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
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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
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Laureth-4
CAS 5274-68-0
A mid-range lauryl ethoxylate balancing oil affinity and emulsifying performance. It is used as an emulsifier, emollient, and solubilizer in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Laureth-4
CAS 68439-50-9
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Laureth-7
CAS 9002-92-0
A 7-mole ethoxylate of lauryl alcohol used as a low-foaming emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It is used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer and surfactant in personal-care and household formulations.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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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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Surfactants - Anionic
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA, C10-16 Alkylbenzenesulfonic Acid)
CAS 68584-22-5
The commercial C10-16 sulfonic acid feedstock neutralized into LAS surfactants for detergent production. It is a high-active anionic surfactant used to manufacture detergents and cleaners after neutralization.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Wetting
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Amines & Amides
Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine (DMA)
CAS 81613-56-1
An amidoamine conditioning agent that becomes cationic on protonation for substantive hair care. It is used as a conditioning and antistatic surfactant and emulsifier in hair- and skin-care formulations; its tertiary amine can be protonated to a cationic conditioning species.
Conditioning
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Lipase (Detergent Grade)
CAS 9001-62-1
Cleaning / Degreasing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Lycopene (Tomato Extract)
CAS 502-65-8
A carotenoid red colorant concentrated from tomato and supplied at a standardized lycopene assay. It is used as a natural red colorant in food and as a cosmetic colorant and antioxidant ingredient.
Preservation
Color / Pigmentation
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Surfactants - Anionic
Magnesium Alkyl Ether Sulfate (Magnesium Laureth Sulfate)
CAS 111937-03-2
A magnesium-counterion ether-sulfate surfactant supplied as a concentrated paste for foaming cleansers. It is used as a foaming and cleansing agent in shampoos, body washes, and liquid household and industrial cleaners.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
Magnesium Lauryl Sulfate (Magnesium Dodecyl Sulfate)
CAS 3097-08-3
A magnesium-counterion lauryl sulfate surfactant for foaming and cleansing systems. It is used as a cleansing and foaming surfactant in personal-care and household cleaning formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Magnesium Sulfate (Anhydrous)
CAS 7487-88-9
A dependable anhydrous desiccant and magnesium feedstock for fertilizer, textile, leather, and nutritional uses. It serves as a drying and dehydrating agent and is used across fertilizer manufacture, textile weighting and dyeing, leather tanning, and as a magnesium nutrient source in feed and food.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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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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Acids & Salts
Mandelic Acid
CAS 90-64-2
Synthesis Intermediate
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Manganese Sulfate
CAS 7785-87-7
The principal water-soluble manganese feedstock, supplying the metal for electrolytic processing while also serving agriculture and ceramics. It is used as a manganese micronutrient in fertilizers and animal feeds, as the precursor for electrolytic manganese metal and manganese dioxide, as a catalyst and paint drier,…
Synthesis Intermediate
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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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Surfactants - Cationic
Methyl Bis(hydrogenated Tallow Amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl Ammonium Methyl Sulfate
CAS 81646-13-1
A hydrogenated-tallow diamidoamine quat built for rich softening and antistatic conditioning. Quaternaries of this type serve as fabric-softening actives and as antistatic and fiber-conditioning agents.
Conditioning
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
CAS 68936-95-8
A sugar-derived nonionic emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water creams and lotions. It is used as a nonionic emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care and cosmetic oil-in-water formulations.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC, 4-Methyl-2-Pentanol)
CAS 108-11-2
The workhorse frother of sulfide and coal flotation circuits. It is used as a frother in the froth flotation of copper ores, coal, and tar sands, and as a solvent for dyes, oils, gums, resins, waxes, and cellulose esters.
Solvency
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Specialty Additives
Methyl Nortallow Tallowamidoethyl Imidazolinium Methosulfate
CAS 68610-77-5
A tallow imidazolinium methosulfate that imparts softness and static control to fibers. Quaternaries of this class are used as fabric- and textile-softening actives and as antistatic conditioning agents.
Conditioning
Surfactancy
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Esters
Methyl Soyate (Soybean Oil Methyl Esters)
CAS 67784-80-9
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
Methyl-1-tallow Amidoethyl-2-tallow Imidazolinium Methyl Sulfate
CAS 68424-85-1
A tallow-based imidazolinium quat that deposits softening, antistatic feel onto fibers and surfaces. Quaternaries of this class are used as fabric- and textile-softening actives and as antistatic, substantive conditioning agents.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Methyl-1-tallow Amidoethyl-2-tallow Imidazolinium Methyl Sulfate
CAS 68122-86-1
An imidazolinium quaternary engineered to bind to fibers and leave a soft, antistatic finish. Quaternaries of this class function as fabric-softening actives and as antistatic, substantive conditioning agents for fibers and surfaces.
Conditioning
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT)
CAS 26172-55-4
A broad-spectrum isothiazolinone microbiostat supplied as an in-can preservative for industrial and water-based systems. It is used as a preservative and biocide in cosmetics and across industrial systems including metalworking fluids, latex paints, adhesives, and process waters.
