Polymers & Resins
HALS-944 Light Stabilizer (Polymeric Triazine-Piperidine HALS)
CAS 70624-18-9
This is a high-molecular-weight polymeric hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) built on a triazine and tetramethylpiperidine backbone. It protects polyolefins and other polymers from UV-induced degradation by scavenging the free radicals generated during photo-oxidation, regenerating active species so it works catalytically. Its oligomeric structure gives…
UV Protection
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Polymers & Resins
HDI Allophanate Polyisocyanate (Low-Viscosity)
CAS 28182-81-2
An allophanate-modified aliphatic polyisocyanate based on hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), supplied at low viscosity to cut solvent demand. It serves as the hardener in two-component polyurethane coatings, where its NCO groups crosslink hydroxyl-functional acrylic and polyester resins. The aliphatic HDI backbone delivers the gloss and UV…
Crosslinking / Curing
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Polymers & Resins
HDI Biuret Polyisocyanate
CAS 28182-81-2
HDI biuret polyisocyanate is a low-monomer aliphatic polyisocyanate resin formed from hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) via biuret linkages. It is used as the hardener (crosslinker) in two-component polyurethane coatings that demand weatherability and abrasion resistance
Crosslinking / Curing
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Polymers & Resins
HDI Isocyanurate Trimer Polyisocyanate
CAS 28182-81-2
HDI isocyanurate trimer is a low-monomer aliphatic polyisocyanate resin built on the thermally stable isocyanurate (trimer) ring of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). It is used as the hardener in two-component polyurethane coatings requiring high durability and light stability
Crosslinking / Curing
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Specialty Additives
Heavy Alkylate Naphtha (Heavy Distillate)
CAS 64741-65-7
Branched paraffinic alkylate cut supplied as a high-octane blendstock and clean-burning solvent. Used as a gasoline octane blendstock, as a petrochemical feedstock, and as an industrial solvent in coatings and degreasing.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hectorite
CAS 12173-47-6
A smectite clay whose swelling platelets build thixotropic structure and suspend particles in water-based systems. It is used as a rheology modifier, viscosity-control and suspending agent and as an absorbent and bulking agent in personal-care, coatings and industrial formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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Acids & Salts
Hexafluorozirconic Acid
CAS 12021-95-3
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Synthesis Intermediate
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM, HMDSO)
CAS 107-46-0
Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM / HMDSO, CAS 107-46-0) is the shortest linear siloxane and the most volatile silicone fluid, at about 0.65 cSt — sold in the trade as MM fluid. It acts as a chain stopper in PDMS manufacture, a fast-evaporating carrier in personal care, and…
Solvency
Slip / Release
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Polymers & Resins
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI)
CAS 822-06-0
The aliphatic diisocyanate behind weather- and UV-stable two-component polyurethane topcoats. It is mainly converted to higher-molecular-weight HDI-based polyisocyanates (biuret and isocyanurate) that act as crosslinkers in two-component polyurethane paint systems for automotive refinish, marine, and industrial-maintenance coatings.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA)
CAS 124-09-4
Aliphatic diamine curing agent for epoxy resins, giving a flexible, impact-resistant cured film Diamine chain extender/monomer for polyamide and polyurethane systems Used in industrial coatings and adhesives requiring a primary-amine cure
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Glycols & Polyols
Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, HG)
CAS 107-41-5
A coupling solvent that thins formulations and carries actives across coatings, fluids, and personal care. It functions as a solvent-plasticizer in paints and lacquers and as an additive in hydraulic fluids, inks, leather, paper, and textiles.
Solvency
Moisture Control
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hydrated Silica
CAS 10279-57-9
Synthetic amorphous silica delivered in grades for dentifrice abrasion, flow control, and rheology building. It functions as a mild abrasive, absorbent, and anti-caking/thickening agent, with primary use in dentifrices and personal-care products and as a filler in industrial formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Color / Pigmentation
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Specialty Additives
Hydroabietyl Alcohol (Dihydroabietyl Alcohol)
CAS 68551-13-3
A pale, rosin-derived primary alcohol used as a tackifier and resinous plasticizer in adhesives and coatings. Its tack, pale color, solvent solubility, and compatibility with resins, film-formers, and oils make it a resinous plasticizer and tackifier in adhesives, sealants, plastics, lacquers, inks, and coatings.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Acids & Salts
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid, HCl)
CAS 7647-01-0
A high-volume mineral acid stocked for metal treatment, pH adjustment, and chemical synthesis. It is used for metal pickling and surface cleaning, electroplating, ore and oil-well acidizing, pH neutralization, and as a feedstock for producing chlorides and other chemicals.
