Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Iron Oxide Red (Fe2O3, CI 77491)
CAS 1309-37-1
A red iron-oxide (hematite) pigment and polishing abrasive supplied in bulk for industrial color and finishing. It is used as a pigment for paints, paper, ceramics, and construction, as a polishing abrasive (jeweler's rouge), and as a catalyst.
Color / Pigmentation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Iron Oxide Yellow (Synthetic, CI 77492)
CAS 51274-00-1
A synthetic yellow iron-oxide pigment supplied for coatings, polymers, and construction coloring. It is used as a coloring agent in paints, lacquers, varnishes, and polymers, as a cosmetic colorant, and as a food colorant.
Color / Pigmentation
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Esters
Isoamyl Cocoate (Isoamyl Laurate)
CAS 6309-51-9
A light coconut-derived branched-chain ester supplied to personal-care formulators as an emollient oil-phase component. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester.
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Isoceteth-20
CAS 69364-63-2
An ethoxylated branched-fatty-alcohol surfactant supplied as a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer. It is a nonionic surfactant used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emulsifier and solubilizer.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Esters
Isocetyl Stearate
CAS 25339-09-7
A branched-chain stearate emollient ester supplied to personal-care formulators for a rich oil phase. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester.
Emolliency
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isododecane
CAS 31807-55-3
A volatile branched C12 alkane supplied as a fast-spreading, light emollient and cosmetic solvent. Per its PubChem/INCI cosmetic classification it is used as an emollient and solvent in personal-care formulations.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isohexadecane
CAS 4390-04-9
A branched C16 isoparaffin supplied as a light, non-greasy emollient and spreading agent. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and spreading agent.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isohexadecane
CAS 4390-04-9
A branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon supplied as a light emollient oil-phase component. Under the INCI name isohexadecane it is used in personal-care formulations as an emollient and spreading agent.
Solvency
Conditioning
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Esters
Isononyl Isononanoate
CAS 59219-71-5
A light branched-chain ester supplied as a dry-feel emollient and pigment-wetting agent. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and as a lubricating/spreading agent.
Emolliency
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isooctane (2,2,4-Trimethylpentane)
CAS 540-84-1
The branched C8 paraffin that defines 100 on the octane scale, a reference-grade hydrocarbon for fuel testing and spectroscopy. It is used as a reference standard in fuel octane-number testing and in spectrophotometric analysis, and as a high-purity solvent, thinner, and chemical intermediate.
Solvency
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Acids & Salts
Isophthalic Acid (IPA)
CAS 121-91-5
An aromatic diacid that upgrades unsaturated polyester and gel-coat resins to high-performance grades. Industry references record its use as a comonomer with terephthalic acid in bottle and specialty resins, in high-performance unsaturated polyesters, and in adhesives, inks, and wire enamels.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA, Isopropanol)
CAS 67-63-0
A high-volume secondary alcohol solvent supplied in bulk for cleaning, extraction, and chemical synthesis. It is widely used as a solvent for oils, resins, and cosmetics, as a chemical synthesis intermediate, and in cleaning, surface-preparation, and antifreeze applications.
Defoaming / Foam Control
Solvency
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Esters
Isopropyl Isostearate
CAS 68171-33-5
A branched-chain isostearate ester supplied as an emollient and binding agent for personal care. Per its CIR/PubChem cosmetic classification it is used as an emollient, skin-conditioning, and binding agent in personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Esters
Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)
CAS 110-27-0
Isopropyl myristate is a light, fast-spreading emollient ester that cuts greasiness and boosts skin penetration in topical and cosmetic formulations.
Emolliency
Film Formation
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Esters
Isopropyl Palmitate (IPP)
CAS 142-91-6
A widely used palmitate emollient ester supplied for cosmetics, lubrication, and plasticizer applications. It is used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics, as a plasticizer, and as a solvent and carrier in chemical processing and metalworking.
