Esters
1-(2-Carboxylatoethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-isoheptadecyl-1H-imidazolium (Imidazoline-Derived Amphoteric Surfactant)
CAS 68630-96-6
An imidazolinium-based amphoteric surfactant offering mild cleansing and conditioning in surfactant blends. It is documented as a surfactant used for cleansing, foaming, and hair conditioning in personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Surfactancy
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Solvents - Oxygenated
1-Pentanol (n-Amyl Alcohol)
CAS 71-41-0
A C5 primary alcohol solvent and ester intermediate. It is used as a solvent for resins, gums, and petroleum additives, as an intermediate for amyl acetate and other esters, and as a frother in ore flotation.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Butoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether)
CAS 111-76-2
A coupling glycol-ether solvent bridging water- and oil-soluble formulation components. It is widely used as a coalescing and coupling solvent in surface coatings and inks and as the active solvent in household and industrial cleaners, glass cleaners, and metal cleaners.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, EGEE)
CAS 110-80-5
A coupling glycol-ether solvent bridging polar and nonpolar phases in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations. It dissolves nitrocellulose, lacquers, resins, dyes, and epoxy systems, and is used as a solvent for coatings, inks, and adhesives and as an anti-icing additive in aviation fuel.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA)
CAS 868-77-9
A reactive hydroxyl-bearing monomer supplied for radiation-cure, adhesive, and hydrogel polymer systems. It is used in UV-curable inks, coatings and adhesives, acrylic resins, dental materials, and as a comonomer in hydrogels and contact-lens polymers.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
2-Hydroxyphosphonocarboxylic Acid (HPAA, Hydroxyphosphonoacetic Acid)
CAS 23783-26-8
A carbon-phosphorus phosphonate used to inhibit metal corrosion in industrial water systems. It is applied in industrial water-treatment programs, where phosphonates of this type protect metal surfaces in recirculating and cooling-water systems.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)
CAS 149-30-4
The benchmark thiazole accelerator for sulfur cure, doubling as a metal corrosion inhibitor. It accelerates the sulfur vulcanization of natural and synthetic rubber, and is also used as a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids, antifreezes, and greases, and in adhesives.
Corrosion Inhibition
Crosslinking / Curing
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Methoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether)
CAS 109-86-4
A glycol-ether solvent spanning coatings, dye processing, and microelectronics. It is used in varnishes, lacquers, wood stains, and dye baths, and in the microelectronics industry within photoresist formulations and circuit-board manufacture.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Specialty Additives
2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (OIT, Octylisothiazolinone)
CAS 26530-20-1
An octyl isothiazolinone supplied as a dry-film and in-can material preservative for industrial coatings and fluids. It is used as a film and in-can preservative in paints, coatings, adhesives, polishes, and metalworking fluids, and in wood and leather preservation.
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2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA)
CAS 10222-01-2
A non-oxidizing, bromine-based biocide for microbial control in industrial water and process fluids. It controls bacteria, algae, and fungi in industrial water systems and is used as a preservative in pulp and paper-mill water, cooling water, metalworking fluids, oilfield drilling muds, and latex emulsions and…
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Acids & Salts
Acetic Acid (Glacial Acetic Acid, Ethanoic Acid)
CAS 64-19-7
A foundational carboxylic acid feedstock and acidulant spanning chemical synthesis, textiles, and food. It is used to manufacture acetic anhydride and other organic chemicals for the plastics, pharmaceutical, dye, textile, rubber, and photographic industries, and as an acidifying and neutralizing agent.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Acetone (Propanone)
CAS 67-64-1
Acetone is the workhorse fast-evaporating ketone solvent — it dissolves fats, oils, resins, rubber and plastics cleanly and is a major feedstock for downstream ketone chemistry.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Acrylic Acid (AA)
CAS 79-10-7
The base monomer of the acrylics value chain, feeding superabsorbents, acrylate esters, and waterborne polymers. Most is converted to acrylate esters (ethyl, butyl, methyl, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) and to polyacrylic acid and its salts; major polymer outlets include superabsorbents, coatings, adhesives, paints, and emulsion polymers.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Surfactants - Anionic
Acrylic Acid/AMPS Copolymer (AA/AMPS)
CAS 40623-75-4
A water-soluble acrylic copolymer used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in water treatment. Copolymers of this class are used in water treatment as scale inhibitors and dispersants, controlling calcium, phosphate, and iron scale in cooling water, boilers, and reverse-osmosis systems.
Chelation / Sequestration
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Activated Carbon (Activated Charcoal, GAC)
CAS 7440-44-0
A high-surface-area adsorbent for purification of water, air, gases, and process streams. It is used as an adsorbent for purification and decolorization of water, air, gases, and liquids, and as a reducing agent in process applications.
Color / Pigmentation
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Amines & Amides
Alkyl Pyridine (Alkylated Pyridine Bases)
CAS 68391-11-7
An alkylated pyridine-base cut supplied as a basic-nitrogen reaction solvent and synthesis intermediate. Pyridine bases of this class are used as solvents and as chemical intermediates in the synthesis of agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemicals.