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Polymers & Resins
Hydrogen Peroxide-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Complex (PVP-H2O2, Povidone-Peroxide)
CAS 9003-39-8
A stabilized povidone-peroxide complex delivering dry-handling active oxygen for oxidizing formulations. It is used as a controlled source of hydrogen peroxide for oxidation and bleaching applications.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Hydrogen Peroxide-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Complex (PVP-H2O2)
CAS 7722-84-1
A powder-form peroxide-carrier complex supplying stabilized active oxygen for oxidative formulations. It is used as a controlled source of hydrogen peroxide for oxidation and bleaching applications.
Biocidal Action
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
Hydrogenated Bisphenol A (HBPA)
CAS 80-04-6
Cycloaliphatic diol building block for saturated polyester and polyurethane systems with improved weatherability versus aromatic bisphenol A Reactive polyol used as a chain-extender/modifier in coatings and resin networks Provides a hydrogenated, UV-stable backbone in high-durability coating resins
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Hydrolyzed Polymaleic Anhydride (HPMA)
CAS 26099-09-2
A thermally stable polycarboxylate supplied for boiler, cooling-water, and desalination scale control. It is used in water treatment as a scale and corrosion inhibitor and dispersant, particularly under high-temperature and high-hardness conditions such as boiler and cooling-water systems.
Crosslinking / Curing
Scale Inhibition
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Hydrophobic Fumed Silica (Silane-Treated)
CAS 68909-20-6
A silane-treated fumed silica supplied for thixotropy and sag control in non-aqueous systems. It is used as a rheology modifier, anti-settling and thickening agent, and free-flow/anti-caking additive in coatings, inks, adhesives, and personal-care and industrial systems.
Thickening / Rheology
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hydrotalcite (Synthetic Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxycarbonate)
CAS 11097-59-9
Synthesis Intermediate
Thickening / Rheology
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Specialty Additives
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
CAS 9004-62-0
A nonionic cellulosic thickener supplied for water-borne coatings, construction, and personal-care rheology. It is used as a thickener, suspending agent, binder, protective colloid, and film former in latex paints, building products, oilfield fluids, and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose
CAS 9032-42-2
Thickening / Rheology
Moisture Control
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Esters
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
CAS 893412-73-2
A non-acid retinoid ester supplied to skin-care formulators as a vitamin A-derivative active. It is supplied as a cosmetic retinoid ingredient for skin-care formulations.
Conditioning
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Specialty Additives
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC, Hypromellose)
CAS 9004-65-3
A versatile cellulosic polymer supplied for construction admixtures, controlled rheology, and film formation. It is used as a thickener, film former, binder, emulsifier, water-retention aid, and protective colloid in construction products such as tile mortars and plasters, as well as coatings, adhesives, and personal-care and…
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Imidazole
CAS 288-32-4
Heterocyclic latent curing agent/accelerator for one-component epoxy systems, giving high-Tg, heat-resistant networks Used in epoxy molding compounds, electrical laminates and powder coatings as a fast cure catalyst Promotes homopolymerization of epoxy groups at elevated cure temperatures
Crosslinking / Curing
Corrosion Inhibition
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Iron Oxide Black (Synthetic, CI 77499)
CAS 12227-89-3
A synthetic black iron-oxide pigment supplied in bulk for coatings, plastics, and construction coloring. It is used as a colorant in paints and coatings, plastics, construction materials, and cosmetics, and serves as a filler and adsorbent.
Color / Pigmentation
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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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Amines & Amides
Isoamyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate
CAS 21245-01-2
Liquid tertiary-amine co-initiator/synergist for Type II UV-cure coatings (Coatings & Construction) Amine synergist for UV inks and overprint varnishes with good solubility (Industrial Manufacturing) Boosts surface cure of UV-curable adhesives and plastics (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Isodecyl Diphenyl Phosphate (DPDP)
CAS 29761-21-5
Flame retardant plasticizer for flexible PVC, coatings, and vinyl compounds Low-volatility, fire-resistant flexibilizer with good low-temperature performance Mixed alkyl-aryl phosphate for fire-rated flexible polymer goods
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Amines & Amides
Isophorone Diamine (IPDA)
CAS 2855-13-2
A cycloaliphatic diamine serving both as a color-stable epoxy hardener and the route to IPDI. Industry references record its use as an epoxy hardener, as a chemical intermediate for the corresponding diisocyanate, and in the production of polymers, mainly polyurethanes.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Polymers & Resins
Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI)
CAS 4098-71-9
A cycloaliphatic diisocyanate for non-yellowing, weather-resistant polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Industry references record its resistance to light discoloration and chemical attack, and it is used in powder coatings and one-component polyurethane enamels.
