Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol F Diglycidyl Ether Epoxy Resin (DGEBF, BPF Epoxy)
CAS 9003-36-5
A bisphenol-F epoxy resin for coatings, adhesives, and composite systems. It is used to formulate protective coatings, adhesives, composite laminates, and castings.
Crosslinking / Curing
Film Formation
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Blend of 2-ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate and 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate
CAS 211510-16-6
Difunctional, low-migration/low-odor liquid alpha-ketoester photoinitiator blend for clear UV coatings and varnishes (Coatings & Construction) Designed for low-migration UV/UV-LED packaging inks and overprint varnish (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives and plastics with reduced extractables (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Acids & Salts
Boric Acid (Orthoboric Acid)
CAS 10043-35-3
A primary boron feedstock bridging glassmaking, fluxing, and flame-retardant treatments. It is used in the manufacture of borosilicate glass and glass fiber, as a flux in metallurgy and soldering, as a flame retardant for cellulose insulation and textiles, and as a wood preservative.
Biocidal Action
pH Adjustment
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Butanol (n-Butanol, n-Butyl Alcohol)
CAS 71-36-3
A versatile four-carbon solvent and chemical intermediate for coatings, resins, and downstream butyl derivatives. It is used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, varnishes, natural and synthetic resins, gums, and dyes, and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of butyl esters, ethers, and other…
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Butyl Acrylate (n-Butyl Acrylate, BA)
CAS 141-32-2
An acrylate monomer that softens and toughens latex polymers for coatings, adhesives, and sealants. It is used to produce coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, textiles, plastics, and elastomers, including architectural latex coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Film Formation
Synthesis Intermediate
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Butyl Methacrylate (BMA)
CAS 97-88-1
An acrylic comonomer for coating, adhesive, and textile/leather/paper finishing resin systems. It is polymerized into solvent and emulsion coatings, adhesives, and textile, leather, and paper finishes, and is used as a lube-oil additive component.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
CAS 128-37-0
A general-purpose hindered-phenol antioxidant that interrupts radical chain oxidation across fuels, polymers, and oils. It inhibits oxidation in fuels, lubricating and process oils, waxes, synthetic rubbers, and plastics, functions as an anti-skinning agent in paints and inks, and in purified grades serves as a food…
Preservation
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Polymers & Resins
C12-C14 Alkyl Glycidyl Ether (AGE)
CAS 68609-97-2
A long-chain aliphatic reactive diluent for low-viscosity, flexible epoxy systems. Like other glycidyl ethers, it is added to epoxy resin systems to reduce viscosity and to improve wetting and flexibility.
Crosslinking / Curing
Viscosity Modification
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Caged Bicyclic Phosphate Flame Retardant (PEPA)
CAS 5301-78-0
PEPA is a phosphorus-rich caged bicyclic phosphate that serves as a char-forming, intumescent flame retardant and as a reactive building block for halogen-free flame-retardant systems. On heating it promotes a protective surface char that shields the underlying polymer and limits fuel release. Its pendant hydroxymethyl…
Flame Retardancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Calcium Carbonate
CAS 471-34-1
A versatile mineral filler, extender, and acid-neutralizing additive across plastics, paper, coatings, and food. It is used as a filler and extender in plastics, paper, paints, adhesives, and sealants; as an opacifier, pH/buffering agent, and abrasive; and as a food additive (dough conditioner, anti-caking, and…
Color / Pigmentation
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Chloride
CAS 10043-52-4
A hygroscopic calcium salt used for de-icing, dust control, drying, and brine applications. It is used as a pavement de-icer and dust-control agent, as a drying/dehydrating agent (desiccant) for gases and organic liquids, in oilfield fracturing and drilling fluids, and as a food additive (firming…
Viscosity Modification
Moisture Control
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Formate
CAS 544-17-2
A versatile calcium salt bridging construction, animal-feed, and industrial-process chemistry. It is used as a concrete set accelerator, a silage and food preservative, a binder for fine-ore briquettes, and a component of drilling fluids and lubricants; it also serves in chrome tanning and flue-gas scrubbing.