Emolliency
Film Formation
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Esters
Isostearamide DEA
CAS 93821-30-8
A branched-chain fatty diethanolamide supplied as a thickener and foam stabilizer for cleansing systems. It is used in cosmetic and cleansing formulations as a viscosity-building thickener, foam booster, and emulsifier.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Acids & Salts
Isostearic Acid
CAS 30399-84-9
A liquid branched-chain C18 fatty acid supplied for ester synthesis, emulsification, and corrosion inhibition. Per its CIR/PubChem classification it is used as an emulsifier, surfactant, and binding agent, and as a corrosion inhibitor and chemical intermediate.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Isostearyl Alcohol
CAS 27458-93-1
A liquid branched-chain C18 fatty alcohol supplied as an emollient and viscosity modifier. Per its CIR/PubChem cosmetic classification it is used as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and viscosity-controlling agent.
Emolliency
Viscosity Modification
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Specialty Additives
Isotretinoin
CAS 4759-48-2
A potent oral retinoid used to treat severe acne by reducing sebum production, unclogging pores, and preventing breakouts. Commonly prescribed for persistent
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Kaolin (China Clay)
CAS 1332-58-7
A bright, inert aluminosilicate clay that coats paper, builds ceramics and extends filled compounds. Its largest uses are as a coating pigment and filler in paper and as a body and glaze raw material in ceramics, tiles and sanitary ware.
Thickening / Rheology
Color / Pigmentation
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Kerosene (Kerosine, Paraffin Oil)
CAS 8008-20-6
A versatile middle-distillate cut bridging fuel, solvent, and process-diluent duty across aviation, heating, and metalworking operations. It is used as a combustion fuel - including kerosene-type jet fuel, heating fuel, and lamp/lighting oil - and as an industrial solvent for degreasing and parts cleaning.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Specialty Additives
Kojic Acid
CAS 501-30-4
A naturally fermented pyranone valued for tyrosinase inhibition and as a building block for maltol-class flavor chemistry. It is used as a food additive to inhibit enzymatic browning, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of the flavor compounds maltol and ethyl maltol, and as…
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Esters
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD)
CAS 79725-98-7
A lipid-soluble, storage-stable kojic acid ester engineered for oil-phase cosmetic formulation. Industry references record its cosmetic function as an emollient; as a lipophilic kojic-acid derivative it is incorporated into skin-care formulations.
Emolliency
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Amines & Amides
L-Alanine (Alanine)
CAS 56-41-7
A fermentation-grade amino acid serving food, nutrition, and biochemical-reagent supply chains. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, as a substrate in microbiological and biochemical research and culture media, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Conditioning
Moisture Control
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Esters
L-Carnitine (Levocarnitine)
CAS 541-15-1
A quaternary-ammonium betaine supplied as a soluble ingredient for supplement, beverage, and personal-care formulation. It is used as an ingredient in dietary supplement and functional food and beverage formulations, and in cosmetics, where Industry references record cleansing and foam-boosting functions.
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Specialty Additives
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT)
CAS 36687-82-8
The non-hygroscopic tartrate salt of L-carnitine, formulated where powder stability and flow matter. It is used as an ingredient in dietary supplement and functional food and beverage products.
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Amines & Amides
L-Cysteine (Cysteine)
CAS 52-90-4
A thiol-functional amino acid prized as a reducing agent across baking, flavor, and personal-care chemistry. It is used as a reducing agent and dough conditioner in baking, as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement in food, and as a substrate in biochemical research.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
CAS 52-89-1
Conditioning
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Anhydrous (L-Cysteine HCl)
CAS 56-89-3
The soluble hydrochloride salt of L-cysteine for baking, flavor, and reduction-driven processing. It is used as a reducing agent and dough conditioner in baking, as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement, and as a reducing/hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.
Conditioning
Preservation
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Amines & Amides
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate (L-Cysteine HCl Monohydrate)
CAS 7048-04-6
A free-flowing monohydrate salt of L-cysteine for food, flavor, and personal-care manufacturing. It is used as a reducing agent and dough conditioner in baking, as a flavoring agent and nutritional supplement, and as a reducing/hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Specialty Additives
L-Erythrulose (Erythrulose)
CAS 533-50-6
A keto-tetrose self-tanning agent that develops color gradually through Maillard chemistry with skin keratin. It is used as a cosmetic self-tanning (sunless tanning) ingredient: a reducing sugar that reacts with amino groups in skin keratin via the Maillard reaction to develop color, and is commonly…
Color / Pigmentation
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Amines & Amides
L-Proline
CAS 147-85-3
A versatile amino-acid building block bridging fermentation media, food fortification, and fine-chemical synthesis. It is used as a component of microbiological culture media, as a flavoring agent and nutritional ingredient in food, and as a starting material in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Conditioning
Moisture Control
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Amines & Amides
L-Tyrosine (Tyrosine)
CAS 60-18-4
Aromatic amino acid serving nutrition, life-science research, and personal-care formulation. It is used as a nutritional supplement and flavoring ingredient in food, as a biochemical research reagent, and as a skin- and hair-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics.