Corrosion Inhibition
Synthesis Intermediate
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Solvents - Oxygenated
alpha-Terpineol (α-Terpineol)
CAS 98-55-5
A lilac-note terpene alcohol bridging fragrance, flavor, and solvent duty. It is widely used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics, as a synthetic flavoring agent, and as an organic solvent.
Solvency
Biocidal Action
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Acids & Salts
Aluminum Sulfate (Alum)
CAS 10043-01-3
The workhorse aluminum coagulant for water and wastewater clarification, also used across paper, textile, and leather processing. It also serves as a sizing agent in papermaking, a mordant in textile dyeing, a leather-tanning agent, and in fireproofing and waterproofing of cloth and concrete.
pH Adjustment
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid (ATMP)
CAS 6419-19-8
An organophosphonate scale-and-corrosion inhibitor and chelant for industrial water systems. It is used mainly as a chelating/sequestering and deflocculant agent and as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment, and as a stabilizer for peroxide bleaching solutions in textile and paper processing.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Amines & Amides
Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA)
CAS 111-41-1
A bifunctional amino-alcohol intermediate for chelants, surfactants, and metalworking-fluid additives. It is used as a chemical intermediate, a textile-finishing compound, and an additive to metalworking/cutting oils, and it functions as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-regulating agent.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP, 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol)
CAS 124-68-5
A multifunctional amino alcohol used as a neutralizer, emulsifier, and acid-gas absorbent. Industry references record its use as a neutralizer/pH regulator and emulsifying agent in cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral-oil and wax emulsions, as an intermediate for surface-active agents, and as an absorbent for acidic…
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid) Tetrasodium Salt (ATMP, Tetrasodium Salt)
CAS 20592-85-2
A tetrasodium aminophosphonate sequestrant for scale, corrosion, and deposit control in circulating-water systems. it functions as a chelating agent, anti-scaling agent, corrosion inhibitor, and dispersant, including in petroleum-production process water.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
Ammonia (Anhydrous Ammonia)
CAS 7664-41-7
Anhydrous ammonia — the foundational nitrogen feedstock for fertilizers, refrigeration, and chemical synthesis. The majority of production goes to fertilizers; it is also used as a refrigerant gas and as a feedstock for nitric acid, urea, plastics, explosives, synthetic fibers, and dyes, with further use…
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Bifluoride (Ammonium Hydrogen Fluoride)
CAS 1341-49-7
An acid-fluoride salt used for glass etching, metal brightening, and oilfield acidizing. It is used for glass etching and frosting, aluminum and metal brightening and pickling, electroplating, oil-well acidizing, and sterilizing food-processing and dairy equipment, and as a flux.
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Bisulfite
CAS 10192-30-0
A 60% aqueous reducing-agent solution used for oxygen scavenging, sulfite pulping, and fertilizer sulfur. A reducing agent, it is used as an oxygen scavenger and corrosion-control additive in drilling fluids and boiler water, in sulfite pulping, as a sulfur source in fluid fertilizers, and in…
Preservation
Corrosion Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Chloride (Sal Ammoniac)
CAS 12125-02-9
Sal ammoniac — a versatile salt used as a soldering flux, battery electrolyte, and plating and dyeing aid. It is used as a soldering and galvanizing flux, in dry-cell (Leclanché) batteries, in electroplating and zinc/tin plating, as a mordant in textile dyeing, as a pickling…
Viscosity Modification
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
CAS 6484-52-2
Technical-grade ammonium nitrate serving both nitrogen fertilization and industrial oxidizer demand. Industry references record its dominant uses as a high-nitrogen fertilizer and as an oxidizer in industrial and mining explosives, with additional use in instant cold packs (endothermic dissolution) and as a chemical intermediate.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Amorphous Silica (Synthetic Amorphous Silica, Silicon Dioxide)
CAS 7631-86-9
A versatile synthetic silica engineered for flow, rheology, and reinforcement across powders, liquids, and rubber. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powders, a liquid carrier and adsorbent, a viscosity-control/thickening agent, a defoamer, a mild abrasive, and a reinforcing filler in rubber…
Thickening / Rheology
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Acids & Salts
Arachidyl Oleate (Icosyl Oleate)
CAS 22393-88-0
A long-chain wax-ester emollient supplying rich, cushioned skin feel in anhydrous and emulsified systems. Esters of this class are used as emollients and skin-feel/texture modifiers in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
pH Adjustment
Emolliency
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Barium Sulfate (Barite, Barytes)
CAS 7727-43-7
A high-density, inert sulfate that adds weight to drilling muds and body to filled formulations. Its high specific gravity makes it the standard weighting agent in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids and a high-density aggregate for radiation-shielding concrete.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Bentonite (Montmorillonite Clay)
CAS 1302-78-9
A swelling montmorillonite clay that delivers binding, suspension, and adsorption performance across foundry, drilling, and processing operations. It is used as a binder in foundry molding and core sands, as the principal viscosifier in drilling muds, as an iron-ore pelletizing binder, and as an adsorbent…
Color / Pigmentation
Thickening / Rheology
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Acids & Salts
Benzalkonium Chloride (ADBAC, BAC)
CAS 68391-01-5
A workhorse cationic quaternary-ammonium biocide and wetting agent for cleaning, sanitizing, and material-preservation systems. It functions as a cationic wetting agent and biocide, and is documented for use as a disinfectant, sanitizer, and antimicrobial preservative across cleaning, personal-care, textile, pulp-and-paper, and metallurgical applications.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Acids & Salts
Benzalkonium Chloride (ADBAC, BAC)
CAS 63449-41-2
The same benzalkonium quat chemistry under a related alkyl-distribution CAS, supplied for biocide and cationic-surfactant use. It acts as a cationic surfactant and biocide and is documented for use as a disinfectant, sanitizer, and antimicrobial preservative, as well as in textile, pulp-and-paper, and metallurgical processes.