pH Adjustment
Biocidal Action
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Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime, Hydrated Lime)
CAS 1305-62-0
A workhorse alkali for construction, water treatment, and pH control across industrial process streams. It is used in mortar, plaster, and cement; in water and wastewater treatment; in paper-pulp production; in leather dehairing; and as a pH-adjusting and buffering agent, including food-additive use as a…
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Lactate
CAS 814-80-2
pH Adjustment
Chelation / Sequestration
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Specialty Additives
Calcium Lignosulfonate
CAS 8061-52-7
Thickening / Rheology
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Nitrate
CAS 13477-34-4
A fully water-soluble nitrate salt that delivers plant-available calcium and nitrogen while accelerating concrete set and curbing sewer odor. It is used as a fast-acting calcium-and-nitrogen fertilizer, as a set accelerator for concrete (notably in cold-weather placement), and in wastewater treatment to suppress hydrogen sulfide…
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)
CAS 1305-78-8
The high-tonnage lime feedstock underpinning metallurgy, construction, and water treatment. It is used in steelmaking as a flux, in construction materials, in non-ferrous ore flotation, in paper-pulp and glass manufacture, in water and sewage treatment, and as a dehydrating agent.
pH Adjustment
Moisture Control
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Specialty Additives
Calcium Petroleum Sulfonate
CAS 61789-86-4
Corrosion Inhibition
Lubrication
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Calcium Silicate
CAS 1344-95-2
A high-absorbency mineral additive that keeps powders free-flowing and reinforces compounded materials. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powders, as an absorbent for liquids and gases, as a reinforcing filler in elastomers and plastics, and as a constituent of lime glass,…
Thickening / Rheology
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Calcium Stearate
CAS 1592-23-0
A metallic-soap additive that lubricates, releases, and scavenges acid across plastics and building materials. It stabilizes PVC resins, acts as a release agent for molded plastics, and waterproofs fabrics, cement, and stucco.
Surfactancy
Color / Pigmentation
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Carbazole Oxime-Ester Photoinitiator
CAS 478556-66-0
This is a high-sensitivity Type I oxime-ester photoinitiator built on a carbazole chromophore. Under UV exposure it fragments to generate free radicals that initiate polymerization, and its high light absorptivity lets it drive cure in deeply pigmented and heavily filled formulations where conventional photoinitiators stall.…
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Carbon Black (CB)
CAS 1333-86-4
Engineered elemental carbon that reinforces rubber and delivers deep, durable black coloration. It is used as a reinforcing filler in rubber, including tires, and as a black pigment in inks, coatings and plastics.
Color / Pigmentation
UV Protection
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Polymers & Resins
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
CAS 9000-11-7
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC, Cellulose Gum)
CAS 9004-32-4
A water-soluble cellulose ether delivering thickening, water retention, and suspension across food and industrial systems. It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier; in drilling muds, detergents, paints, adhesives, printing inks, and textile sizes; and as a protective colloid and viscosity modifier.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Acids & Salts
Casein (Acid Casein)
CAS 9000-71-9
A milk-derived protein binder long used in adhesives, coated papers, and industrial finishes. Industrial uses include adhesives, paper coatings, paints, casein plastics, and man-made fibers, and it serves as a protective colloid, emulsifying agent, and binder.
Film Formation
Thickening / Rheology
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Cetyl Alcohol (1-Hexadecanol)
CAS 36653-82-4
A C16 fatty alcohol that thickens, opacifies, and stabilizes emulsions while leaving a smooth emollient feel. It is used as an emollient, emulsion modifier, and opacifying agent in cosmetics and as an emulsifying and stiffening aid in pharmaceutical preparations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Chromium(III) Oxide (Chromium Oxide Green, Cr2O3)
CAS 1308-38-9
A heat- and light-stable green oxide spanning pigments, abrasives, refractories and chromium metallurgy. Its hardness suits it to abrasive and polishing compounds and its thermal stability to refractory materials.