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Acids & Salts
Lactamide MEA
CAS 2043-43-8
A lactic-acid-derived amide that delivers moisture retention and conditioning in personal-care formulations. It functions as a humectant and as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, and serves as an antistatic ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Moisture Control
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Lactic Acid
CAS 50-21-5
A versatile hydroxy acid spanning food acidulation, biopolymer feedstock, and industrial processing. It is used as an acidulant and pH regulator, as a solvent in the production of foods, drugs, and dyes, and as the monomer for polylactic acid (PLA).
pH Adjustment
Moisture Control
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Glycols & Polyols
Lactitol
CAS 585-86-4
A lactose-derived polyol bridging reduced-sugar food formulation and tablet manufacturing. It is used as a bulk sweetener and sugar substitute in food and as a diluent in solid pharmaceutical dosage forms.
Moisture Control
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Acids & Salts
Lactobionic Acid
CAS 96-82-2
A lactose-derived polyhydroxy acid valued as an antioxidant and a route to soluble mineral salts. It carries antioxidant functionality and is the parent acid of calcium lactobionate, a soluble calcium salt.
pH Adjustment
Conditioning
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Lanolin (Wool Wax)
CAS 8006-54-0
A naturally derived wool wax prized as an emollient base, lubricant, and rust-preventive film former. It is widely used as an emollient and skin-conditioning base in cosmetics and topical formulations, as a lubricant, and as a corrosion inhibitor in protective coatings.
Emolliency
Surfactancy
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Amines & Amides
Lauramide DEA (LDEA)
CAS 68603-91-8
A coconut-derived alkanolamide that builds foam and body in surfactant systems. It is used as a foam booster and stabilizer in liquid detergents and shampoos, and as a viscosity-building thickener and antistatic ingredient in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Amines & Amides
Lauramide DEA and Propylene Glycol (LDEA)
CAS 120-40-1
A pourable lauramide-DEA-in-glycol blend formulated for easy dosing into liquid surfactant systems. The lauramide DEA component functions as a foam booster and stabilizer and as a viscosity builder in liquid detergent and personal-care systems.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Amines & Amides
Lauramide MEA (LMEA)
CAS 142-78-9
A coconut-derived monoethanolamide that thickens and stabilizes foam in cleansing products. It is used as a foam booster and stabilizer, a viscosity-building thickener, and an antistatic ingredient in detergents and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Lauramine Oxide (Lauryldimethylamine Oxide)
CAS 1643-20-5
An amine-oxide surfactant that boosts and stabilizes foam across a wide pH and electrolyte range. It is used as a foam builder and stabilizer and as a wetting, viscosity-modifying, and antistatic ingredient in dishwashing detergents, shampoos, soaps, and hard-surface cleaners.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Lauraminopropionic Acid
CAS 1462-54-0
An amphoteric amino-acid surfactant offering mild, pH-flexible surface activity. As an amphoteric surface-active agent, materials of this class are used as mild co-surfactants in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Glycols & Polyols
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
Surfactancy
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Glycols & Polyols
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
Surfactancy
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Laureth-2 Acetate
CAS 32289-26-2
An acetate-capped lauryl ethoxylate used as a nonionic emollient and conditioning ingredient. It is used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Laureth-23
CAS 9002-92-0
A highly ethoxylated, water-soluble lauryl surfactant for emulsification and solubilization. It is used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and detergent in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Laureth-3
CAS 68551-12-2
A low-ethoxylate lauryl surfactant favored as an emulsifier and wetting agent. It is used as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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