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT)
CAS 55965-84-9
A water-based 3:1 isothiazolinone preservative blend supplied for broad-spectrum protection of formulated products. It is used as a broad-spectrum preservative and biocide in cosmetics, personal-care products, and industrial water-based systems.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane, DCM)
CAS 75-09-2
A high-density, non-flammable chlorinated solvent for stripping, extraction, and degreasing. It is used predominantly in paint strippers and removers, as a process and extraction solvent in chemical manufacture, as a metal-cleaning and degreasing solvent, and as a blowing agent for polyurethane foam.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
CAS 2682-20-4
A broad-spectrum isothiazolinone preservative that holds back microbial spoilage in water-based systems. It is used as an antimicrobial preservative in paints, latex emulsions, adhesives, metalworking and cutting fluids, paper coatings, and cooling and process water.
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Surfactants - Anionic
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
CAS 67-71-0
A crystalline organosulfur solid that doubles as a high-boiling polar solvent and supplement-grade sulfur source. It is used as a polar solvent and as a dietary-supplement ingredient.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Mica
CAS 12001-26-2
A platy aluminosilicate mineral that reinforces and insulates across coatings, plastics, and drilling fluids. Ground mica's primary end uses are joint compound, oil-well-drilling additives, paint, roofing, and rubber products.
Thickening / Rheology
Color / Pigmentation
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Mineral Spirits (White Spirit, Stoddard Solvent)
CAS 64742-88-7
A petroleum-distillate solvent for thinning coatings and cleaning parts. It is used as a paint thinner and solvent in coatings and varnishes, as a cleaner and degreaser, and as a dry-cleaning solvent.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
CAS 7722-76-1
A fully water-soluble nitrogen-phosphorus salt for fertilizers, fire control, and food leavening. It is used as a fertilizer and water-soluble plant nutrient, as the active in ABC dry-chemical fire extinguishers and as a flame retardant for cellulosic materials, and as a leavening acid and acidity…
pH Adjustment
Flame Retardancy
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Acids & Salts
Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP)
CAS 7758-23-8
A fast-acting leavening acid and calcium-phosphate nutrient for baking, feed, and fertilizer. It is used as a leavening acid and acidulant in baking powders and self-rising flours, as a calcium-phosphorus mineral supplement in foods and animal feeds, and as a fertilizer.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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Acids & Salts
Monopotassium Phosphate (MKP, Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate)
CAS 7778-77-0
A fully water-soluble phosphorus-potassium salt for fertigation, food buffering, and fermentation. It is used as a high-analysis phosphorus-potassium fertilizer for fertigation and foliar feeding, as a buffering and sequestering agent in food, and as a phosphorus-potassium nutrient in fermentation and microbiological media.
pH Adjustment
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Solvents - Oxygenated
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)
CAS 872-50-4
A high-boiling polar aprotic solvent for resins, coatings, and electronics processing. It is widely used as a solvent for resins, polymers, pigments, and coatings, in paint stripping, and in microelectronics and semiconductor processing.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
Naphthalene Sulfonate (Sodium Naphthalene-1-Sulfonate)
CAS 130-14-3
A sulfonated-naphthalene building block for naphthol and dye-intermediate chemistry. Established uses include service as a chemical intermediate for alpha-naphthol and naphthol derivatives and as a sulfonate used to render phenols water-soluble.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Wetting
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Acids & Salts
Nitric Acid (HNO3)
CAS 7697-37-2
A high-volume mineral acid for nitration, metal treatment, and nitrate manufacture. Established uses include manufacture of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, metal pickling, cleaning, and etching, production of nitrates, nitro compounds, and explosives, and service as a wet etchant in semiconductor manufacturing.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-10 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 26027-38-3
A nonionic ethoxylate surfactant for emulsification, wetting, and detergency in industrial systems. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-4 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 127087-87-0
A low-mole-ratio nonionic ethoxylate used as an oil-soluble emulsifier and wetting agent. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-9 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 14409-72-4
A nonionic ethoxylate surfactant for emulsification, wetting, and detergency. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Nonylphenol (NP)
CAS 25154-52-3
An alkylphenol intermediate feedstock for ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins. Established uses include service as a feedstock for nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins, and as a co-stabilizer with mixed-metal heat stabilizers in plastics.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE)
CAS 68412-54-4
A workhorse nonionic surfactant for industrial cleaning, emulsification, and wetting. It functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent across industrial cleaning, textile processing, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE)
CAS 9016-45-9
A nonionic alkylphenol-ethoxylate surfactant for detergency, emulsification, and wetting. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting agent in detergents, cleaners, and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Octylphenol Ethoxylate (Octoxynol)
CAS 9036-19-5
A tert-octylphenol-based nonionic surfactant used where strong wetting and emulsification are required. It is used as a wetting agent, detergent, and emulsifier across industrial cleaning, emulsion, and process applications.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Odorless Mineral Spirits (Mineral Spirits, White Spirit)
CAS 64742-48-9
A low-odor petroleum solvent stocked for paint thinning, parts cleaning, and degreasing. Established uses include paint and coating thinning, parts cleaning and degreasing, extraction, and service as a carrier solvent in aerosols and wood preservatives.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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