Film Formation
Crosslinking / Curing
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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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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Isopropylated Triphenyl Phosphate
CAS 68937-41-7
Isopropylated triphenyl phosphate (IPPP) is a halogen-free aryl phosphate ester that acts as a flame-retardant plasticizer, softening a polymer and raising its fire resistance in a single additive. It is widely used in flexible PVC and engineering plastics and as a fire-resistant base-fluid component in…
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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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 - 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 - Anionic
Lignosulfonate (Lignin Sulfonate, Sulfonated Lignin)
CAS 8068-05-1
A wood-derived anionic dispersant and binder that cuts water demand in concrete and holds powders together. It functions as a dispersing agent and emulsifier and is widely used as a concrete water-reducing admixture and plasticizer, a binder for animal-feed pellets and briquettes, and a dust-suppression…
Cleaning / Degreasing
Wetting
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Esters
Linseed Oil (Flaxseed Oil)
CAS 8001-26-1
A high-iodine drying oil that polymerizes in air to film-form paints, finishes, and linoleum. It is used as a binder and drying oil in oil paints, varnishes, and printing inks, as a wood finish and preservative, and as a raw material for putty, glazing compounds,…
Emolliency
Film Formation
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
CAS 70131-67-8
A pumpable silicone elastomer that molds into flexible, thermally stable parts. It cures into a heat-, cold-, and weather-resistant rubber used for molded seals, gaskets, and O-rings, for electrical insulation and encapsulation, and for flexible molds and heat-resistant housewares.
Crosslinking / Curing
Film Formation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Lithium Silicate
CAS 12627-14-4
Film Formation
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Polymers & Resins
Low-Viscosity HDI Trimer Polyisocyanate
CAS 28182-81-2
Low-viscosity HDI trimer is an aliphatic polyisocyanate resin based on the isocyanurate (trimer) of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), formulated for reduced viscosity. It serves as the hardener in high-solids, low-VOC two-component polyurethane coatings
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
m-Xylylenediamine (MXDA)
CAS 1477-55-0
An araliphatic diamine that hardens epoxy resins and routes to m-xylylene diisocyanate. PubChem also records its use as a source of m-xylylene diisocyanate (MXDI). Supplied as a bulk amine intermediate for epoxy hardener and isocyanate manufacture.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Magnesium Chloride
CAS 7786-30-3
A versatile magnesium salt spanning de-icing brines, oxychloride cements, and nutrient supply. It is used for road de-icing and dust control, as the reactive component in magnesium oxychloride (Sorel) cement and wallboard, and as a magnesium source in fertilizers and animal feed.
Viscosity Modification
Moisture Control
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Polymers & Resins
Maleic Acid-Acrylic Acid Copolymer (MA/AA)
CAS 26677-99-6
A low-molecular-weight polycarboxylate used to inhibit scale and disperse particulates in water systems. Used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in industrial water treatment and as a builder and anti-redeposition agent in detergents.
Film Formation
Scale Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
Maleic Anhydride (MAH)
CAS 108-31-6
The reactive anhydride monomer that underpins unsaturated polyester resins and maleic-modified chemistries. Industry references record its use in unsaturated polyester and alkyd-type resins, copolymerization reactions, coatings and paper-sizing resins, lube-oil dispersants and corrosion inhibitors, and the manufacture of fumaric and tartaric acids, plus its role…
Film Formation
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Melamine
CAS 108-78-1
Synthesis Intermediate
Flame Retardancy
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Specialty Additives
Melamine Cyanurate
CAS 37640-57-6
Flame Retardancy
Lubrication
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Polymers & Resins
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (Melamine Resin)
CAS 68002-20-0
A thermosetting amino resin that cures into hard, heat- and scratch-resistant networks. It is used as a crosslinking agent in industrial coatings, as a binder in laminates and molding compounds, and as a finishing resin in textiles.
Film Formation
Crosslinking / Curing
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