (Lithol Rubine BCA, Pigment Red 57:1)
CAS 5281-04-9
An insoluble calcium-salt azo red engineered for cosmetic and polymer coloration. Pigment Red 57:1) is a synthetic monoazo pigment supplied as a red colorant. It is used as a pigment in cosmetics and in plastics including PVC, polyolefins, ABS, PET and polystyrene.
Color / Pigmentation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Red No. 33
CAS 3567-69-9
A water-soluble red azo acid dye supplied as a cosmetic and industrial colorant. 33 is a synthetic red azo acid dye supplied as a colorant (product graded at ~83% dye content).
Color / Pigmentation
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Specialty Additives
Decyl Alcohol (1-Decanol, Decanol)
CAS 112-30-1
A C10 fatty alcohol feedstock bridging plasticizer, surfactant, and fragrance manufacturing. It is used in the manufacture of plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, surfactants, and petroleum additives, as a solvent and antifoam, and as a fragrance and flavor ingredient.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Decyl Glucoside (Alkyl Glucoside, Sugar-Based Surfactant)
CAS 110615-47-9
A plant-derived nonionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant valued for mild cleansing and stable foam in personal-care and household systems. and CIR, it functions as a surfactant and emulsion stabilizer and appears across personal-care and household cleaning products.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Esters
Decyl Oleate
CAS 3687-46-5
A light, fast-spreading emollient ester that delivers a non-greasy skin feel in creams and color cosmetics. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Decyl/Undecyl Glucoside (Alkyl Polyglucoside, APG)
CAS 58846-77-8
A plant-derived non-ionic surfactant blend for sulfate-free cleansers and gentle personal-care formulations. The blend is used as a mild surfactant and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care cleansing products and household cleaners.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Amines & Amides
DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
CAS 134-62-3
The benchmark active for personal and area insect-repellent products, supplied in bulk technical grade. It is the active ingredient in many repellent products formulated to repel mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, and other biting insects, and is supplied in bulk for repellent formulation.
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Specialty Additives
Dehydroxanthan Gum
CAS 11138-66-2
A modified xanthan derivative that builds clear, stable gels and films in modern personal-care textures. It is used as a rheology modifier, gel former, and film former in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Acids & Salts
Denatonium Benzoate
CAS 3734-33-6
The most bitter compound known, dosed at ppm levels as an aversive agent and alcohol denaturant. It is used as an alcohol denaturant and as an aversive bittering agent added to household, automotive, and industrial products to deter accidental ingestion.
pH Adjustment
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Di-n-Butyl Phthalate (DBP)
CAS 84-74-2
An ortho-phthalate plasticizer and process aid for flexible polymer and coating performance. It is used as a plasticizer, as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, and as a laboratory reagent; it is also used in synthetic perfume bases.
Plasticizing
Solvency
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Surfactants - Cationic
Di(C14-18 alkyl) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Dialkyldimethylammonium Chloride)
CAS 68002-59-5
Saturated twin-chain cationic surfactant for softening, conditioning, and emulsification. Like other dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides it is substantive to negatively charged fibers and surfaces, and is used as a fabric-softening and conditioning active, an antistatic agent, and a cationic emulsifier.
Biocidal Action
Surfactancy
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Diacetone Alcohol
CAS 123-42-2
A slow-evaporating ketone-alcohol solvent that improves flow and gloss in coatings and inks. It is used as a high-boiling solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, resins, pigments, waxes, and oils, in coatings and quick-drying inks, and as a chemical intermediate.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
CAS 74638-76-9
A synthetic pyrimidine cosmetic active formulated into specialty hair- and scalp-care products. It is used as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)
CAS 7783-28-0
A high-analysis nitrogen-phosphorus source serving agriculture, fermentation, and flame-retardant uses. It is used as a fertilizer and plant nutrient, as a yeast nutrient in fermentation, as a flame retardant for cellulosic materials, and as a soldering flux and corrosion inhibitor.
pH Adjustment
Flame Retardancy
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Esters
Dibutyl Adipate (DBA)
CAS 105-99-7
A low-viscosity adipate ester offering emollient slip in cosmetics and plasticizer flexibility in polymers. It is used as an emollient and film-forming agent in cosmetics and as a plasticizer for PVC and polyurethane systems.
Emolliency
Plasticizing
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Acids & Salts
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP)
CAS 7757-93-9
A calcium-phosphate mineral source spanning feed, food leavening, and dental formulations. It is used as a mineral supplement and source of calcium and phosphorus in animal feed, as a leavening agent and food additive, as a mild abrasive and mineral source in dental products, and…
Thickening / Rheology
Color / Pigmentation
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate (DCC)
CAS 1680-31-5
A light, oxidatively stable dialkyl-carbonate emollient that boosts spreadability and active delivery. It is used as an emollient, solvent, and spreading agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Dicaprylyl Ether
CAS 629-82-3
A non-polar dialkyl-ether emollient delivering velvety slip and low surface tension in care products. It is used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Surfactants - Cationic
Dicoco Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Quaternium-34)
CAS 61789-77-3
Coconut-derived twin-chain quat for softening, conditioning, and cationic emulsification. Its double hydrophobic tail and quaternary nitrogen give strong affinity for anionic substrates, supporting use as a fabric-softening and conditioning active, an antistatic agent, and a cationic emulsifier.
Conditioning
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Cationic
Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride (DDAC)
CAS 7173-51-5
A dialkyl quaternary ammonium compound combining cationic-surfactant and material-preservative functions for wood, water-treatment, and cleaning systems. It is used as a biocide and material preservative in wood preservation, in industrial water treatment for cooling towers and oilfield flood waters, in laundry and cleaning formulations, and…
Biocidal Action
Surfactancy
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Diethyl Ether (Ethyl Ether)
CAS 60-29-7
A fast-evaporating ether solvent for fats, resins, and synthesis chemistry. It dissolves fats, oils, waxes, resins, gums, nitrocellulose, and alkaloids and serves as a reaction solvent across organic synthesis.
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Diethyl Malonate (DEM)
CAS 105-53-3
An active-methylene building block for agrochemical, fragrance, and fine-chemical synthesis. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of fine chemicals, including agrochemicals, flavors, fragrances, and specialty esters.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Glycols & Polyols
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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