Biocidal Action
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Surfactants - Cationic
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC, ADBAC)
CAS 8001-54-5
A cationic quaternary-ammonium surfactant used as a wetting and emulsifying agent in industrial processing. It is a cationic wetting and emulsifying agent used in textile, pulp-and-paper, and metal-processing operations.
Biocidal Action
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Benzisothiazolinone (BIT)
CAS 2634-33-5
A broad-spectrum isothiazolinone preservative for protecting water-based industrial products from microbial spoilage. It is used as a preservative in water-based products such as paints, pastes, and metalworking and cutting fluids, and as an antimicrobial/slimicide in manufacturing.
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Benzotriazole (BTA)
CAS 95-14-7
A copper-passivating azole that forms a protective film on copper and brass, specified across cooling-water and metal-protection programs. It protects metal in recirculating water-cooling systems, metalworking fluids, and antifreeze, and also serves as a chemical intermediate and a tarnish-preventing surface treatment.
Biocidal Action
Corrosion Inhibition
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Benzyl Acetate
CAS 140-11-4
A jasmine-note aromatic ester serving both perfumery and cellulose-solvent duty. Established uses include service as a fragrance and flavoring agent and as a solvent for cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, and natural and synthetic resins; it also appears in lacquers, polishes, printing inks, and varnish removers.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Benzyl Alcohol
CAS 100-51-6
A versatile aromatic solvent and preservative spanning coatings, cosmetics, and synthesis. Established uses include service as a solvent for dyestuffs, cellulose esters, and waxes; a preservative and viscosity-control agent in cosmetics; a fragrance component; and an intermediate for benzyl esters and ethers.
Preservation
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Solvents - Aromatic
Benzyl Chloride
CAS 100-44-7
A benzylating intermediate feeding plasticizer, quaternary, and fine-chemical synthesis. Established uses include the manufacture of benzyl alcohol, phenylacetic acid, benzyl phthalate plasticizers, quaternary ammonium salts, dyes, and perfume and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Benzylparaben
CAS 94-18-8
A benzyl-ester paraben for antimicrobial preservation of personal-care systems. PubChem/CIR classify it as a cosmetic antimicrobial. It is supplied in bulk as a preservative ingredient for personal-care formulations.
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Solvents - Aromatic
Biphenyl (Diphenyl)
CAS 92-52-4
An aromatic hydrocarbon valued as a heat-transfer medium and dyeing assistant. Established uses include service as a heat-transfer fluid, an intermediate in organic synthesis, a dye carrier for polyester dyeing, and a fungistat in citrus-fruit packaging.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Bis(hexamethylene Triamine Penta(methylene Phosphonic Acid)) (BHMTPMPA)
CAS 34690-00-1
A high-charge-density aminophosphonate sequestrant engineered for scale and corrosion control in demanding aqueous systems. Documented uses include service as an anti-scaling agent and corrosion inhibitor, with industrial reporting in oil and gas drilling, extraction, and chemical manufacturing.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Bisabolol (alpha-Bisabolol)
CAS 23089-26-1
A sesquiterpene alcohol valued as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is used as a fragrance ingredient, is indexed as a flavoring agent, and is incorporated into cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Conditioning
Emolliency
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol A (BPA)
CAS 80-05-7
A diphenol monomer that is the principal building block for polycarbonate and epoxy resins. Its largest use is the manufacture of polycarbonate, followed by epoxy resins (reacted with epichlorohydrin); it is also used in unsaturated polyester, polysulfone, and polyetherimide resins and as a chemical intermediate.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether Epoxy Resin (DGEBA, BADGE)
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
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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Specialty Additives
Bronopol (2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol)
CAS 52-51-7
A bromonitro diol biocide effective at low dose for preserving water-based industrial fluids and formulated products. It controls microbial growth in industrial water systems, cooling towers, metalworking fluids, paints, adhesives, and paper-mill systems, and is used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal-care formulations.
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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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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