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Acids & Salts
Citric Acid (E330)
CAS 77-92-9
Citric acid is a food- and industrial-grade tricarboxylic acid that does double duty — a tart acidulant and pH buffer, and a metal-ion chelating sequestrant.
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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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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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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Polymers & Resins
Cresol Novolac Epoxy Resin (CNE, o-Cresol Novolac Epoxy)
CAS 37382-79-9
A high-functionality cresol-novolac epoxy for heat- and chemical-resistant cure. The high epoxy functionality produces heat- and chemical-resistant cured networks used in protective coatings, adhesives, and electrical laminates.
Crosslinking / Curing
Film Formation
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate (CDP)
CAS 26444-49-5
Flame retardant plasticizer for flexible PVC, cellulose esters, and vinyl Low-temperature, fire-resistant plasticization for coatings and films Cost-effective aryl phosphate flexibilizer for fire-rated compounds
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Amines & Amides
Cyanoethylated isophoronediamine (acrylonitrile / IPDA 1:1 Michael adduct)
CAS 93940-97-7
Mono-cyanoethylated IPDA modified-amine curing agent/crosslinker for epoxy and PU Lengthens pot life and lowers reactivity vs neat isophoronediamine Used in protective coatings, flooring and adhesives
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Amines & Amides
Cyanoethylated Isophoronediamine (Acrylonitrile-IPDA Adduct)
CAS 90530-15-7
Cyanoethylated isophoronediamine is the Michael-addition adduct of acrylonitrile onto isophoronediamine (IPDA). Capping part of the amine functionality lowers reactivity, which turns an otherwise fast cycloaliphatic diamine into a slower, easier-to-handle epoxy curing agent with a longer working window
Crosslinking / Curing
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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.
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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).
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Polymers & Resins
DGEBA Liquid Epoxy Resin (Bisphenol-A Diglycidyl Ether)
CAS 25068-38-6
The base liquid epoxy resin underpinning adhesives, coatings, and composites. It is used to formulate adhesives, protective and industrial coatings, castings and pottings, and fiberglass-reinforced composite laminates.
Film Formation
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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
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Specialty Additives
Di(tert-Butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene
CAS 25155-25-3
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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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
Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA, 4,4′-Methylenedianiline)
CAS 101-77-9
The aromatic diamine that feeds MDI manufacture and epoxy, polyamide, and polyimide chemistry. PubChem also records its use as an epoxy and polyurethane-elastomer curing agent and as a monomer for polyamide and polyimide resins.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Dibutyl Maleate (DBM)
CAS 105-76-0
A plasticizing maleate diester that copolymerizes to build flexibility into the polymer backbone. The reactive double bond lets it copolymerize into vinyl and acrylic systems while contributing flexibility.
Crosslinking / Curing
Plasticizing
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Amines & Amides
Dicyandiamide
CAS 461-58-5
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Dicyclohexylmethane Diisocyanate (H12MDI, Hydrogenated MDI)
CAS 5124-30-1
The saturated MDI analog for non-yellowing, optically stable polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Industry references record its primary use in flexible coatings and polyurethane elastomers and in urethane products that do not yellow on light exposure.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Esters
Diethyl Fumarate (Fumaric Acid Diethyl Ester)
CAS 623-91-6
The trans-configured fumarate diester, valued as a reactive comonomer and synthesis intermediate. The unsaturated diester is used as a reactive comonomer and as an intermediate in organic and polymer synthesis.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Diethyl Maleate (DEM)
CAS 141-05-9
An unsaturated diester whose activated double bond drives Michael additions and copolymerizations. Its activated carbon-carbon double bond makes it a Michael acceptor and a comonomer for copolymers with styrene and vinyl chloride.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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